For the average American a good night’s rest depends on three things, a cozy bed, comfortable temperatures and soft sheets and pillows. It’s common for us to shop high and low until we find just the right sheet set, the perfect comforter and the best mattress. This desire for optimal sleeping is often the real cause for disappointment when you find out you are allergic to dust mites. I mean seriously, how can you have a soft, comfortable bed if you have to wrap it in allergy mattress covers? Read More
Allergens, also known as allergy triggers, are found everywhere. In fact they are in the air we breathe, food we eat, and items we put on our skin or clothes. The trick is to recognize which allergens are the most offensive and minimize contact with foods, chemicals or locations where they are in abundance. To begin let’s take a closer look at the foods we eat, air we breathe and skin contact allergens. Read More
If you’re a pet lover who suffers from allergies to animal dander you likely have mixed feelings towards your pet’s affection. The loving owner side of you longs to have that dog or cat cuddle close as you relax on the sofa, but the allergy suffer rejects the idea of that much contact. Read More
The symptoms of asthma are those that allergy sufferers know quite well: a tight chest, a difficulty in breathing and the characteristic wheezing. The ordeal is never easy. After all, what else can you expect when your airways become so constricted that oxygen can hardly pass through? Read More
Allergy relief and sinus infection relief are close cousins. Call them identical twins or throw in common colds to the lot and declare them a trio, if you like. This is because anyone who has them experiences strikingly common symptoms: a throbbing headache, a pulsating pressure at the nose area, a runny nose and itchy eyes. Read More
No matter which way you look at it, there’s a tie that binds your respiratory system and allergy relief. From a runny nose to tightness in the chest and breathing difficulties, respiration will always be one of the processes to take a fall at the onset of most allergic attacks. Read More
“Be prepared,” runs the popular scout movement motto. While most situations require you to be ready for the unexpected, the case is different when you’re talking about the weather and how it causes allergies. Read More
Some people prefer winter to spring. They know too well what is in store for them while the rest of the world enjoys the floral blooms – pollens, molds and allergies. Read More
Consider yourself lucky that you’re born in this decade. Being afflicted and diagnosed with allergies no longer sounds as menacing as it probably was several centuries back. Read More
Around the globe, millions suffer from allergies all year round. There are outdoor allergies triggered by seasonal changes and airborne allergens such as pollens and spores. There are also indoor allergies caused by common house dust, roaches and pet dander. Read More