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Dry mouth is a symptom of Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease affecting four million Americans. Of them, many are women over the age of 40. The mouth is considered a gateway to the body and dental health, which can in turn affect overall health and wellness. NeutraSal is an advanced electrolyte solution that mimics natural saliva and contains electrolytes such as calcium, phosphate, sodium, bicarbonate, and chloride, which are necessary for a healthy, functioning mouth.

If your child has a food allergy, the return to school can be even more stressful than normal. Is their school prepared to react in case of an allergic reaction?  Is your child? As the number of children with food allergies continues to rise, Michele Cassalia, of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, joins Access Health to emphasize the importance of having a plan in place. She’ll discuss food allergy triggers, symptoms and the life-saving steps that should be your first line of defense. Tune in to find out how you can help protect your children or visit www.aafa.org/ for more information.

Today, Access Health features experts on shoulder replacement surgery and children’s food allergies. Got shoulder pain? Join the club! It’s estimated that nearly 100 million Americans suffer from some sort of shoulder issue, and when they do, shoulder replacement surgery is often the only effective recourse. Learn about a shoulder arthroplasty procedure called the SIMPLICITI™ Shoulder System. It is the first FDA-cleared canal-sparing system designed to reduce pain and potentially decrease surgical time, and potential complications, while preserving bone for the future.

Asthma is one of the most common and costly diseases in America. Michele Cassalia of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is sharing what you need to know once your child has been diagnosed with this chronic disease. It's important to know triggers, track symptoms, and recognize if it's getting worse. Michele and host Ereka Vetrini also discuss the importance of having an Asthma Action Plan for your child. Don't miss this important and life saving tip!

For the first time, patients can get hospital-grade wound dressing care over-the-counter. It’s called Safetac® Technology by Mölnlycke.

Host Ereka Vetrini talks proper contact lens hygiene and how overuse of technology can cause digital eye strain. Also, the first veggie-based diary-free milk and more advice from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. Stay tuned!

Got Milk? Of course you do! Even though we’re drinking less of the dairy kind today than ever before, Americans still love their milk.

While today’s technology suite makes your work much more efficient, it’s much harder on your eyes.  Why? Let Access Health give you all the information on this jam-packed segment!

More children have food allergies today than ever before. Stay tuned to hear what you can do to project your family.