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Fox News Health reports on the question, "What Can You Give Your Children When They Are Sick?"
Since the January FDA warning against giving children under the age of 2 cough and cold medicines, many parents have begun wondering what they should use to treat their sick children. The American College of Chest Physicians actually recommeneds not giving cold medicines to children younger than 15. 
Ian Paul, associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State Chidlren's Hospital, agrees. He adds, "Over the last 10 to 15 years, there has been increasing concern over the lack of effectiveness of those medicines." In addition, over 7,000 emergency room visits a year are due to accidental overdoses of cough and cold medicines.
As alternative treatments for cold and cough symptoms in children, Paul recommends the following:
- A single-ingredient pain reliever such as Tylenol, Motrin, or Advil.
- Saline sprays for congested noses.
- Hydration - make sure your child is consuming plenty of liquids.
- Use a humidifier.
- Honey - an effective cough suppressant. Don't give to children under 1 year.
Posted by Shifrah on Friday, February 29, 2008
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WNYT News reports that today, February 28, 2008, the FDA will open two days of hearings regarding communicating the possible risks of the allergy drug Singulair, which has been used by millions of allergy and asthma sufferers.
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The August 2007 suicide of 15-year-old Cody Miller after just 17 days of Singulair use has sparked interest in the drug manufacturer Merck's notification program. Cody's mother said that by the second week of her son's Singulair use, he began having trouble sleeping, followed by "three days of really falling, negative emotional meltdown" before he took his own life. Neither they nor their doctor had any awareness of Singulair's danger.
Although the company says that it has notified pharmacists and physicians of potential dangers, Singulair's warning didn't include suicidal thoughts and actions until October 2007, two months after Cody's death.
Whenever taking any medication, it's important to read existing warning labels and whatever other information is available about the drug; in addition, because not all information may be publicized, it is crucial that special attention be paid to any unusual side effects - including atypical behavior - that appear around the time of beginning the drug. Discuss anything suspicious with your doctor immediately.
Posted by Shifrah on Thursday, February 28, 2008
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 WebMD reports on allergy facts and statistics, based on the best available data:
- Percentage of the U.S. population that tests positive to one or more allergens: 55%.
- Number of people in the U.S. who have either allergy or asthma symptoms: 1 in 5.
- Rank of allergies among other leading chronic diseases in the U.S.: 5th.
- One estimate of the annual cost of allergies to the health care system and businesses in the U.S.: $7.9 billion.
- Number of workdays lost each year as a result of hay fever: 4 million.
- Number of weeks by which the ragweed pollen season has increased in the last 10 to 15 years, likely as a result of global warming: 4.
- Odds that a child with one allergic parent will develop allergies: 33%.
- Odds that a child with two allergic parents will develop allergies: 70%.
- Number of ER visits in the U.S. caused by food allergies each year: 30,000.
- Percentage of the people in the U.S. who believe they have a food allergy: up to 15%.
- Percentage of the people in the U.S. who actually have a food allergy: 3% to 4%.
- Percentage of our lives that we spend indoors: 90%.
- Degree by which levels of indoor pollution in U.S. homes exceed levels of outdoor pollution: 2 to 100 times, depending on factors such as whether the residents smoke.
- Percentage of U.S. households with one or more dogs: 39%.
- Percentage of U.S. households with one or more cats: 36%.
- Percentage of all U.S. households with detectable levels of dog and cat dander: 100%.
- Increase in the prevalence of asthma in the U.S. between 1980 and 1994: 75%.
- Increase in the prevalence of asthma in U.S. children under age 5 between 1980 and 1994: 160%.
- Percentage of annual ER visits in the U.S. caused by asthma: 25%.
- Percentage of people hospitalized for asthma who are children: About 44%.
- Number of deaths each year in the U.S. from asthma: About 5,000.
- Number of people with chronic allergy-like symptoms -- runny nose, congestion and cough -- but who have nonallergic rhinitis instead: 1 out of 3.
Posted by Craig on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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 Say hello to your new favorite pillow!
Allergy Armor™ pillows go beyond hypoallergenic. Made with our exclusive Allergy Armor™ Ultra barrier fabric, these pillows deflect allergens like dust mites, animal dander, pollen, and mold.
Dust mites average around 250 microns in size, while their allergenic fecal pellets are 10 microns or larger. The average pore size for Allergy Armor™ Ultra is 2.8 microns. For reference, the period at the end of this sentence measures about 615 microns. Since dust mites cannot physically fit throught the microscopic weave in the fabric, you'll never have to worry about the critters infiltrating your pillow. (On the other hand, dust mite infestation can cause the weight of a standard pillow to increase 10% after just one year.)
Because Allergy Armor™ pillows have built-in barrier protection, there's no need for a separate allergy relief pillow cover. Simply place your decorative pillow case over the pillow, and rest easy at night, knowing that the intimate space around your face is free of allergens.
See more details about Allergy Armor™ Pillows
Posted by Craig on Monday, February 25, 2008
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 Because customer education is a top priority at achooallergy.com, we decided to move away from the traditional catalog format this year and focus on teaching people how to survive allergies: by avoiding allergens with scientifically proven environmental control methods.
The Allergy Sufferer's Survival Guide is not your typical catalog. While it contains information about our most popular products, it also contains solution guides for the following allergic conditions:
- Dust Mite Allergy
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- Pet Allergy
- Seasonal Allergy
- Asthma
- Sinusitis
- Food Allergy
- Anaphylaxis
- Eczema
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
The booklet also includes a bonus solution guide:
- Travel Tips for Allergy Sufferers
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Posted by Craig on Friday, February 22, 2008
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Last year, Sharper Image settled a class-action lawsuit which alleged that the company misled customers about the effectiveness of their Ionic Breeze air purifiers. Sharper Image agreed to offer $19 merchandise credits to each of their 3.2 million customers who've bought an Ionic Breeze air purifier since May 6, 1999. The company also agreed to pay $1.875 million in legal fees to settle the case.
Like other ionic air purifiers, the Ionic Breeze emits ozone. Ozone is a lung irritant that can actually cause allergy and asthma attacks!
Consumer Reports initiated Sharper Image's downward spiral by publishing several negative reviews of the Ionic Breeze air cleaner.
Yesterday, Sharper Image filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to CCN Money. They're currently seeking a loan to continue operating, and they have plans to close 60 of their 183 stores.
 If you have allergies or asthma, stay away from ionic air cleaners; instead, choose a HEPA air purifier.
Learn more with the Air Purifier Buying Guide.
Posted by Craig on Thursday, February 21, 2008
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 As the August Olympic games in Beijing draw near, many world class athletes and trainers are discovering the benefits of the I Can Breathe!® Honeycomb ACF Pollution Mask.
Air pollution in Beijing is among the worst in the world. On a typical day, pollution levels in Beijing are nearly five times World Health Organization standards for safety!
As principal consultant for Environmental Forward Observer, Mark Hodges has studied the air quality in Beijing, as well as the effectiveness of the I Can Breathe!® Honeycomb Mask.
"The data I have is qualitative from the perspectives of fit, convenience, comfort, durability, and perceptibly cleaner air breathed while using the mask," says Hodges. "It's numerous positive features notwithstanding, good fit and seal are essential, and the I Can Breathe!® ACF Pollution Mask fits and seals well. Further, it is comfortable, which is very important as people tend to take a mask off after a while if it is uncomfortable or restricts breathing."
Posted by Craig on Thursday, February 21, 2008
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.jpg) According to Reuters, the journal Optics Express reported today that a new laser ananylzer may be able to detect cancer, asthma, and other diseases through samples of a patient's breath. The technique is called cavity-enhanced direct optical frequency comb spectroscopy.
Jun Ye, the leader of the research at the University of Colorado, stated, "This technique can give a broad picture of many different molecules in the breath all at once."
So far, over 1,000 different compounds have been identified in human breath. The laser uses mirrors to bounce the laser's light back and forth until it touches every molecule in the patient's exhaled breath. It can help detect traces of compounds that indicate the presence of various diseases.
For instance, people with asthma may prodcuce too much nitric oxide as compared to individuals without asthma.
For more about asthma, see What is Asthma?
Posted by Shifrah on Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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CNN Health reports on some "surprising things that give you headaches." Listed first is perfume. Some people are so sensitive to fragrances that even a whiff of a candle can set off a headache. These individuals have senses of smell that can even detect a co-worker's change in laundry detergent.
The reason for the headache is that the strong odor may activate the nose's nerve cells, which stimulate the nerve system associated with head pain. In addition to perfumes, fragranced personal products like soaps and shampoos, household cleaners, and air fresheners can produce similar headache reactions.
You can control the environment in your home by using odorless cleaners perfect for those with chemical sensitivities, natural air fresheners,and unscented laundry detergent and deodarant. But things can get tricky in the work environment. Some people ask their colleauges not to wear heavy perfume, but this doesn't always work.
Rather than relying on medications such as aspirin for relief, an alternative could be to purify the air in your work space. AllerAir's Air Tube and Blueair's AirPod are two great personal air purifiers that provide you with clean, pure, breathable air even while at the office. In addition to protection against fragrance-induced headaches, these personal air purifiers also help filter other toxins and odors out of the air.
Posted by Shifrah on Monday, February 18, 2008
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Did you know that unfamiliar noise at night can disturb your sleep pattern and suppress your immune system, even if you don't wake up?
"White noise" helps block out disturbing noises and allows for a more restful sleep.
Air purifiers are known for their white noise, and many of our customers tell us that they have trouble sleeping without the familiar white noise from their bedroom air purifier.
 For this reason, we now offer the SleepMate White Noise Generator. It doesn't clean the air like an air purifier, but it does produce adjustable, soothing white noise. Weighing just over a pound, you can take your SleepMate anywhere for a better night's sleep.
New parents love the SleepMate, too, as it helps newborn babies easily drift off to sleep. In the the Complete Book of Pregnancy & Baby's First Year, Mayo Clinic editors write: "White noise, such as the continuous, monotonous sound of a vacuum cleaner or a recording of ocean waves, can often relax and lull your baby."
Posted by Craig on Monday, February 18, 2008
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The San Francisco Chronicle reports that California now requires hospitals to report specific kinds of staph infections to local health authorities. Cases that require reporting are those that infect otherwise healthy people, who are outside of hospitals or nursing homes, and that result in death or a stay in the intensive care unit.
This requirement is in response to the recent increase in drug-resistant staph infections that now kill about 19,000 Americans per year. Health officials hope to gain a better understanding of why the disease is on the rise, and how to deal with it.
Dr. Gilbert Chavez, State Epidemiologist of California, says, "We are concerned about recent reports of severe MRSA infections in previously healthy individuals," and adds that from the new requirement, "We believe we will have a better picture of the incidence of staph infections in California."
MRSA is responsible for a marked increase in community-acquired staph infections, which have infected a large range of people, including athletes, mothers, and schoolchildren.
Cleanliness is the most imporantant factor in preventing staph infections like MRSA. Vital Oxide is an EPA-approved broad spectrum cleaner that safely kills staph bacteria.
For more about drug-resistant staph infections, see MRSA: The Super Staph Infection.
Posted by Shifrah on Friday, February 15, 2008
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 The butter flavor in microwave popcorn contains the chemical diacetyl, which has been linked to lung damage, according to CBS News.
In the past, factory workers have successfully sued popcorn manufacturers after getting "popcorn lung" from inhaling diacetyl fumes all day. The official name for the life-threatening disease is bronchiolitis obliterans.
Now, it appears that diacetyl has caused lung damage for a consumer of popcorn who ate about two bags a day. Wayne Watson saw Dr. Cecile Rose after his lung capacity started to diminish. He was shocked when Dr. Rose asked him about his exposure to microwave popcorn.
"It was about two bags a day every day for about ten years," said Watson.
After he stopped snacking on microwave popcorn, Watson, 53, lost 50 pounds and regained his lung capacity. He is now suing the Kroger grocery store chain that sold him the popcorn.
In the past year, the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association recommended a reduction of diacetyl in microwave popcorn. Since then, ConAgra (manufacturer of Act II and Orville Redenbacher brands) has announced that it will stop using diacetyl within a year. Other manufacturers are following suit, but to be safe, I won't be smelling the buttery aroma of microwave popcorn any time soon.
Posted by Craig on Thursday, February 14, 2008
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Newsweek reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has deemed Gulf Coast trailers unsafe after finding toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes in them.
The trailers were supplied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Gulf Coast hurricane victims. The fumes found in 519 trailers and mobile homes was at levels about five times higher, on average, than what people are exposed to in most modern homes.
Mike McGeehin, director of a CDC division focusing on environmental hazards, says that FEMA should move people out quickly, espcially families with children, the elderly, or anyone suffering from asthma or other chronic conditions. He adds, "We do not want people exposed to this for very much longer."
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It is used in the construction of plywood, and also in many adhesives, varnishes, and other building materials. The trailer and motor homes' small sizes and poor ventilation made the effects of the fumes even worse. Heat also contributes to the release of the chemicals into the air, prompting the urge to get people moved to other quarters before spring raises temperatures.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen, and the Environmental Protection Agency has classified it as a probable carcinogen. Short-term exposure to formaldehyde can cause respiratory problems, itchy eyes, nosebleeds, headaches, and asthma attacks.
HEPA air purifiers are excellent at removing particulate matter from the air, but only air purifiers equipped with activated carbon, such as Aller Air air purifiers, are able to remove formaldehyde from the air.
Posted by Shifrah on Thursday, February 14, 2008
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A Fox News Health video reports on how fragrances can cause skin allergies - and worse.
Senior Editor of Body + Soul magazine, Hillary Geronemus, describes how there are 3,000 or more ingredients used to make fragrances, most of which are synthetic. "Repeated exposure over the lifetime makes a toxic soup out of our bodies," she says.
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Skin allergies are the most common reaction to synthetic fragrances. But, as the March issue of Body + Soul reports, they can also cause problems in immune, reproductive, and central nervous systems as well as changes in kidneys, liver, adrenal glands, endocrine systems, and asthma aggravation.
Dermatologist Dr. Vermen Verallo-Rowell suggests that, even when prodcuts say they're fragrance-free, you look at ingredients. Fragrances, which are added in small amounts but can stil cause reactions, are usually at the bottom of the list.
Healthy choices of prodcuts that don't include harmful synthetic fragrances include products that are upfront about what's in them and have few ingredients listed. It's also a good idea to test a new product on a small patch of skin. Safe fragrances, made from essential oils, are also available.
Dr. Verallo-Rowell herself has begun a line of products deemed by many as the "gold standard of hypoallergenic products." She has devised a numbering system rating the amount of allergens in a product: the higher the number, the more allergens the product does not contain.
See more allergy friendly personal care products.
Posted by Shifrah on Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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 An article in this month's Newsweek entitled The Chemicals Within discusses how the potentially harmful chemicals in many common household prodcuts are actually being discovered in people's bodies.
Two of the chemcials in question are used in plastic: BPA hardens plastic; phthalates (pronounced "thowlates") soften plastic. Another chemical group featured in the article is PBDEs, flame retardant chemicals that are often used in upholstery.
A November report called "Is It in Us?" determined that these chemicals are in fact in us. The biomonitoring project tested people's blood and urine for traces of the chemicals. Every single one of the 35 participants from seven states tested positive for all three chemicals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also conducts similar surveys and has found that 148 chemicals are present in Americans of all ages. Antibacterial components of liquid soap have also been found in breast milk and the cord blood of newborns. In fact, an Environmental Working Group study found an average of 200 chemicals in the cord blood of 10 newborns. As Sharyle Patton of Commonweal (the company that cosponsored "Is It in Us?") puts it, "Our babies are being born pre-polluted."
So how do these chemicals get into us and what harm do they cause? Take BPA, for example. The chemical is part of the plastic that's found in CDs and DVDs, but it's also found in many baby bottles and sippy cups, as well as in the linings of many food and beverage containers. The plastic can leach chemicals when the plastics begin to wear down due to heat or wear and tear. Then it gets into us when we consume food or drink from these chemical-leaching plastics.
Although the chemical industry and the Food and Drug Administration contend that the small amounts are safe, reproductive biologists fear that studies done on animals could point to potential problems in humans as well. These chemicals act like hormones in both animals and human cell cultures, and therefore can lead to reproductive problems.
Cancer and behavioral problems are also potential effects of exposure to these chemicals. Referring to the presence of chemicals in our bodies, Devra Lee Davis, director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburg says, "We've changed the nature of nature."
For more information, see 12 Most Dangerous Household Chemicals.
Posted by Shifrah on Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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TripAdvisor has released their list of the Top 10 Dirtiest Hotel in the United States:
- Hotel Carter - New York, NY
- Ramada Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls, NY (now closed)
- Days Inn Vanderbilt / Music Row - Nashville, TN
- Red Carpet Inn - Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Regency Inn & Suites - New York, NY
- St. Augustine Beachfront Resort - Saint Augustine, FL
- Travel Inn Civic / Medical Center - Miami, FL
- Eden Roc Motel - Wildwood, NJ
- Days Inn Lancaster - Lancaster, PA
- Pacific Sands Motel - Santa Monica, CA
 Don't let the bed bugs bite; we recommend that people with severe allergies take their allergy relief bedding with them on trips - at least the pillow covers. I have also used Anti-Allergen Solution and Vital Oxide to clean hotel rooms.
And don't assume that the glasses in hotel rooms are clean. They're usually not. Use plastic cups or wash the glass yourself.
If you've had any bad experiences with dirty hotel rooms - or if you have advice for allergy sufferers on the road - we'd love to hear from you!
Posted by Craig on Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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A recent article in The Wall Street Journal, entitled Air Purifiers Draw Scrutiny, discusses the mounting concern over ozone-releasing air purifiers that actually pollute the air while claiming to clean it. 
Although as a component of the upper atmosphere, ozone filters UV rays,it is considered a toxic gas by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When breathed, it can cause lung damage, trigger asthma attacks, and even lead to an increased risk of death.
Ozone air purifiers and ionic air purifiers both release ozone. Ozone air purifiers purposely release high amounts of ozone into the air in order to break down contaminants. Ionic air purifiers, also known as "ionizers" or "electrostatic precipitators," charge airborne contaminants in order to gather them more easily. Ozone is released as a byproduct.
Manufacturers contend that such machines are safe when used as directed (including running the machines when the area is unoccupied) and that further research is needed before ozone and ionic air purifiers are condemned. Meanwhile, acceptable levels of ozone go unregulated because the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has yet to set ozone limits for air purifiers.
Currently, the CPSC is evaluating whether a limit of 50 parts per billion (ppb) of ozone, the limit set by the Food and Drug Administration for Medical Devices, is safe for human health.
For now, even this limit is voluntary. Many ionic air purifier manufacturers voluntarily comply with the 50 ppb limit; ozone machine companies, though, are unable to comply, and generally produce levels of ozone in the neighborhood of 250 to 500 ppb.
Richard Shaughnessy, director of the University of Tulsa's Indoor Air Program, says that the machines "are still being sold on a regular basis and the public is still buying them." A study performed by the University of California, Berkeley found that an estimated 500,000 California residents were "routinely exposed" to unhealthy ozone levels due to their air purifiers.
The ozone gas itself is not the only cause for concern. Ozone also reacts with other household chemicals and surfaces to produce additional harmful chemicals. For instance, a 2006 study in Environmental Science and Technology discovered that after just three hours of exposure to ozone, carpets and cooking oil residue reacted with ozone gas to produce formaldehyde.
Ozone gas also produces ultrafine particles, which can penetrate deeply into the lungs. Ion-generating air purifiers, even though they may conform to the 50 ppb standard, are still of concern in this area. Air fresheners and pine-oil cleaners were tested in a study at the University of Texas, and both turned into ultrafine particles in the presence of ionic air purifiers.
Dr. Jeffrey Siegel, a reasearcher in the study, stated, "Every single one of the ion generators we tested was a net producer of particles, so they ended up generating more particles than they could remove."
Concern for ozone-generating air purifiers has led to a class-action suit against Sharper Image Corp., a leading marketer of electrostatic air purifiers.
For more information about the harmful effects of ozone, see Ozone: A Powerful Lung Irritant.
Posted by Shifrah on Monday, February 11, 2008
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 The New York Times recently featured one of our cleaning products, the Steamboy Steam Floor Mop:
"Safely cleans all the floors in the house - stone, ceramic or sealed hardwood - without chemicals, according to its manufacturer, Reliable. It begins to steam as soon as it is turned on and runs continuously for 30 minutes before it needs to be refilled with water. The machine has a swivel head that gets under appliances, furniture and into corners, and comes with a replaceable water filter." Order your Steamboy Steam Floor Mop now and harness the power of steam to kill dust mites, mold, and germs.
Posted by Craig on Monday, February 11, 2008
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 The JHU Gazette reports that milk and egg allergies, once considered temporary childhood conditions, are now more persistent and harder to outgrow.
New research suggests that milk allergy and egg allergy cases typically continue well into school years and beyond.
The findings show that 20% of studied children outgrew milk allergy by the age of 4; 42% outgrew it by the age of 8; and 95% outgrew it by the age of 16.
For egg allergy, only 4% outgrew the allergy by the age of 4; 37% by the age of 10; and 68% by the age of 16.
"The bad news is that the prognosis for a child with a milk or egg allergy appears to be worse than it was 20 years ago," says lead investigator Robert Wood of Johns Hopkins Children's Center. "Not only do more kids have allergies, but fewer of them outgrow their allergies, and those who do, do so later than before. We may be dealing with a different kind of disease process than we did 20 years ago. Why this is happening, we just don't know."
The study also found that a child's blood levels of milk and egg antibodies (the immune chemicals produced in response to allergens) were reliable predictors of the disease's progression: The higher the level of antibodies, the less likely it was that a child would outgrow the allergy anytime soon.
See the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Solution Guide
Posted by Craig on Monday, February 11, 2008
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 According to msnbc.com,the U.S. Pharmacopeia report shows that the rate of drug name mix-ups has more than doubled since 2004, primarily because of new drugs with similar names to pre-existing drugs.
One child was given the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa instead of the allergy drug Zyrtec.
"The patient returned to the ER after fainting, at which time the medication error was discovered," states the report.
Always read your medication labels!
Posted by Craig on Friday, February 08, 2008
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 Dr. Mehmet Oz, frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, recently spoke with Dr. Rubin Naiman, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist who says that most sleep problems could - and should - be treated without medications.
On Oprah & Friends Radio, Dr. Naimain offered the following tips for better sleep:
- Give yourself 10 to 15 minutes to relax in bed before you fall asleep.
- If you rely on your alarm clock to wake you up every morning, you're not getting enough sleep, and you should go to bed earlier.
- If you need stimulation during the day for energy - such caffeine high-glycemic foods - then you're probably not getting enough sleep.
- Be sure to sleep in complete darkness. Even a small amount of light disturbs your body's natural cycle.
- Dreams are important for your mental health; give yourself time to dream. Dr. Naiman says, "The chronic loss of dreaming may be the most critically overlooked factor in clinical depression."
- Mentally prepare yourself for sleep; let go of the day's stresses.
- Rest like meditation, yoga, and prayer is just as important as sleep. "Rest informs most approaches to healing and I think we underestimate how powerful it is," he says.
For more about the value of sleep - and more tips to help you sleep without medication - see The Importance of Healthy Sleep.
Posted by Craig on Thursday, February 07, 2008
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 The New York Times recently interviewed Robyn O'Brien on her view that the alarming increase in childhood food allergies stems from a profit-driven global conspiracy.
(O'Brien has also been interviewed by CNN, CBS, and our own Allergy Consumer Report.)
O'Brien has a daughter with a severe food allergy, manages allergykids.com, and has designed a universal symbol for child food allergies.
After much research, O'Brien thinks that the food supply is being manipulated with additives, genetic modification, hormones, and herbicides, causing increases in allergies, autism, and other childhood disorders. Her theory, however, is not supported by leading researchers in major allergy advocacy groups.
O'Brien encourages people to throw out nonorganic processed food and avoid anything that's genetically modified, artificially created, or raised with hormones.
"Don't eat food with ingredients you can't pronounce," she advises.
"It was absolutely terrifying to unearth this story," says O'Brien. "These big food companies have an intimate relationship with every household in America, and they are making our children sick. I was rocked. You don’t want to hear that this has actually happened."
For more about food allergies, see The Food Allergy Solution Guide.
Posted by Craig on Monday, February 04, 2008
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 Don't miss the fantastic savings during our annual allergy relief bedding sale, which is going on throughout February. Allergy Armor ADVANCED, one of our most popular fabrics, is now available at a discount of 20-40% on pillow covers, mattress encasings, duvet covers, and bedding packages.
Allergy Armor ADVANCED has an average pore size of 6 microns, meaning that the most common allergens - dust mites, mold, and pollen - cannot get in or out. In fact, Allergy Armor ADVANCED provides certified protection against dust mites. A zippered encasing also ensures compelte protection.
Unlike many traditional allergy bedding items, Allergy Armor ADVANCED is made of soft, cool, luxurious microfiber. Allergy Armor ADVANCED has no plastic membrane, which often makes allergy relief bedding hot, noisy, and overall uncomfortable. Allergy Armor ADVANCED has an antimicrobial finish that further guards against stains, bacteria, and mold. Durable and long-lasting, Allergy Armor ADVANCED is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Many of our customers are thrilled by the difference using allergy relief bedding makes. Instead of waking up sneezing, with itchy eyes and a runny nose, they wake up well-rested and refreshed.
Take advantage of the fantastic savings of 20-40% and experience for yourself the relief that Allergy Armor ADVANCED provides. 
Dust mite encasings are also an excellent gift for a loved one who suffers from allergies. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, what better gift is there than a good night's sleep?
Posted by Shifrah on Friday, February 01, 2008
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