About Alisha Mehta

My name is Alisha Mehta and I am a graduate student at Tufts University, working on my MS in Nutrition Communications and Didactic Program in Dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian. I grew up in Northern California where the Redwood forests, mountains, and beaches are abundant—of course, all these outdoor opportunities cannot come without allergies. I have been through (and continue to deal with) my fair share of allergy and sinus issues. As a weary sufferer of sinus problems, I became a daily user of Sinus Rinse ever since its development. I am passionate about natural health, food, nutrition, and fitness. Through this blog, I hope to create an ongoing dialogue on sinuses, allergies, and any additional health topics of interest. Please share any and all of your experiences and questions.

Become Healthier and Live Longer

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Four Health Behaviors to Help You Stay Healthier and Live Longer  Would you like to improve your health and live a longer life? Today, chronic diseases are responsible for every 7 out of 10 deaths in America every year.  This includes heart disease, cancer, and stroke. By making a few changes in your health behaviors, you can lower your risk for

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Understanding The New Dietary Guidelines

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Understanding the New Dietary Guidelines The dietary guidelines for Americans are released by the US Department of Agriculture to help Americans choose healthful eating and physical activity patterns. The guidelines are intended for healthy individuals 2 years and older. You may have been familiar with the older versions of the food pyramid guide, which has now taken the shape of

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Sinus Headaches and Migraines

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Sinus Headaches and Migraines: Which is which? Has suffering from frequent headaches become  a part of your everyday life? Are these headaches affecting your daily function? Every one has a headache at some time or another, but for many people, headaches are an ongoing and debilitating problem. Statistics from 2007 show that 12 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches, meaning

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Pregnancy Rhinitis

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During pregnancy, the body is going through many changes as it supports the growing fetus. At this time, it is much more important to be aware of the substances entering the body than during other life stages. Dealing with infections and other ailments during pregnancy is difficult because of the effect that medications could have on the fetus. Therefore, natural

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Sinus Anatomy

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I Have Sinus Issues, But I Don’t Even Know What a Sinus Is So you’re constantly hearing the word “sinus”: sinus rinse, sinus congestion, sinus infection, sinusitis…but have you stopped to think, ‘What exactly are the sinuses?’ Here is a rundown of the anatomy of your sinuses and how they function. The nose is the entryway towards the sinuses. The

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