Month: March 2011
Have Any Food Allergy Advice?
We recently had a mother write to us for advice and help with food allergy questions. Recently, she found out that her 3 year-old is allergic to dairy protein (specifically Casein) and nuts. One problem is that milk and cheese…
Radiation Treatment and Allergies
In the wake of Japan's disaster, many of us have spent some time considering the dangers of radiation. Sales of potassium iodide, the main treatment for radiation exposure, have soared, even here in the United States. In 2004, the American…
Discrimination Against Those with Allergies?
This video on CNN Health raises the debate about how far others should go in accommodating those with allergies. In this particular instance, parents at a Florida public school are protesting their children's ‘inconveniences,’ policies put in place to protect…
The Miele Capricorn Changes Colors!
One of our most popular vacuum cleaners is changing its stripes! The Miele Capricorn has changed from silver to a stunning passion purple color with a pearl finish. _It is hard to argue with our belief that the Miele Capricorn…
Three Surprising Spring Cleaning Tasks Every Allergy Sufferer Should Do
Though it's best for allergy sufferers to maintain a cleaning regimen throughout the year in order to minimize indoor allergens, spring cleaning is an excellent opportunity to tackle some special projects that will help keep allergies at bay. Here are…
How to Enjoy Spring Without Allergies
If you're like me, it's almost impossible to resist going outside to enjoy the beauty and soft warmth of spring
Phytoremediation, say what?
Phytoremediation, from the Ancient Greek word for ‘plant’, and the Latin for ‘restoring balance’, describes the treatment of environmental problems (bioremediation) through the use of plants that mitigate the problem without the need to excavate the contaminant material and dispose…
Iron Supplements While Pregnant May Help Prevent Childhood Asthma
With early childhood asthma and allergies on the rise, researchers are always on the lookout for reasons for this surge. In addition to a lack of vitamin D, iron deficiencies may also account for problems in infant and childhood breathing,…
Bedbug Chemicals Dangerous Too
As we've covered in the past, bedbugs have made a huge resurgence in recent years. While the bedbugs themselves are not actually harmful unless you have an allergic reaction to their bites, the mental toll and loss of sleep can…
National Sleep Awareness Week!
March 7th to March 13th is National Sleep Awareness Week! This is the perfect opportunity to recognize one of the most important aspects of a happy, healthy, and successful life–sufficient and restful sleep. _The Austin Air Bedroom Machine, endorsed by…
New Food Allergy Test: Greater Accuracy, Less Risk
Researchers have developed an online calculator that predicts in seconds whether a person has three of the major food allergies, reports Science Daily in Easy, Accurate Way to Predict Food Allergies Developed, Study Suggests. This ‘Cork-Southampton calculator’ is 96 percent…
What Do Printers, Photocopies, and Receipts Have to Do with Allergies?
My family and friends know that I write for an allergy relief company, so I'm often asked for advice about which products to buy or about allergies in general. This week, my mother asked me why her eyes were itching.…
Blueair Air Purifiers Are On Sale!
For a limited time only, Blueair Air Purifiers are 10% off the regular retail price! Don't miss this opportunity to save on one of our best air purifiers. Check out the prices marked in red on our Blueair product pages.…