Pollen Count: What Does It Really Mean?
By Heather Legg | Feb 12, 2008 | No Comments »
Over the past few years, local news and weather stations have been giving us a new statistics along with high temperatures and chance of rain, the pollen count. Some people probably pay no attention to it, while others plan their days by it. What does it really mean though? How do they determine the count? Is it really beneficial to know it? Continue reading…
Eye Allergies: How to Prevent and a Little Quiz
By Heather Legg | Feb 9, 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…
Spring Allergies on the Way: Get Ready
By Heather Legg | Jan 22, 2008 | No Comments »
Spring allergies are on the way, before long, trees will be blossoming, flowers will be blooming. In some areas of the country, they already are. Yes, it looks beautiful, but for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, spring is anything but a beautiful time. Fortunately, you can counter some of the symptoms allergies produce if you act early, and now is the time. Continue reading…
Are Your Allergies Making You Snore?
By Staff | Dec 25, 2007 | No Comments »
Lots of things can make people snore. Sleep apnea is a major cause of snoring, so is too much alcohol consumption. People also snore when they have a cold, and guess what, people snore when they have allergies. Unfortunately, it might not bother the one snoring too terribly much, but if you are sleeping with a snorer, it’s probably affecting you.
Why do allergies make people snore? For the same reason people with a cold snore – the nasal passages are inflamed and enlarged and air flow is more strained. Continue reading…
Fragrance and Perfume Allergies
By Staff | Dec 21, 2007 | No Comments »
Since we are talking about cosmetics, let’s touch on fragrance and perfume allergies. Have you ever suffered a sneezing fit when at the movies and someone nearby is swathed in fragrance? How about walking into a department store by the fragrance counter and your eyes begin to itch and your throat feels like it is constricted? Perhaps you go to a friend’s house where some candles have been lit for ambience and your eyes don’t stop watering and you can’t get rid of that tickle in your throat. These are all fragrance allergies, a very common type of allergy.
Christmas Tree Allergies
By Staff | Dec 3, 2007 | No Comments »
I have never heard so many people as I have this year mention Christmas tree allergies. I know at least 4 people in the past week have told me that they are allergic to Christmas trees. They love the look, the smell, the whole package of a Christmas tree, except for the sneezing, the itchy eyes and the coughing that comes with it.
I wondered if it is certain pines that cause the allergies or is the whole pine family. Apparently some pines are more allergenic than others and often times it is not the tree at all, but the mold on the tree. Continue reading…
Some Ideas for Getting Rid of Dust Mites
By Staff | Jul 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Indoor allergies can be just as bad as or worse than outdoor/pollen allergies. One of the most highly allergy producing materials indoors is dust and dust is usually made up quite densely of dust mites and their skins and feces. While most homes are unfortunately laden with dust mites, not everyone is affected. But many people do have allergies to dust mites, and the byproducts not only affect the body to cause allergic reactions, but can also severely exacerbate asthma reactions. It is important to keep the dust and dust mite count as low as possible, thought this can be a daunting task. Continue reading…
Indoor Air Quality
By Staff | Mar 5, 2007 | No Comments »
While it is true that our home as being the best place to retreat to from the hustle and bustle of everyday living, it is also true that there is a hidden danger within our homes. What is this danger? It is the quality of air that we are breathing, on a daily basis, within our homes. If the truth is told, the quality of the air within our homes is actually far worse than that of an industrialized urban center. Continue reading…
Mold Allergy
By Staff | Mar 5, 2007 | No Comments »
There are numerous different types of molds. Allergies to these molds affect people of all ages. However, there are some molds that do not cause any allergies at all. In fact, there are only approximately 12 different kinds of molds that actually can cause an allergic reaction in a person. Continue reading…
How to Make an “Allergy-Free” Home
By Staff | Mar 5, 2007 | No Comments »
Here is a home improvement project that will make life more comfortable at home. Read on for tips on how to keep your home “allergy-free.”
Common airborne allergens in our home include pollen (tree, weed, and grass), dust mites, mold, and animal dander. If you often have a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, wheezing, coughing, sore throat and hoarseness, surely you are allergic to something in your home. Continue reading…
