Chances are good that you wouldn’t think twice about spraying weed killer on this plant should you find it growing in your backyard – but looks can be very deceiving. Meet Xanthium strumarium, also known as the common cocklebur. It is an ugly, spiny plant that is thought to be indigenous to North America. The […]
It often comes as a surprise to many people when they discover a wonderful remedy for an ailment they have been struggling with is available to them in their grocery store. As the cold season deepens, so do the frequency of those falling ill. Respiratory problems are abounding. While cough syrup and decongestants are sometimes […]
The pain can be unbearable – even incapacitating. Perhaps the worst of it all isn’t so much the pain, but the pressure. It can last for days or, in some cases, months. Sinus problems are caused by any number of factors; the most common being allergens, environment pollutants (such as smoke), and pathogens (viruses and […]
Spring in the Yakima Valley has been difficult for those with sensitive respiratory systems this year – more so than in previous years. Pollen counts have been holding steady in the medium-high to very high ranges since the beginning of last month. Asthma sufferers are particularly impacted as their symptoms are largely triggered by allergens […]
