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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New Benadryl Product: Perfect Measure – Single Use Spoons
By staff | Oct 15, 2007 | No Comments »
For those of us who always keep some sort of Benadryl product with us, in our cars, in our purses, in our desks, it’s exciting when a new form of the product comes out. We’ve seen the liquid, the tablets, the strips, and we probably all have our favorite. Benadryl’s latest is the Perfect Measure pre-filled liquid single use spoons for children.
These come in packages of 10 pre-filled plastic spoons that each contains 5mL of Benadryl in them. Children ages 6 to 12 will take one or two individual spoons, adults and children over 12 will take two to four spoonfuls. The tops just twist off and the vials/spoons are disposable. Continue reading…
Safe Cleaning Products for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
By staff | Oct 3, 2007 | No Comments »
With the current move to greener lifestyles in the United States, it’s becoming more and more common to find environmentally safe household cleaners. There is another big benefit to these cleaners, however, and that is that many of them are safe for those affected by asthma and/or allergies. The store shelves are stocked with a plethora of cleaners for everything, from toilets to tables, to wood to windows. Most of these cleaners are produced from powerful chemical components which can be quite harmful, especially to asthma and allergy sufferers. They emit fumes which often exacerbate asthma and allergy symptoms. Cleaning becomes not only a household chore, but something which can lead to dangerous reactions for these people. Continue reading…
‘Tottoos’: Not Only a Catchy Play on Words, but a Great Safety Measure
By staff | Sep 19, 2007 | No Comments »
Kids love tattoos. These days, we see temporary tattoos everywhere and we see all kinds. Kids get them at birthday parties, fall festivals, at Halloween. They come in pretty much anything you can imagine, from Dora the Explorer to Dinosaurs to religious symbols to peace symbols. Older kids love them, toddlers love them. And they also come in practical, life-saving forms. Continue reading…
Flea Control for Dust Mite Relief
By staff | Sep 17, 2007 | No Comments »
Sometimes the best products are those that have more than one purpose. Take your kitchen utensils, for example. Don’t you much prefer the ones that have lots of uses, like your grater/zester/shredder, than the ones that can only do one thing, like the salad spinner? Sometimes it takes a little more creativity or investigation, but there are a few products out there that are made for one purpose, but work great at another, the focus here being dust mites control using flea control products. Continue reading…
