Select Wisely
By Heather Legg | Mar 30, 2009 | No Comments »
A couple of weeks ago I blogged on www.selectwisely.com, a site that offers translation cards for allergies for traveling out of your home country. As we are planning a European trip in a few weeks, I thought I’d try them out. I ordered my cards and after receiving them, the result is in. And the verdict, I am quite pleased! Continue reading…
Non Medicinal Allergy Relief: SinuPulse Elite
By Heather Legg | Oct 28, 2008 | No Comments »
For those suffering from allergies, medicine may be the only way to find relief. And it may involve medicating every day. I know plenty of parents who give their kids a pill a day for allergies; it’s the only way they know to ease the symptoms. Here is an alternative, the SinuPulse Elite sinus irrigator. Continue reading…
AllerGators Allergy Products
By Heather Legg | Aug 22, 2008 | No Comments »
Looking for a new way to get your child’s allergy across? Take a look at AllerGators, a company that makes T-Shirts and accessories for those with food allergies (especially nut allergies). AllerGators was started by Shayr and Jimmy Guthrie in 2003 after they discovered their son has severe nut allergies. Continue reading…
New Allergy Free, Skin Friendly Clothing Line
By Heather Legg | Feb 22, 2008 | No Comments »
I remember once years ago, my daughter broke out in a rash all over her legs. After trying and trying to figure out why, we realized it was from the new pants she had worn. I hadn’t washed them before she wore them, and whatever was in them, caused her to break out. Many people have much more sensitive skin than that. They can only wear certain materials or else not only find themselves very uncomfortable, but having serious skin issues as well. Continue reading…
SOS HistaDrops – For Herbal Allergy Relief
By Staff | Jan 3, 2008 | No Comments »
Usually this time of year brings relief from hay fever and other pollen allergies, but with the unusually warm weather in parts of the country, I think that some of us are still feeling the effects of allergies. I recently learned of an herbal/homeopathic tincture that I think is worth mentioning. SOS HistaDrops clears symptoms of allergies, hayfever, and allergic rhinitis without drowsiness. Continue reading…
Still Need a Gift? Try Allergy Awareness Clothing
By Staff | Dec 14, 2007 | No Comments »
A new store opened near me, you know the ones popping up that sell prepared foods that you just put in your oven and serve. As I stopped in for my dinner party meal, I did a little browsing. I saw some allergy awareness T-Shirts that not only got the point across but that were also very stylish and fun. I thought what a great holiday gift idea to not only promote awareness and maintain safety, but also to make something that is very un-fun, just a little bit playful. Continue reading…
Food Gift Ideas
By Staff | Nov 29, 2007 | No Comments »
I remember a few years ago I gave a good friend some spiced pecans for Christmas. There were no allergies in her house, but her husband just hated nuts. Since then, and of course, since my daughter’s allergies, I have been much more careful in the gift giving of food. It is the holidays, however, and we all love to eat! It’s time to eat some things that year round we may not indulge in, but it’s also a time to be extra vigilant about our allergies or one’s our friends may have. Continue reading…
Allergy Safe Baby Products
By Staff | Nov 1, 2007 | No Comments »
New moms need everything for their babies, including skincare. We try to give fun gifts and not just the basics, but when choosing a baby gift, or even something for your own baby, it’s important to choose the safest thing, not just the trendiest, priciest or the one wrapped in the prettiest paper. However, there is a way to do both, and I’m here to help you with that. Continue reading…
Hot Pepper Nasal Spray for Allergy Relief with FDA Approval
By Staff | Oct 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been hearing a lot about hot pepper (Capsaicin) as a natural alternative for allergy relief. Capsaicin, the property that determines the “heat’ in hot peppers, like jalapeños and habaneras, (the more capsaicin the hotter the pepper and vice versa) has long been known to act as a decongestant, as any of us know who have bitten into a hot pepper and felt all of our sinuses immediately clear. Sinus Buster (www.sinusbuster.com), a nasal medication for the relief of rhinitis allergies and headaches, incorporates capsaicin as a major ingredient. Of all the alternative, homeopathic methods of allergy relief, this is the first to gain FDA registration. Continue reading…
Asthma Friendly Toys
By Staff | Oct 22, 2007 | No Comments »
As I was skimming the pages of the online toy stores for my daughter’s upcoming 6th birthday gift ideas, I came across something I had not heard of before—asthma friendly toys. These are toys that have received a certification from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited, a physician led global certification company that created an independent testing standard of products to determine suitability for asthmatics and individuals with associated allergies. The certification is awarded to products to “ensure that they fulfill suitability criteria for individuals with asthma and allergic sensitivities.”
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