More Tips on Beating Fall Allergies
By Heather Legg | Oct 10, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s the time of the year for Fall Allergies. And with the beautiful,cooler weather and the fun outdoor events, be it a football game, soccer game or a Fall Festival, there’s too much good stuff to stay indoors. However, if you suffer from ragweed allergies, outside may be the last place you want to be. There are some strategies you can implement to make things a little better, however. Besides the usual tips like keeping your windows closed (car and home) or leaving your shoes outside to prevent pollen from coming indoors, here are some more helpful tips for keeping your fall allergies in check: Continue reading…
Natural Products to Help Allergy Sufferers
By Heather Legg | Sep 26, 2009 | No Comments »
We all know the side effects resulting from allergy medicine, but what are those supposed to do who suffer from allergies? Do you take the medicine and suffer the side effects, like restlessness or drowsiness or skip it and live with the allergy symptoms, like runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes?
Here are some alternatives to try that don’t have side effects. Now they may not be as powerful in combatting your symptoms as “medicine” and you may have to take them longer to get results, but to forego the side effects may be worth a try. Continue reading…
Serious Ragweed Reaction
By Heather Legg | Sep 12, 2009 | No Comments »
I know that allergies can be very serious. I know that certain foods and insects can cause anaphylactic reactions in certain people, worst case scenario being death. I also know that many people have environmental allergies. While these aren’t usually as serious, they can be very uncomfortable, annoying, and interfere with the quality of life one has. However, today, I just heard of a very serious reaction to a ragweed reaction, one I never considered. Continue reading…
Animal Allergies and Hypoallergenic Pets
By Heather Legg | Aug 26, 2009 | No Comments »
It seems all the rage right no – hypoallergenic pets. There are labradoodles and goldendoodles and even shnoodles and puggles. Everyone seems to think that they themselves have pet allergies and that these dogs will be the cure. Continue reading…
Hand Sanitizer and Allergies
By Heather Legg | Aug 25, 2009 | No Comments »
We often hear the question, “Why are there so many more allergies now then 20 years ago?” It’s a tough question to answer, but there is something called the “hygiene hypothesis,’ which according to Wikipedia a lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, symbiotic microorganisms (e.g. gut flora or probiotics), and parasites increases susceptibility to allergic diseases by modulating immune system development. Continue reading…
Vacuuming for Allergies
By Heather Legg | Aug 17, 2009 | No Comments »
We all know that dust mites are hard to handle and are thorns in our sides when it comes to allergies. Tiny but aggravating, they must be tended to and it’s not always the easiest thing to do. Of course, cleaning, washing sheets and vacuuming are necessary chores to keep the dust mites under control, and here are some tips for doing so: Continue reading…
Hotels for Your Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jul 13, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s summer and time for vacation! We just had a fabulous beach vacation – it was relaxing, fun, great family time. And the first thing my husband does when we get to the hotel is have someone bring up hypoallergenic pillows (this year my daughters were tickled because the older one got to call hospitality and request them!). Continue reading…
Pets on Planes = More Allergy Attacks?
By Heather Legg | Jul 7, 2009 | No Comments »
We see them everywhere, in stores, in airports, in cute little bags and baskets – dogs and cats. My brother and I used to have a joke that we wish dogs could ride on planes and sit in the seats because we didn’t like being so crammed in with people. Some people, however, may have an issue with our idea – which is actually turning into reality. Continue reading…
Fight Allergies with Food
By Heather Legg | Jun 11, 2009 | No Comments »
With seasonal allergies seeming to last more than just a season, and more and more people complaining of allergy ailments, we need more options than the allregy meds that are out there. It works for some, but not everyone. It’s long been noted that certain foods fight allergies, whether it’s just by making the body healthier, stronger and more resistant or actually deterring an allergic reaction. Many of the healthy foods do actually help by decreasing swelling and inflammation. When the body as a whole is working at its best, it’s easier to maintain wellness through allergies. Continue reading…
Allergy Drops
By Heather Legg | Jun 3, 2009 | No Comments »
I hear more and more about allergy drops as people seem to be wanting something more for their allergies than antihistamines, eye drops and allergy shots. Allergy drops are also called sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT and consist of putting drops of the allergen extract underneath the tongues on a daily or multi week basis. Continue reading…
