Asthma Triggers
By Heather Legg | Jul 3, 2008 | No Comments »
My friend’s that have kids with asthma know basically what brings on their children’s asthma attacks and of course, try their best to avoid them. The most common ones we hear about are dust mites, pet hair and smoke. I still never get how or why teenagers with asthma smoke (or any for that matter). One friend went with a non-shedding dog because they found that her son reacted to pet hair. Another is very particular about stuffed animals, due to dust mites, limiting them to her daughter’s one favorite and washing it on a regular basis. Most know that smoke is a severe trigger and try to avoid it all of the time. There are some other triggers, though, that everyone may not know about. Continue reading…
Floods and Mold Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jun 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
With the recent Midwest flooding, health problems are occurring along with the damage the floods are causing. All the moisture is causing mold and mildew to grow and providing a breeding ground for it that is hard to combat. Those with mold and mildew allergies may find that their symptoms are getting worse during this time. Continue reading…
Summer Allergies and Travel
By Heather Legg | Jun 11, 2008 | No Comments »
People think of spring and fall as the worst time of the year for allergies. However, summer can be just as bad for some people. There are weed, grass and mold allergies that hit pretty hard. You have to be just as diligent during the summer as any other time of the year. Continue reading…
Summer Mold and Mildew
By Heather Legg | Jun 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Every spring I am happy to clear the winter coats out of out laundry room (otherwise known as our dumping ground) but then as summer hits, I remember I am just replacing the coats with wet towels and bathing suits. In an effort to save water and time, I usually try to hang the towels and bathing suits to dry. But every now and then something gets a little crumpled under something else, and I find it with the smell of…mold and mildew. Continue reading…
Allergies and Fatigue
By Heather Legg | Apr 29, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s the height of spring allergies. Everywhere I go, I hear people discussing allergies and their symptoms. It’s hitting adults, it’s hitting kids; I think allergies have even hit my dog. What I have realized this season is there are a lot of symptoms that we might get that aren’t the typical allergy symptoms of sneezing, itchy eyes or scratchy throat. The one that I think has got me the most is fatigue. Continue reading…
Natural Remedies for Allergies
By Heather Legg | Apr 25, 2008 | No Comments »
I was just thinking how we are in the midst of our pollen season where I live and every year my husband is miserable for about 6 weeks. This year however, he’s pretty good. For the past year or so, he has been drinking cup upon cup of rooibos tea, which is good for allergies. We weren’t sure it would work, but now that his allergies haven’t hit him so hard, I’d say it at least helps. He still has some sneezing but he definitely isn’t miserable. Continue reading…
Benefits of the Neti Pot
By Heather Legg | Apr 17, 2008 | No Comments »
I have a good friend with a six year old son who has chronic sinus infections due to his allergies. He has had to undergo two cat scans because of the severity of his sinus infections and the longevity of them. He has been on loads of antibiotics and it’s been no fun for himself or his parents. Recently when I was talking with her, I told her about the neti pot and I could feel her ears perk up. Continue reading…
Outdoor Exercise and Pollen: Can It Be Done?
By Heather Legg | Mar 27, 2008 | No Comments »
As I write this, the birds are chirping, the sun is out, the trees are flowering, and you know what that means…POLLEN. With all spring’s beauty comes that inevitable coating of pollen, the seen and the unseen. It’s like nature is teasing us, it is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but for many of us, it’s too torturous to get out there and enjoy it. Continue reading…
Can School Be Making Your Kid Sick?
By Heather Legg | Mar 18, 2008 | No Comments »
School is supposed to be a safe place, a place where your child will learn and socialize and thrive, but sometimes it becomes a place where your child just mostly feels, well, sick. And it’s not always just something he caught from the sick kid in the seat next to him. There can be a plethora of allergens at schools, and any one of them can be causing a reaction in your child. Continue reading…
Eye Allergies: How to Prevent and a Little Quiz
By Heather Legg | Mar 15, 2008 | No Comments »
My husband gets the strangest eye allergy; we can’t figure it out. It’s not the lids that swell on him; it’s the whites of his eye. He can feel it coming on, but it’s quick and it’s here. He can’t figure out the trigger or what to do to prevent it, only how to treat it. I guess when you know what your trigger is, it’s easier to avoid and prevent. We’ll keep guessing and hopefully one of these days, his “jelly eye” will be a thing of the past. Continue reading…
