by kathryn matthews | Dec 9, 2014 | Holidays and Your Health
As someone who has year-round allergies—pollen, ragweed, mold, dust, pet dander (especially cats and horses), nuts (specifically, walnuts and almonds), MSG, food additives and preservatives—I was distressed to add yet another allergen to my already long list:...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 18, 2013 | Holidays and Your Health
One of the things I loved about our old farmhouse in upstate New York was celebrating Christmas with a live tree. Picking a tree and hauling it home was always a holiday ritual to which I looked forward. Oh, sure, I noticed that I always felt somewhat rundown, that I...
