Category Archives: Allergies

What The Heck Is Wrong With Me?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Steve

I don’t know what’s wrong with me? I am tired, stressed, light-headed, irritable, lethargic, depressed, confused and I cannot stop overeating. I am not sleeping well. I have no drive to do the things that I need to get done … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan 1.0 – Cycle 4 – Day 13

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Steve

It’s been a rough last three days or so. Thursday night, I hurt my back at my son’s Little League game.  It was pretty bad. The next day, Friday, it was better.  I had to work all day and then, … Continue reading →

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Lacking The Will To Exercise

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Steve

So much for my plan to get back on the exercise horse. I either have the world’s worst hay fever now or the onset of a cold.  Either way, my throat is on fire, my head hurts, and I am … Continue reading →

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Damn Pollen!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Steve

I wanted to go for a run yesterday.  It was a beautiful sunny day – around eighty degrees outside.  But, my hay fever was off the charts.    My throat was messed up.  My eyes were burning.  And, I could not … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan 2.0 – Cycle 2 – Day 11

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Steve

It’s been 6 days since I’ve been to the gym.  And, it’s been 8 days since I had a good weight-lifting session and 3 days since I had any exercise at all.  My back is better – but not 100%.  … Continue reading →

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Cold, Allergy, Or Both?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Steve

I’m now on “Day #15″ of what I think is a cold. But, I’ve read that cold symptoms last from two to 14 days. And, if symptoms occur often or last much longer than two weeks, they may be the … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan – Cycle 2 – Day 5

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Steve

I went to the gym today at 10 AM and did three sets each of the following: Bench Press Hammer Strength Rows Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Ab Coaster Icarian Leg Curls Hammer Strength MTS Leg Extensions Preacher Curls Seated Triceps … Continue reading →

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Miserable Hay Fever Messing With Energy

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Steve

I saw this the other day from Rodale, about this year’s hay fever season – The 2011 spring allergy season is shaping up to be a miserable one, with pollen levels reaching record highs, thanks to heavy winter snows, early … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Allergies & Your Mental State

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Steve

Interesting findings on the impact that seasonal allergies can have on your mental health via HeathNews.com – Although some people highly anticipate the warmth and beauty of the coming spring, for others, nature’s season of renewal brings feelings of dread. … Continue reading →

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Allergy Fatigue

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Steve

I’m dying with allergy fatigue this hay fever season. And, it’s not because my hay fever is not allowing me to sleep at night. I wish that was the answer.  It’s the opposite for me – meaning all I want … Continue reading →

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Quercetin

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Steve

I did my personal 5K around the neighborhood this evening before dinner. Just like last time, this was a 27-minute run. Not too bad coming off a busy day yesterday. However, just as I feared, there was a lot of … Continue reading →

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Next Running Test: The Pollen Hurdles

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Steve

Now that I am running, one thing that I’m not looking forward to is running while coping with seasonal allergies. From late March through early June, and, from late August through early November, each year, I suffer terribly with allergy woes – and will … Continue reading →

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