Exercise and Allergy
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Dealing with Perfume Allergies
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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
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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…
More Tips on Beating Fall Allergies
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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
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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
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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…
Hand Sanitizer and Allergies
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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 is 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…
