April 4, 2012 in Allergies, Health, Health Tips
When everything comes up roses, so do spring allergies. Forty million Americans suffer from outdoor and indoor allergies in the United States, making it one of the country’s most common, yet overlooked health conditions. In fact, allergies are the fifth-leading chronic disease in the U.S. for all ages. Allergic symptoms occur when a person’s body ...
April 3, 2012 in Allergies, Health, Home Improvement, Housing
Spring is here, which means one thing: it’s time to get your home in tip-top shape. By completing a few easy tasks, you can spend more time soaking up the sun and less time on interior projects. Here are five ways to spruce up your home this spring to prepare for a relaxing summer – ...
November 9, 2011 in Allergies
Nasal allergies are also referred to as “hay fever” and allergic rhinitis. They represent the body’s natural defense mechanism against certain allergens. When allergens come into contact with the nose, inflammation of the lining of the nose occurs. This inflammatory process produces the common symptoms experienced with nasal allergies. What are the different types of ...
October 28, 2011 in Allergies
Outdoor allergens are “airborne”, which means they are in the air and easily spread by wind. Common outdoor allergens are pollen and molds. Symptoms only occur when these allergens are in the air. What is pollen? Plants produce pollen to reproduce. Pollen is too tiny to see. Pollens from plants with bright flowers typically do ...
October 19, 2011 in Allergies
If you are allergic to outdoor pollen or mold, it can be very difficult to avoid these allergens as they are easily spread by the wind. Researchers have actually collected ragweed pollen 400 miles out at sea and 2 miles high in the air. However, you can reduce your symptoms by trying to minimize your ...
October 7, 2011 in Allergies
Indoor allergens cause perennial allergies or symptoms year round. Common indoor allergens include dust mites, pets, mold and cockroaches. What are dust mites? Dust has small organisms living in it called dust mites. They are not insects, but actually related to spiders. The dust mites are too small to be seen by the eye, but ...
September 15, 2011 in Allergies
Although they are considered a trivial condition by some, nasal allergies are, in fact, a serious medical condition. Nasal allergies cause more than just a runny nose. They can greatly impair your quality of life. For people with asthma, nasal allergies can be very serious. How are nasal allergies and asthma linked? A new study ...
September 4, 2011 in Allergies
The first step in managing your nasal allergies is avoiding allergens. Symptoms can be prevented or minimized by knowing what you are allergic to and avoiding these allergens. If you have not already done so, ask your doctor about an allergy skin test. Once you have determined what allergens cause symptoms, avoid or minimize exposure ...
