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

When I first heard that the common allergy causing proteins in dogs originated in their mouth I had my doubts. For years I understood all animal allergies was caused by proteins produced in the animals skin that was later released in the air on dander. Though this is true for cats, dogs have a different way of producing allergy proteins that cause owners to develop dog allergies. Read More

When it comes to diagnosing allergies in children it is often more complex than diagnosing adults. This is due in large part to allergy symptoms mimicking those of many common ailments that children experience day to day.

Additionally, children are far less likely to describe their symptoms accurately, leaving parents and doctors guessing at the source of their complaints. To help you discern between your child’s symptoms and other possible ailments there are five common symptoms related to allergies in children; sinus infection, itching nose, chronic cough, allergic eczema, and dark circles under the eyes. continue

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

Dust mites, relative to spiders and tics, are microscopic creatures feeding on our dead skin cells continuously while we sleep. As tiny as they are, their waste and decaying dead is one of the number one causes of allergic asthma in the US. Read More

Are you one of the millions who suffer from dust mite allergies? If so then you’re among the millions who suffer throughout the night with sneezing, watery eyes, itchy throat and possibly even allergic asthma. Lucky for you your symptoms can be relieved as easily as protecting your mattress and pillows! Read More