Re: Allergies [Re: Ummm...]

According to my dictionary it is any plant of the goosefoot family, which
includes spinach, beets, and pigweed.


Sue(6B)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Theresa W." <tchessie1@sbcglobal.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: Allergies [Re: [CHAT] Ummm...]


> What the heck is a chenopod?  That's supposed to be one of our primary
> pollens??
>
> Theresa
>
> Karen Fernsler wrote:
> > Ragweed is not my friend.
> >
> > I have been watching this for my area:
> > http://www.wunderground.com/DisplayPollen.asp
> >
> > Ragweed is not my friend.  It tells you what the predominant pollens
> > are, but doesn't really break it down.
> >
> > Did I mention ? -- ragweed is not my friend.
> >
> > Blah.
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:03:34AM -0400, Bonnie & Bill Morgan wrote:
> >
> >> Sue, I have terrible allergies, too.  Do you know what you are allergic
to?
> >> What do you do when you have an attack?  Is it primarily sinus
symptoms?  If
> >> so, there may be a few things to make you more comfortable, in addition
to
> >> some of the newer medications (mostly prescription) out on the market.
I
> >> use Rhinocort with great success.  If I'm out, I've found steamy
showers,
> >> standing over a pot of boiling water or eating a nice large bowl of
chicken
> >> soup will give some temporary relief.  If your DH will give you a nice
> >> gentle pressure over your sinus cavities, that too can give temporary
> >> relief.  There is so much more that can be done to help alleviate
symptoms
> >> that was not available years ago.  And if you get allergy attacks
frequently
> >> and they keep you from enjoying what you love to do, I'd recommend
checking
> >> into getting allergy shots.  It's a long term investment, but over
time, it
> >> does seem to help.
> >>
> >> Here is hoping you are feeling better today!
> >>
> >> Blessings,
> >> Bonnie (SW OH - zone 5)
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
Behalf
> >> Of SueNY
> >> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:28 PM
> >> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> >> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Ummm...
> >>
> >> Haven't done a thing today..not even a visit to the garden. My
allergies
> >> flared up big time and it feels like I have a stack of bricks on my
face.
> >> Not fun. :-(
> >>
> >>
> >> Sue(6B)
> >>
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