Recommended Reading List on Allergies
By staff | Aug 29, 2007 | No Comments »
Following is a list of recommended books to help you in your search for allergy information. Some are specific to a common allergy, some are focused on treatment and some are more generalized. All of these books can be found on www.amazon.com. Continue reading…
Product Recommendation: Aquaball
By staff | Aug 17, 2007 | No Comments »
Skin allergies can be extremely challenging, especially when the allergen is unknown or when it is a common ingredient, like fragrance or harsh chemicals. Therefore laundry can be a challenge; what detergents to use? The natural ones are good but more expensive, and may not work for everyone. The mainstream brands can be harsh and full of chemicals, even the ones claiming to be “free.” One alternative worth trying is the Aquaball Laundry Ball. Continue reading…
Product Recommendation: Crystal Body Stick Deodorant
By staff | Aug 3, 2007 | No Comments »
A year or so my mother-in-law gave my husband and me a gift. A strange but good one—deodorant. You may wonder how deodorant can be a good gift (though you know it strange), but this one is different. It’s the Crystal Body Stick Deodorant, made with no fragrance, no chemicals and is hypoallergenic.
My mother-in-law got it for me because we had been discussing the link Continue reading…
Finding the Right “Hypoallergenic” Skin Care Products
By staff | Jul 27, 2007 | No Comments »
It’s a daunting task for those with skin allergies to find the proper skincare. For some people, it’s just a minor redness or skin irritation that comes from using the wrong products, for others a reaction can be more severe and lead to hives, sores, or eczema, which open the door to even more serious skin conditions. So how do you know the best skin care for your type of skin? Labels tout all kinds of claims; it’s important to know the phrases, what they mean, and regulations behind them. Continue reading…
Over the Counter Allergy Medications Options
By staff | Jul 6, 2007 | No Comments »
When it comes to allergy medications we have many choices these days. We can get allergy shots. We can get prescription medicines from our physician or we can get over the counter medications ourselves at any pharmacy or many of other types of stores.
You have many choices when you are buying over the counter allergy medications. You can also buy them in many different forms.
The Neti Pot: Easy and Affordable Non-medication Allergy Relief
By staff | Jun 4, 2007 | No Comments »
A new contender in the race to relief allergy has come to us from India and surprisingly it is not a new medication. It is the Neti Pot which is otherwise known as a Nasal Irrigation system. The Neti pot helps relieve stuck allergens from your nasal passage (dust, pollen, etc.) as well as mucous that has become hardened.
No Excuse to Not Wear Your Medical Allergy Bracelet
By staff | Jun 2, 2007 | No Comments »
You know you should wear your allergy ID (or alert) bracelet. But why aren’t you?
If your answer is that you don’t want to wear those boring ID bracelets, you have no excuse. Fashion trends for health and allergy alert bracelets have changed a lot in the last few years. So you can still look fashionable and be safe. Continue reading…
Hypoallergenic Products, Are They Really Non-allergenic?
By staff | May 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Do you really know what the definition of a hypoallergenic product is? It just simply means that the manufacturer markets it as the product that will not cause an allergic reaction in most people. Does that mean that you won’t have an allergic reaction if you use the product; not necessarily!
Nasal Filters: a New Treatment for Hay Fever
By staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
A majority of allergy sufferers, especially those with hay fever, do not like taking medications, such as anti-histamines and nasal steroids, because either they doubt the efficiency or they dislike the side-effects.
Good thing because there are now nasal filters invented to effectively prevent allergic rhinitis Continue reading…
Hypoallergenic Linens and Bedding
By staff | Mar 8, 2007 | No Comments »
It is inevitable for dust mites and other allergens to settle into your mattress, bedding, and pillows, and disturb your sleep by triggering your asthma, allergic rhinitis, or eczema. One way to sleep soundly through the night is to keep your bedroom allergy free. Instead of spending on anti-allergy medications or pay regular visits to your doctor when your allergies are at their worst, you can stop the problem before it starts by investing on hypoallergenic linens and bedding. Continue reading…
