Author: Ali McDonald
10 Things Children with Food Allergies Want You to Know (Part I)
In an effort to bring our readers the most up-to-date and important information about the world of allergy and asthma, we have asked Gina Clowes, an author and founder of the online support group Allergy Moms for an article about…
Review: Dyson DC25 Animal Vacuum Cleaner
Recently, we have been product testing our series of Dyson Vacuum Cleaners. We carry several of the Dyson Ball vacuum cleaners, the Handhelds, and the Dyson upright vacuums without the Ball technology. After a series of tests on carpet, furniture,…
Bedbugs Are Back in Action
Last week, newspapers and web sites across the country reported on a growing bedbug problem that our company has been talking about on this blog since the summer of 2006. _Bedbugs have made a tremendous resurgence in the United States.…
President Obama’s Puppy Promise Fulfilled
Around election time last November, we blogged about one of President Barak Obama
Allergy Avoidance: Tips to Avoid Pollen Exposure
In the past few weeks, a light dusting of yellow pollen has started to blanket areas all over the South. Pollen grains are flying all over and causing people to experience allergy symptoms. One focus of our company is to…
Six Strange Sources for Allergens
Spring is here and that means warmer weather for every part of the country. After being trapped indoors all winter, must of us want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. However, spring is also allergy season. Here in…
Teddy’s Struggle Against Food Allergies
Almost every week in our AchooAllergy.com team meeting, we talk about our company
AchooAllergy.com Adds Dri-Eaz to its Line-Up
When you were in elementary school, one of your best memories might be of an exciting school field trip to the zoo, aquarium, or some other fun destination. A few weeks ago, our staff took a field trip to the…
Warmer Weather…Time for Spring Cleaning
During the 1800s in America, March was the best time for dusting because it was getting warmer outside, and you could open the windows and doors to help clear out the dust from your home. This was an ideal time…
Pre-Order Your New Danby Dehumidifier
The new Danby line of dehumidifiers is on its way to AchooAllergy.com. We will receive these dehumidifiers just in time for the rainy Spring months. You can pre-order a Danby dehumidifier on our web site at www.achooallergy.com or you can…
New Results in Peanut Allergy Study
In an article published today in the Wall Street Journal, recent findings of a pilot study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the Arkansas Children
Food Allergies in Adults Are on the Rise
According to a recent article on the Women
Tired of Emptying your Dehumidifier…Try Porting
Does this scenario sound familiar–you carry a bucket of water from your dehumidifier across the basement and pour the water into a corner drain or the laundry sink? Or even worse, you lug the water upstairs and over to the…
Steps to Assess Your Humidity Problem
At AchooAllergy.com, our web design team has spent the past four weeks renovating the dehumidifier's section of our web site. We examined and upgraded every product, page, and supporting article to give you the best information possible as the rainy…
Dust Mites to the Extreme!
On a daily basis, we are asked questions by allergy sufferers, consumers, and fans of our web site about allergen avoidance and environmental control. We also hear interesting anecdotes about the remedies that work for some people. Some of these…
Really? Blowing Your Nose May Be Bad for You
Can an activity that seems like second nature really do more harm than good? We all blow our noses when we have colds or sinus infections. Tissues even come with aloe to keep your nose from drying out from too…
February Sale on Allergy Armor Ultra
During the month of February, our most popular allergy relief bedding, Allergy Armor Ultra, will be on sale for 20 % off. Don
Is a Little Dirt Good for You?
Babies are constantly putting things in their mouthes. In classes for raising newborns, nurses and teachers always talk about checking your floors to make sure there is nothing that the child can fit into their mouth and choke on. Choking…
Get a Deal on a New Blueair Air Purifier
Until the end of March, you have the opportunity to find a deal on our web site on certain models of Blueair Air Purifiers. For the prices on all of our Blueair models, please check out our offering on our…
Introducing the Alen Paralda
Are you looking for an air purifier that redefines the meaning of style and function? The engineers at Alen have created the ultimate model of air purifier perfection that redefines the meaning of cool! Lightweight and compact, the Paralda is…
Hay Fever Study Yields Promising Results
The current issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Research examines the results of a study conducted to determine whether taking one grass pollen tablet every day can alleviate hay fever and asthma in children. The results appear to…
The Miele S7
Our marketing manager recently took the new Miele S7 Tango home to check out the many new features and to do another review of the product. She has a smaller car with a car seat in the back seat and…
Cute Pets Falling Asleep
Many of our loyal readers and Achoo! Allergy shoppers love their pets. We receive calls every day from allergy sufferers who need pet allergy solutions to maintain a close relationship with their beloved cat or dog. I could not help…
Stress Makes Allergy Attacks Last Longer
If you are an allergy sufferer, you already know that stressful situations can cause an allergy flare up. A 2008 study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University describes recent experiments that tried to gauge just how psychological stress affects…
Introducing the New Humidifier from Air-O-Swiss
The AOS E2441 is a new top fill humidifier based on the principles of evaporation. In this system, the evaporator wick is saturated with the water in the water tank. The unit
Miele
With the release of the new Miele S7 upright vacuum cleaners, our Miele experts have been fielding questions from fans about the benefits of the Miele canister vacuums versus the new upright vacuums. Traditionally, the distinction between canister vacuum cleaners…
Christmas Tree Blues
Everyday we receive e-mails with questions related to allergies, asthma, and our allergy relief products. Here is a question that we repeatedly are asked during the holiday season: _
Allergy Advice for Holiday Party Hosts
The Christmas holiday season is renowned for its cherished traditions, such as hanging stockings on the mantle, decorating a Christmas tree, leaving cookies out for Santa Claus, and singing festive carols. Among these traditions, one of the most anticipated is…
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Special Report on School Air Quality
This week USA Today launched an investigative report about toxic air in the environment around America
Great Free Stocking Stuffer!
Are you trying to find the perfect gift for the allergy sufferer in your family? We know that allergy sufferers can breathe better by controlling their exposure to allergens. The best place to start this process is in the bedroom.…
New Miele S7 Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Today, we had the opportunity to take a first look at one of the new Miele S7 upright vacuum cleaners. Needless to say, this series of Miele vacuums is very impressive. It is apparent that Miele did their homework and…
Simple Remedies for Sinus Problems
For the past eight years, we have been recommending simple and healthy solutions for allergy sufferers. Our focus is on allergy avoidance and environmental control. We select and review all of our products based on that focus and philosophy. Even…
Huge Savings! Week Long Sale @ achoo! Allergy
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Black Friday! Happy Cyber Monday! To celebrate Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday shopping season, we are offering a 7% discount on all orders during this week long promotion. All you have to do is shop…
Autumn Babies at Greater Risk of Asthma
A study released today by Vanderbilt University suggests that babies born during the fall before the normal cold and flu season are at a greater risk of developing asthma. These children have a 30 percent higher risk for asthma, because…
The Miele Canister Vacuum
While surfing the interwebs to do research for our Miele vacuum cleaners renovation project, I discovered a wide range of articles, videos, and information on these special canister vacuums. You can do a quick search and watch European television commercials…
Discount on Air Purifiers for Victims of California Wildfires
For the second time this year, we here at achoo! Allergy are offering a temporary 20% discount off select air purifiers to help those affected by the Calfifornia wildfires, smoke, and related air pollution. _Fortunately, according to news reports, the…
Clean Air Solutions for Your Holiday Travel Plans
With Thanksgiving next weekend and the Christmas holiday season right around the corner, lots of people are gearing up for a ritual as time honored as pumpkin pie with Thanksgiving dinner. Most people will be traveling to visit relatives this…
Allergy Sufferers May Need Fewer Allergy Shots
Allergies are an increasing problem for people all over the world. The quest to help people breathe better is being undertaken by scientists, allergists, and researchers from all nationalities. Allergies, asthma, and air quality are issues that affect everyone. This…
Pollution Harms Allergy Sufferers and the Economy
In a new study released yesterday, two Cal State Fullerton economics professors claim that air pollution costs the economy of California $28 billion annually. The economists
Toxins Might Be Lurking in Your Home
During each season, there are different ways toxins and pollutants make their way into our homes. For instance, in the winter months, everyone keeps their home or apartment closed for warmth and protection against the elements. The windows are never…
Obama to Deliver on Puppy Promise
When you make a promise to one of your children, you had better deliver. During the lengthy 2008 Presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama promised their two daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, that win or…
Allergy Sufferers
Here at achoo! Allergy we are undergoing a total renovation of the Miele pages on our web site. We are updating all of the information, pictures, reviews, and accessories for each Miele vacuum cleaner that we offer. The Miele S5…
Struggling with Allergies? There May Be an Upside
Cornell University researchers Paul Sherman, Erica Holland, and Janet Shellman Sherman have published a new article in the December 2008 edition of The Quarterly Review of Biology that suggest allergies help protect against certain types of cancer. _The research indicates…
Professional Sports Teams Use the SinuPulse Elite
In a recent interview with the Natural Health Network, Glen Rocklin from Health Solutions discusses how his company is making its mark in the growing field of nasal irrigation. The use of alternative health care therapies and solutions is an…
Allergy Study Shows Promise, But Don
In October, we blogged about a report released two weeks ago by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which estimates that food allergies in the United States are on the rise. Almost 3 million children in the United States…
Blueair Holiday Special!
Be ready for this holiday season with your purchase of a new Blueair air purifier. Blueair is offering a great special for this holiday season. For a limited time with the purchase of a new Blueair unit, you can complete…
Can Pilates Help Allergy and Asthma Sufferers?
Everyone can benefit from a daily exercise regimen. Allergy and asthma sufferers need to exercise just like everybody else, but exercise-induced asthma and outdoor training often limit how much that person can do. If you suffer from breathing problems, Pilates…