Food For Thought: Allergies & Genetically Modified Food
This morning while I was getting ready for work, I had the NPR news app running on my iPad. I like to listen to it since it's short enough but broad enough that it at least gives me quick roundup…
Cross Reactivity – Unrelated Links
When it comes to allergies, rarely are they isolated or singular. Often there are groupings, like allergen punches in bunches, that can affect the body. Peanut allergy sufferers are often allergic to other types of tree nuts, or those allergic…
Finally… The New Miele S8 Vacuums Available
Well, it took a lot of stopping and starting and some changing dates on Miele's part, but the all the new Miele S8 canister vacuums are now available for purchase online. _What makes each model unique? The UniQ is by…
Asthma – Wearing a Mask While You Sleep?
People who suffer from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder), sleep apnea or other respiratory conditions have some familiarity with wearing a mask while you sleep. Perhaps not the most comfortable, these sleep masks for allergies often help keep airways open…
Waxing… with a Side of VOC’s
While I generally shun most of same things men in my family have long considered habits of the opposite sex, there is one thing in particular where I break that mold. I have two furry caterpillars that are constantly on…
Fungi, Asthma & Your Lungs
Viruses, bacteria, and germs… they seem like a terrifying lot sometimes, particularly when the evening news shows stories of salmonella food poisoning, some ultra rare microbes with devastating effects or a story about how research on the mutating the Avian…
Allergy Armor Comforters and Organic Cotton Blankets
We recently expanded the our line of Organic Cotton Blankets. Traditionally, we have offered what we refer to as our 100 weight (wt.) crepe weave blanket. Perfect for year-round use, the crepe weave blanket is light enough for summer use…
Introducing the New Miele Cat & Dog
As the last in the new S8 line of Miele vacuum cleaners, the S8380 Cat & Dog is the perfect addition to any pet owner's home. While many of the features make this vacuum a great fit in any home,…
New Allergy Armor Comforter!
As the latest product in our line of Allergy Armor bedding, the Allergy Armor Comforter provides built-in allergen protection. Using our Ultra line of fabric, we've created a comforter that not only blocks allergens like dust mites, pollen and dander,…
Spring Allergy Deja Vu, All Over Again
We're not quite two weeks in to February, and while much of the Northeast and Midwest is literally digging out from under a few feet of snow, in other parts of the country, there have already been a couple days…
Introducing the New Miele Kona Vacuum
Some of the new Miele S8 vacuums are brand new, but a couple are direct replacements for models in the popular S5 line. The Miele Kona fits into the latter category. With many of the same features and color, the…
A Better Night – Sleep Tips
Sleep is something we’re all concerned with. Do we get enough? (Probably not) How can we sleep without waking up? And, why do we sleep but still feel tired? These are just some of the questions that we all tend…
New Miele Marin
With the new S8 line of vacuum cleaners slowly rolling out, one of the most striking top-end models is the Miele S8590 Marin. Versatile and dependable, the Marin provides all of the tools to vacuum, dust and clean every nook…
Replacing Carpet for a Healthier Home
It took two years of nagging, but I finally persuaded my parents into investing in new flooring.
New Year’s Resolutions
With 2013 now officially here, the annual rite of making resolutions, and often breaking them, is in full swing. All across the country people are trying to sweat, starve or deprive themselves to a reach a healthier place, and those…
Why Miele Filtration Matters
When it comes to the products we offer, the most common questions we receive are comparison questions. Why is this better than that? How does this compare to that? In the vacuum cleaner category we often get questions about how…
The New Miele Calima
With the introduction of the new Miele S8 line of vacuum cleaners, there are some models that are brand new while others are direct replacement of S5 models. The Miele Calima is the latter – a direct replacement for the…
Believing in What You Offer
From time to time, a customer may call in here at AchooAllergy and actually get to speak with me (a real treat, I know!). This does not happen too often as I will be the first to admit, I’m not…
Laundry Detergent Warning
On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about the use of single load liquid laundry detergent packets. Though convenient and considered less messy than regular powder or liquid detergent, single use packets are accounting for a…
Sandy Relief Efforts Continue
As the cleanup in the aftermath of Sandy continues, please try to keep in mind a few things. While it did take a little time, the problems of cleaning up after a flood did start to make their way into…
Achoo! vs the Big Box
A few years ago we started seeing allergy bedding pop up in large retail stores, and ever since we get not only get customers asking what the difference is, but also our referring physicians and allergists ask this. While the…
Ladybug 2150 Steam Cleaner Now on Sale!
It's not often that you see a discount on a premium product, but for a limited time, the Ladybug 2150 steam cleaner is priced at $999. Just in time to deep clean before the parade of holiday visitors starts, the…
Pet Allergies and Hives
For those who suffer from pet allergies, the most common type of reaction is a respiratory one. Sneezing, wheezing, congestion, and puffy eyes are often symptoms of pet allergies. There are also skin reactions that can accompany pet allergies. These…
Acorns, Acorns Everywhere!
This is the time of year when it is quite common to be enjoying a cup of coffee, which you can purchase on sites like น้ำปั่น, on a brisk morning and see a squirrel feverishly sorting through fallen nuts. It…
News and Notes From Achoo!
With most of the country firmly in fall's grip, and a large portion of the northeast dealing with a simply awful storm, I hope everyone stays warm, dry and safe. With that being said here's an update on some news…
Tis the Season for Dry Skin
A couple hours after I got out of the shower made it official – it's fall. I always know when it is officially fall for me when I first notice a dry spot of skin on my arm, particularly after…
Falling Organic Cotton Prices
It's not often that we have the opportunity to announce that prices are going down. Too often we get stuck in the position of passing on a message from the manufacturer – raw materials cost more, fuel costs more, so…
Dangers of Common Pet Shampoos
As a dog owner, keeping my dog clean and free of ticks and fleas can sometimes seem like a real chore. Over the years I have tried a few different methods in controlling fleas and ticks. Though I never used…
Top Product Rating Agency Ranks Miele
Once again, in the annual ratings of a top product review site, several Miele models placed in the top of the canister and upright vacuum cleaner categories. These annual reports test and rank vacuum cleaners on a variety of factors…
Introducing The Miele S8 Vacuum Cleaners
Since the introduction of the Miele S5 line of vacuum cleaners, the developers and designers at Miele have been busy with creating the sequel to this best selling line of canisters. Starting on October 8th, you will be able to…
Fall Allergies Worse in 2012
No, it’s not your imagination. This fall’s allergy season has been a miserable one. Across the nation, allergists and physicians are seeing more people in their offices, many of whom have never suffered from fall allergies before. With more people…
Looking for an Outdoor Mask to Block Dust and Allergens?
Masks are always a big topic for us not only because they are so popular but also because there are so many varieties available.
Searching for a Local Allergist?
We often get questions from allergy sufferers who are looking for allergists or immunologists in their specific city or state. While we do partner with many different allergists throughout the country (you may have come across our catalogs or single…
Pulmicort Does Make You Shorter
In a recent study presented at the European Respiratory Society conference in Vienna, researchers defined the link between the use of a common asthma treatment drug and a child's height. For years it has been believed that budesonide, the primary…
Got Water? Some Dangers of Flood Cleanup
Throughout the South and Southeast, Hurricane Isaac is having a two-fold effect. In some areas, the heavy rains are providing much needed relief from drought conditions. Though in other areas, the rains are so intense that they are causing severe…
Last Weekend to Win!
This is your last weekend to enter to win during our Summer Closeout Sale! From allergy bedding and air purifiers to dehumidifiers and steam cleaners, save on ways to remove allergens and smoke, germs and dust from your home. Across…
Protecting Your Mattress Investment
Purchasing a new bed is something where you can spend as much or as little as you like.
The Return of Your Fall Nemesis – Ragweed
With August nearly halfway over, allergy sufferers' attention often turns to one particular allergen – ragweed pollen. Generally starting in mid-August (slightly later throughout the South), ragweed causes allergic flare ups for millions of Americans every year, and with extremely…
Top Uses for Summer Masks
For some an allergy mask is a year round accessory while for others the need typically arises during the spring and fall. Though the spike in pollen during these two seasons often means asthma and allergy sufferers use a mask,…
Genetics Plays Key Role in Eczema
Like many health issues and conditions, the primary determining factors are genetics and the environment. Both are not weighted equally in any given situation, but both play a role in the development of most medical conditions and diseases. Even when…
Rent or Own? Sound Allergy Advice Works for Both
As allergy and environmental control specialists, we have a variety of checklists and steps, from allergy proofing your bedroom to >easy ways to control indoor humidity, that we recommend to reduce allergens in your home and office. As with any…
Your Brain on Allergies
An article published in the most recent issue of the Journal of National Cancer Institute touches on a subject that we first wrote about several years ago – the link between cancer and allergies. At that time we pointed out…
Ford Launches SYNC AllergyApp
As a long time early riser, I am typically up and reading the news before the sun ever begins to peek over the Atlanta skyline. There’s the typical hubbub – Congress is lazy, politicians trading their usual election year barbs,…
Overcoming Allergies – Dana Vollmer
With the Olympics in full swing, millions around the world watch each day as athletes from across the globe compete. For those of us who sometimes feel that allergies and asthma are a problem we deal with on our own,…
Sir, Put the Strawberry Down, Slowly
Despite the topsy-turvy weather, I hope this summer is treating everyone well.
London’s Air: As Bad as Beijing?
Though I know the Olympics are coming up very quickly, thoughts about it have largely been tucked away in the back of my mind. From an allergy/asthma perspective, there are certainly athletes competing who are dealing with asthma, like US…
Thoughts and Prayers
I wanted to deviate a bit from the usual blog topics, particularly in light of the news yesterday. The entire AchooAllergy.com staff would like to extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the victims and those effected by the shooting…
FDA Officially Bans BPA in Bottles
The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned the use of bisphenol A in children's sippy cups and infants bottles. Though at first glance the news may seem positive, a look closer reveals lingering problems with the FDA ruling and…
Feeding Food Allergies
For anyone with severe food allergies, one of the most basic needs can feel like a perpetual challenge – eating. Eating out is a near constant worry, and even preparing your own meals can be difficult, particularly when first diagnosed…