Month: May 2011
Germiest Spots at Home
Staying allergy free is ultimately about keeping you and your family healthy. So when I saw Fox News’s recent piece on the Germiest Places in Your House, I considered it perfect news to share with our allergic readers. Without further…
Why I Love My Danby Dehumidifier
We live in Atlanta in a home with a basement, so we experience our fair share of humidity inside our house. A couple years ago, we invested in a Danby dehumidifier, and we couldn't be happier with it. Here are…
New Ebac Dehumidifier Now Available
Got a building that needs drying? Don't want to spend the money to duct something into the HVAC system? Ebac's new dehumidifier was made with you in mind. The Ebac CD200 serves the drying demands of medium-sized areas without the…
Peanut Allergy Triggered by Blood Transfusion
Children and adults with life-threatening allergies know all too well that precautions against an allergic reaction must be taken in every aspect of life. An extraordinary case of an allergic reaction related in the NY Times emphatically illustrates this point.…
Furnace Filter Photo Contest on Facebook!
Do you need a year of cleaner air? Would you like to breathe better in your own home? 3M furnace filters are a must for your home HVAC system. Indoor Air Quality is a growing concern for everyone not just…
Bed Bugs May Spread Disease, Study Finds
Though universally regarded as a repulsive nuisance, bed bugs have not been considered a major health threat
Worst Allergy Season on Record
If you feel like your allergies have been worse than ever this year, it could be because ‘2011 could end up being the most extreme allergy season on record,’ as reported in this video Worst Allergy Season Ever? by Fox…
Danby 50 Pint Dehumidifiers 20% Off!
During the month of May, you can purchase one of our most popular dehumidifiers for 20% off our regular retail price. Our Danby 50 pint is on sale for a limited time only. The sale ends on May 31st, 2011.…
Five Springtime Asthma Facts
Medical News Today reports on Five Things You Don't Know About Springtime Asthma. The article highlights the fact that though 24 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, ‘millions more’ may be at risk and not even know it. Allergists…
Asthma Rates at Record Highs
In Asthma Rates Rise Sharply in U.S., Government Says, the NY Times highlights a recently released Centers for Disease Control study that reports asthma rates in record numbers. According to the report, nearly one in 10 children and one in…
Free Shipping Promotion During May!
Do you need allergy relief, but hate high shipping costs? Everyone is dealing with high shipping and fuel costs, so we know how you feel. For years, we have offered free shipping on orders over $150. Now to help you…
BPA Exposure During Early Pregnancy Linked to Infant Wheezing
We've been keeping a close eye on news about the relationship between BPA and asthma and allergies. We've talked about this subject before. (See BPA, Allergies, and Asthma and BPA, Triclosan Linked to Allergies.) A new study seems to provide…