What's the Deal With: Sun Sneezes


Updated 10/01/10 5:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 28 comments

What's the Deal With: Sun Sneezes

When I was younger, I had a friend who thought she was allergic to the sun because every time she stepped outside she sneezed. In fact, she taught me the trick of looking toward the sun, but never directly at it, to bring on a shy sneeze. If you are not a sun sneezer, you might be surprised to know that this phenomenon has been recognized for over 40 years by the medical community, and they even Read more

The Mysterious Sun Sneeze


Updated 03/25/08 11:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 44 comments

The Mysterious Sun Sneeze

When I was a kid, I had a friend who thought she was allergic to the sun because every time she stepped outside she sneezed. In fact, she taught me the trick of looking toward the sun (but never directly at it) or into a bright light to bring on a shy sneeze. If you are not a sun sneezer, you might be surprised to know that this phenomenon has been recognized for over 40 years by the medical Read more

Nothing to Sneeze At


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Nothing to Sneeze At

Runny noses abound these days, and sneezes often accompany these dripping sniffers. Here are five things I felt compelled to share with you about the simple act of the sneeze. A sneeze is your body forcefully expelling irritants and bacteria. Don't suppress your sneezes; let your body do its thing. Sneeze into the crook of your elbow if you find yourself without a tissue. Remember this catchy Read more