Month: July 2010
CNN Highlights Bedbugs, Dust Mites in Mattresses
Today in Meet the Critters Inside Your Mattress, CNN Health highlights the allergens that lurk in mattresses: ‘The mattress can be a jungle of dust mites and bedbugs, milling around among dried remnants of blood, saliva, sweat and basically all…
Introducing the Ebac Desiccant Dehumidifier
Ebac desiccant dehumidifiers are the perfect solution for low temperature environments where excess humidity is a concern. Each unit comes with features like an hours run meter and all steel construction. They can be easily ducted for installation in your…
Zinc Nasal Sprays Damage Smell
In a recent Sunday Housecall called Growing Evidence that Zinc Nasal Spray Can Damage Smell on FoxNews, Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld says, ‘Zinc nasal spray is ineffective … In addition, if you use it frequently, it can interfere, sometimes permanently, with…
Hidden Allergens: Car Air Conditioning Filters
Recently, my husband did some maintenance work on our car before a family road trip. One of the things on his list was changing the air conditioning filter in our van. After he removed the filter, he showed it to…
Hidden Allergens: Books
When thinking about allergens in our homes, we may think to dust our bookshelves including the tops of our books. But, did you know that potent allergens can actually lurk in and even be fed by books? Cockroach allergy affects…
Introducing the Miele Capri
The most recent addition to the line of Miele S2 canister vacuum cleaners is the Miele Capri. The Miele Capri is the perfect vacuum for anyone looking for the quality of a Miele canister vacuum in an inexpensive package. Featuring…
Forest Bathing Boosts Immunity, Lowers Stress
In a time of year when many are used to sun bathing, another kind of bathing proves not only safe, but beneficial. A recent New York Times Health featurette explores the claim that exposure to plants and parks can boost…
Don’t Ignore These Symptoms if You Have Allergies
In light of our recently launched Allergy Consumer Report series on allergist interviews, we thought it would be a good time to point out 8 Allergy Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore. As Health.com reports, if you've been diagnosed with allergies and…
Social Media for Allergy Sufferers
The new trend of interactive web communities and social media brings some wonderful opportunities for community as well as some areas to be cautious of. People suffering from a medical condition or an allergy can now communicate with others. There…
Food Allergy Safety During Summer Picnics
In Summer Means Barbecues, Picnics and Food Allergies, Medical News Today highlights ways to protect against food allergies while enjoying summer get-togethers. More than 12 million americans suffer from food allergies, the severity of which ranges from irritating, itchy skin…