Remodeling And Home Updates For Allergy Reduction
By Heather Legg | Feb 6, 2010 | No Comments »
We all know the economy is tight right now and maybe not everyone can do remodeling like years ago, but sometimes you have to for whatever reason. If so, it’s a good time to replace some of the old allergenic materials with more friendly ones. It make a difference in more than how your home looks. Continue reading…
Exercise and Allergy
By Heather Legg | Jan 1, 2010 | No Comments »
Since I’ve been writing so much about food and entertaining and holidays and allergies, I’m going to get the jump on the oh so common New Year’s Resolution and mention exercise.
With allergies, you are still good to exercise. Sometimes with a cold, especially if you’re running a fever, you probably want to take a few days off, but even if you’re suffering from nasal allergies, you’re still good to exercise. It may not get rid of your allergies, but it will probably help you feel better. Follow your body’s instincts to know how much to exercise while experiencing allergies, and you never know, it just might help with your symptoms. Continue reading…
Cat Allergies
By Heather Legg | Dec 17, 2009 | No Comments »
During our vacation, we spent time at my cousin’s house and had a wonderful time visiting. My daughters loved their two cats and enjoyed playing with them. Then we noticed itchy eyes and sniffling and remembered the sensitives to cats. Continue reading…
Travel Stories: Feather Pillows
By Heather Legg | Dec 15, 2009 | No Comments »
My family just spent time in Southern California for a business/pleasure weekend. It was great, though we always seem to bring the rain there – I thought SoCal is supposed to be sunny! Anyway, we had a wonderful time seeing friends and family while doing some work at the same time. What I found interesting while I thought about the weekend on the way home, is that my daughter gave me all kinds of fodder to write about! Continue reading…
Holiday Visits – Keeping Control of Allergens
By Heather Legg | Dec 10, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year – over the river and through the woods….
The holidays are an interesting mix of fun and stress, and it’s a fine balance to have more of the first than the second! Whereas holiday visits can be a lot of fun, they can also be stressful and when the home you are visiting is full of an allergen that makes you feel horrible, the stress can rise. So what can you do when it’s not your house? Continue reading…
More On Christmas Trees
By Heather Legg | Dec 9, 2009 | No Comments »
As promised, here is some more information on Christmas tree allergies. Something I found interesting is that many people often think someone in their family has developed a winter cold when it’s really an allergy to the tree (the old or dust it contains or the pollen) or other decorations during the holidays and not a cold. Continue reading…
Cedar Tree Allergy
By Heather Legg | Dec 3, 2009 | No Comments »
It never fails…Whenever I’m not sure what to write about, something new pops up, or something old comes around again that I haven’t seen in a while. Here’s one…
A few years ago, we got our dog a new bed, filled with cedar chips. When my daughter was playing with our dog on it, she began to sneeze and may have even developed a rash. Come to find out, cedar allergy. We took her to our alternative therapist and she helped her out, no problems since. Until last night…. Continue reading…
Perfume Allergies
By Heather Legg | Nov 27, 2009 | No Comments »
We think about food allergies a lot, and allergies like cat hair and dust, pollen and insects. We have so many more allergens floating around that though they may not be deadly, they sure can be annoying.
Perfume allergies are a huge annoyance to many people, simply because you can’t get away. My mother is highly allergic to some perfumes, not all. It just depends on the scents used in them. There is a certain brand she really likes, and the other day, a sample came in the mail from this designer. Since she’s had success with them before, she put the tiniest amount on her wrist. Then the headache came, the nausea and the sneezing. Continue reading…
Yoga for Allergies
By Heather Legg | Nov 19, 2009 | No Comments »
The other day I was given a wonderful gift – three extra hours in my day! I had a scheduled commitment canceled and I was so excited – determined to use my time wisely. Here’s what I did, some work, some laundry and then I went to my beloved yoga class. After leaving class, I was reminded of how good I always feel after yoga, and of the benefits it has on the whole body – even allergies. Continue reading…
Mold Allergy Prevention
By Heather Legg | Oct 11, 2009 | No Comments »
It has been one rainy Autumn here in the South, and though ragweed may not be in its usual height of causing discomfort with its allergy effects, mold allergies are playing havoc with those sensitive to them. We had some serious weather a couple of weeks ago, floods causing major damage and even some loss of life (my heart goes out to those families). And while we’ve had some nice sunny days mixed in, the rain is still coming. Many families experienced flooding in their homes, especially their basements, leaving the perfect environment for mold to grow. How do you prevent this from happening, and causing allergy symptoms? Continue reading…
