In this issue: Heart-healthy recipes, allergies and asthma, milk alternatives, dust mites and more.

Is there a link between allergies and asthma? Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic ranked #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation Vol. 16, Issue 60 | July 27, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Allergies and asthma: They often occur together The same substances that trigger your allergies may also cause asthma symptoms. Discover which treatments help both conditions.     Treatment for chronic hives   How can you soothe your skin when you have chronic hives? See which home remedies and medications may ease the itch and pain.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Vegetarian diet: Will it help me lose weight? Vegetarians are generally leaner than nonvegetarians. But smart choices are what really leads to weight loss. Is having chronic hives a lifelong condition? Chronic hives are rarely permanent. When they do flare-up, try these tips to keep symptoms in check.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Dust mite allergy Video: Allergy tests Hepatitis B Heart-healthy recipes     TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS   Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.   Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.   BMI calculator Heart disease risk calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: What you need to know about milk substitutes Not all milk substitutes offer equal nutrition. If you have health problems, talk with your doctor before grabbing a carton.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   The Mayo Clinic Diet online Food serving sizes are misleading. The Mayo Clinic Diet will help you keep portions in check, yet still enjoy delicious foods.     Have you considered going gluten-free? Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free is an authoritative and approachable guide to managing celiac disease and related conditions. You'll get real answers from Mayo Clinic experts to help you achieve better health.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Zucchini bread Swordfish with roasted lemons Ratatouille with roasted tomato vinaigrette Avocado salad with ginger-miso dressing   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Working out? Time your meals right When you work out after a big meal, you may feel sluggish or have cramps or an upset stomach. That's because your muscles and your digestive system are competing with each other for energy. On the flip side, if you don't eat before you exercise, especially right away in the morning, you may feel weak, faint or tired. To strike the right balance, eat a light snack before exercising. After a big meal, wait a few hours before hitting the gym.   Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.