Do Allergies Cause Nose Bleeds?
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The pollen is still strong around here and lots of people, kids and adults alike are suffering from the allergic effects it causes. One often overlooked side effect is a nose bleed, caused from the irritation to the nasal passages from pollen. Kids are more prone to nose bleeds as the capillaries in their noses are less developed. Continue reading…
Oreck for Allergy Care
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I was in the Oreck store the other day getting my vacuum cleaner tuned up, and I noticed all of the allergy care in the store. I know the more that a house is vacuumed, the better allergy control there is, but I wasn’t aware of all the other products Oreck offers. Continue reading…
Street Trees Can Be Allergy Culprits
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I read an interesting piece the other day in The New York Times by Thomas Leo Ogren, author of “Allergy-Free Gardening: The Revolutionary Guide to Healthy Landscaping.” He talked about all the street trees that line our city streets, and suburban streets as well, and it did make me think. Continue reading…
Finding Some Pollen Relief
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Now that we all know that this year’s allergies are here in full form, what can we do about it? Of course, there is the medicine and a few alternative things to try, but what else?
Here are some suggestions from allergy experts: Continue reading…
Alternative Relief for Allergies During the Spring Season
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Not only do OTC medicines cost a lot, but there are undeniably side effects you have to contend with. During this annoying and uncomfortable allergy ridden season, it may be a good time to add some alternative choices to your allergy regimen. Here are some natural alternatives you may want to try. Remember, these are not FDA approved so you are taking them without regulations. Ask the health food owners while you are browsing as they can offer good recommendations. Continue reading…
Allergies Predicted to be Bad this Year, What About a Neti Pot
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All over the news I am seeing how bad the allergy season will be this spring. With all the rain across the country, the flowers and plants are gearing up for a strong season, and though it may make for a pretty sight, for those suffering from seasonal allergies, they need to get ready. Continue reading…
Handling Your Contacts During Spring Allergies
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One of the most distressing symptoms of spring allergies is the itchy, eatery eyes. I know my husband feels like gouging his out during allergy season. It can be the worst part for many allergy sufferers. When you wear contact lenses, it’s even worse.
Many allergy suffering contact wearers actually have to give up their lenses and go back to glasses during allergy season. So is there anything to do to make it possible to wear your contacts during heavy pollen season or at any time when your allergies may be causing eye discomfort? Continue reading…
Allergy Myths: Fact or Fiction
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We always get advice. We always hear what to do, what not to do. And not just about allergies – about everything! It’s hard to discern what is fact and what is fiction, therefore, it’s hard to know what to do sometimes. Here are some answers to some of the more common allergy myths being fact or fiction. Continue reading…
Spring is Here, Be Ready
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The most beautiful season of all is Spring, some say. To others, it’s a nightmare. Along with the colorful flowers, sunny days and warm weather, comes pollen. And to many allergy sufferers, misery. Continue reading…
Remodeling And Home Updates For Allergy Reduction
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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…
