Imagine you and your child are floating in a cool, crisp, and refreshing swimming pool. You’re surrounded by her laughter and playfulness. It’s pretty neat because it’s in the middle of winter and you can swim indoors! But wait.
You can’t enjoy this because your child can’t breath. Her lungs are inflamed, [...]
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Asthma in Infants: Swimming Pool Chlorine Shown A High Risk Factor
Natural Allergy Relief
What are allergies?
Allergies also called indoor outdoor allergic rhinitis or hay fever is when you come in contact with a allergen, or a trigger, your body begins to produce higher levels of certain types of substances. Allergies cause inflammation that occurs often from pollens, molds, or other allergens present in the air during certain seasons.
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Pollen: Fight Pollen Allergies Naturally
The spotlight’s flashing, the crowd is going wild. You’re in the ring with your opponent. Your fighting gloves are on. You’re focused and ready to win this fight. Who’s your opponent? Pollen. That’s right, allergies can be caused by pollen. We’re going to figure out what is the [...]
Airborne Allergens: How To Protect Yourself
Oh, those seasonal allergies. Allergies are all too common; it’s estimated that thirty five million Americans suffer from respiratory ailments resulting from inhaled airborne allergens. Many of these people develop asthma as well.
Natural Treatment Options for Pet Allergies
Pets have many great benefits for people, they provide an enormous source of companionship, make their owners and families happy and they are even helpers for some. The downside can be when allergies come into play.
Colds & Allergies: Know How To Tell The Difference
Just when all seems well, your eyes water, you become congested and can’t stop sneezing. If it’s the result of allergies, you should take an anti-histamine. But if it’s a cold, you’ll need a decongestant. How can you tell the difference?
Pet Allergy Myths
There are about 70 percent of households in the United States that have a pet, whether it is a dog, cat or hamster. Of the total population 10 to 15 percent is allergic to pets.
Seasonal Allergy Relief: Fight Back Against Pollen
After long, cold, dead winter, most people really look forward to spring. It is the season of new life, and it is exciting to see trees budding, the grass turning green, and flowers opening their blooms. Most people can enjoy it-just not the twenty-six million Americans with chronic seasonal allergies.
Common Questions about Pet Allergies
Pet allergies are caused from dander or saliva from a pet. Dander is the tiny particles that an animal sheds from their skin, feathers or hair that cause allergic reactions in some humans. The saliva of an animal can also cause an allergic reaction to a pet for some people.
Pollen Allergy Frequently Asked Questions
The best protection is to avoid pollen by staying indoors in air conditioning during the season that most affects that person.
