Thunderstorm Asthma

Here’s something to watch for…Asthma flares as a result of a thunderstorm. And they can be deadly. This was first reported in the United Kingdom in 1983. Since then, it has been reported in Australia, Canada, Italy and the United States. What is it? During a thunderstorm, pollen grains are swept up, broken up and […]

Caffeine

   It’s everywhere. Coffee, tea and sodas don’t surprise anyone. Fruit spritzers surprised me. Protein shakes aimed at athletes. Chocolate covered coffee beans and Perky Jerky. But is it a problem? It can be. – The FDA recommends that adults don’t consume more than 400mg of caffeine a day which is 4-5 cups of coffee….or a […]