Vacuuming for Allergies
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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…
Pets on Planes = More Allergy Attacks?
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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
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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
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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…
Tips for Spring Gardening
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Here in the south, we’ve had a lot of rain which we haven’t seen in years. We even put some floweres in which we haven’t done for a while due to drought and watering restrictions. But it’s been raining fairly consistently all spring. Everyone’s yards and flowers look beautiful, but you know what that means, pollen. There’s the argument that rain washes the pollen away (good) but it also makes the flowers and grasses grow more intensely, which means more pollen. Add some wind, like we’ve been having, and the sneezing begins. Continue reading…
Pollen Counts and Forecasts
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Sneezing, sniffling, it’s so common these days with spring in full swing. Some people like to keep abreast of the pollen count to know what to expect, others take it for what it is and know it’s out of their hands and just go with it, popping their allergy meds as needed. For those interested, here are some sites where you can not only get pollen information, but the pollen counts and forecasts for your area: Continue reading…
Obama’s New Dog
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Bo Obama, the new “hypoallergenic” First Dog, was officially introduced to droves of eager reporters on the South Lawn of the White House yesterday. The six-month-old frisky Portuguese water dog was selected for the Obama children because one of them, Malia, has allergies. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. Continue reading…
French Allergy Medicine
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While in France last week, my husband’s seasonal allergies kicked in. He hadn’t brought any allergy medicine so he took a trip to the pharmacy. By the way, he speaks only the minutest amount of French and he went on his own. Continue reading…
Allergies and the Weather
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So they say rain is good for getting rid of the pollen and helping us with allergies. So tell me how it rained for the past four days and still, people are stricken with their allergy symptoms? Continue reading…
Allergies are Here Already!
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In the south, they’re saying snow this weekend. Somehow I’m not buying it, considering I was out on the tennis courts in short sleeves yesterday. Everyone is loving the warmer air, the flowers beginning to bloom and the promise that Spring is near. Everyone, that is, without allergies. Continue reading…
