Month: October 2009
Zebrafish Used to Screen Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
University of Sheffield researchers have been helped by tropical zebrafish in the discovery of new anti-inflammatory drugs to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to Medical News Today. The research team discovered significant parallels between inflammation in…
Check Out The New Miele S2 Canister Vacuums
Once again, the engineers at Miele have gone back to the drawing board and created a new line of canister vacuums for these tough economic times. If you want the same top level performance and cleaning capabilities but at a…
Adult-Onset Shellfish Allergy
A recent column in the Washington Post highlights food allergic adults of which there are an estimated 12 million in the United States, alone. With so much (deserved) attention focused on the dangers facing food allergic children, it’s easy to…
Halloween Asthma Triggers
It's fairly obvious that parents with food allergic children must be vigilant during Halloween festivities. Treats must be carefully monitored so that anything containing nuts, dairy, or other allergy triggers may be removed before allergic children eat them. But what's…
Introducing the Air-O-Swiss Travel Humidifier
When you are traveling, do you wake up with a scratchy throat and itchy eyes? Your problems may be caused by dry air from hotel heating systems. The Air-O-Swiss travel humidifier is a unique, new product that we are offering…
Wash Hands in Cool Water?
A recent New York Times column investigates the claim that hot water should be used instead of cold water to wash your hands. Many take it for granted that washing with soap and warm water is the best way to…
Nonallergic Rhinitis Symptoms More Severe than Allergic Rhinitis
An interesting Medical News Today report, which states that the symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis are more severe than allergic rhinitis, prompted us to highlight the differences of these two conditions. The main difference between allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis is…
Introducing the Air-O-Swiss 7142 Humidifier…
As a digital humidifier, the Air-O-Swiss 7142 Ultrasonic Digital Warm and Cool Mist Humidifier combines top of the line humidification with state of the art electronic and automatic controls. Like many other Air-O-Swiss models, the 7142 features electronic controls with…
Prevent Sinusitis Caused by Dry Air
Temperatures are cooling, and many in various parts of the country are already fluffing down comforters, digging their cozy slippers out of the closet, and cranking up the heat. Colder air brings relief from sweltering summers and their attendant humidity…
Toxic Drywall Sickens Residents
Many allergy and asthma sufferers have first-hand experience encountering indoor air that exacerbates symptoms. Indoor air pollution has many sources, including cleaning products, fireplaces, and home fragrances. But what if your home itself was polluting your indoor air? _This is…
Introducing the Swizz-Style Fred Humidifiers…
The Swizz Fred Humidifier is a stylish, modern humidifier that has had a highly successful debut in Europe. The Fred is now ready to conquer the U.S. market! _When the weather turns cooler and we start heating our homes, the…
Natural Cold, Flu, and Allergy Remedies
Allergy products aren’t just for allergies anymore. As wintertime approaches and colds and flus are all around us, it’s great to know that many allergy treatments are quite helpful in alleviating cold and flu symptoms as well. WebMD’s Natural Cold…
Allergy Hotspots in the Home
In a section dedicated to ‘Struggling Supermoms,’ WebMD put together a slideshow highlighting 10 Hidden Allergy Hotspots in Your Home. When maintaining your allergen avoidance routine, it’s a good idea to keep the following hotspots in mind and give them…