If you’ve ever suffered from seasonal allergies, you know all about all of the unbearable symptoms that you get. Between the sneezing and swelling around your eyes, they can be hard to tolerate without a few lifestyle changes and medications. The key to controlling your allergies is knowing when they’re at their peak. At Shine […]
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Everyone gets a bit of post-meal discomfort from time to time, but if you get severe discomfort frequently after eating anything with gluten, you may have a condition called celiac disease. Celiac disease causes extreme distress to the digestive system and can result in debilitating pain, not to mention the long-term health complications. In this
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Most women expect to experience hot flashes, night sweats, and even some degree of vaginal dryness as they go through menopause. But they aren’t prepared to find themselves facing a more sluggish metabolism, uncontrolled weight gain, major mood swings, regular sleep disturbances, and relentless fatigue. When menopause symptoms are mild, it’s often possible to take
Believe it or not, your gut health is important to the proper functioning of your entire body. Your gut contains millions of types of bacteria, which are essential to the overall health of not only your gut, but the rest of your body as well. But did you know that eating certain foods can help
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Allergies are very common, affecting many people all over the world. Allergies can affect your daily life, and some of them can be hard to get under control. Whether you’re plagued with constant sniffles and sneezing or covered in a rash, you want relief from your allergies as soon as possible. The first step is
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If you don’t have the perfect body, you’ve likely tried to lose weight. However, this is often easier said than done. There are plenty of fad diets out there, most of which aren’t good for you and don’t produce long-lasting results. Struggling to lose weight is disheartening, especially when you change your diet and incorporate
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Some people deal with allergies for years before deciding to see a doctor. Some people deal with allergies for life and never see a doctor. For whatever reason, there seems to be a stigma around allergies — that allergies just “aren’t that bad.” That might be true for some people, but Kimberley Shine, MD, of
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Have you been feeling uncharacteristically irritable, sleepy, cranky, or worried lately? While it’s normal to feel those things every once in a while, experiencing unpleasant emotions on a daily basis can signal that something is off. If this sounds like you, your hormones might be to blame. In this blog, Kimberley Shine, MD, of Shine
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When you take the steps to live a healthy lifestyle, it means understanding how to keep your body in balance. Part of this is learning the healthy levels of certain components in your blood, including cholesterol. However, there are two sides to cholesterol — good and bad. At Shine Health and Wellness, our team helps
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When many people think of allergies, they think of runny noses, watery eyes, and wheezing due to outside substances. However, you could be allergic to substances right in your own home. At Shine Health and Wellness, we know allergens can show up in many places, including in your home. In this blog, Kimberley Shine, MD,
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