My deodorant makes me itch! Am I allergic?

My deodorant makes me itch like crazy! My mom said it might be the fragrance, so I tried an unscented kind but that didn’t help. Could I be allergic to it? You may be. Most of the time, this kind...

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Kick your cold with four easy home remedies

We all know how it starts—the morning before a big presentation and you wake up with the snottiest cold you’ve ever had. Unfortunately there is no instant cure for the common cold, but there are some things you can do at home to...

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My nose freaks over fragrances

This is weird, but when my mom puts on her perfume, my nose gets clogged and I can't breathe. My mom took me to the doctor for an allergy test, but I'm not allergic to any types of perfume. Why am I...

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Allergen-free dark chocolate truffles

Making treats for friends and fam who have food allergies can be tough, especially when you have to take a couple of different allergies into consideration. At GL HQ, we’ve got one chica who’s gluten free and another who’s lactose intolerant and allergic to...

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Bloody nose babe

I've been getting bloody noses a lot. Usually every other day. Sometimes they're so bad I have to sit on the floor because if I stand up I black out. Should I tell a doctor? Yes indeed, babe, it’s time to get...

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In the News: The unexpected way second-hand smoke affects you

Have family members that smoke? Then, girlie, you need to hear this. According to National Public Radio's Allison Aubrey, the second-hand smoke that lingers in your house from those pesky cigarettes that your parents, brother or sister smoke has been linked to a new...

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Allergy attack! What should I do?

I've had REALLY bad allergies my whole life, but this year my eye allergies are especially bad. I take allergy medicine and eye drops, but my eyes this year are so sensitive and sore that it’s getting close to breaking the skin around...

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What's this stuff in my throat?

What's phelgm? I have it in my throat a lot... How do I get rid of it? Hey, girl. Phlegm is completely normal. It’s a thick mucus that is produced when you have a cold or allergies, or sometimes just...

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I can't avoid my food allergies

I have food allergies, and I've known for about two years now, but I haven't really changed my eating habits. We buy special food, but I still eat food I'm allergic to. It doesn't cause me much pain, just...

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I'm allergic to our pets

Our family has a dog and a cat. Recently, I found out I'm allergic to both dogs and cats -- two of my fav animals. We got to keep our pets (apparently I'm only partly allergic), but I can't help...

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