Allergies

The History Of Homeopathy

Homeopathy may sound like a New Age fad but its roots in America go back to 1790 when Dr. Samuel Hahnemann 1755-1843 , began his experiments. He was disillusioned by the days common medical procedures such as purging, bloodletting and other ineffectual and treatments that seemed to do more harm than good. He encountered the concept of Similars, using a substance that produces in a healthy person the same symptoms experienced by a sick one. Hahnemann coined the word homeopathy, a combina...

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US Home Filter 5/11/2012 Comments(0)

Strange Allergies You Just Won't Believe

We’ve all had a minor or major sniffle or two during spring or fall. Whether its pollen, mold or pet dander we can all be susceptible to common allergens. But there are those folks out there who have the bad luck to be allergic to things we might never think of. Allergies are established when the immune system fires itself up over a generally harmless, even helpful, stimulus. Thinking the foreign object means to endanger the body, it launches an assault of histamines as a protective measur...

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US Home Filter 4/9/2012 Comments(0)

Wheezing and Sneezing Don't Seem to Be Easing

Allergies are on the rise in the United States and other developed countries. And while this is good news to the folks who make Kleenex it’s annoying to those of us who buy them. So why are more and more of us reaching for the box and powdering our puffy noses? An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to various substances both airborne and surface. Pollen from trees, shrubs and flowers, dander from our kitties and mold can cause runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes. About 54% of our...

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US Home Filter 3/27/2012 Comments(0)

Having Allergies Doesn't Mean Not Having Pets

Bringing a pet into a home that has people with allergies can be tricky. And while an entity as lofty as the Center for Disease Control states that having a pet can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and even feelings of loneliness, being consistently itchy and sneezy can take some of the enjoyment away. Allergic reactions are commonly caused by pet dander dead skin flakes , saliva, and urine. Animal hair, contrary to common misconception, is not a significant cau...

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US Home Filter 3/19/2012 Comments(0)

Millions are "Allergic" to Their Own Home

Recently, a report was done by the UK charity Allergy UK which supports people with allergies, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity in order to better understand the effects of indoor allergies and in honor of Indoor Allergy Week. It hopes to provide information in what allergies are the most common and also how to help limit the effects of them. Questioning 1,600 people, the survey looked at the phenomenon of home fever, an allergic reaction to dust mites and other allergens in the home. ...

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12/23/2011 Comments(0)

Allergic to Christmas?

We have good news and bad news for all those Santa and sleigh bell aficionados: the bad news is - both real and even artificial trees can trigger asthma and allergic reactions. The good news, there are steps you can take to prevent these allergies from ruining your holiday spirit. Specialists say that even though evergreen trees pollinate in the spring instead of the time of harvest, pollens from grasses may piggyback into the house on the trees, as well as ragweed. Ragweed is a fall allergen, a...

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12/15/2011 Comments(0)

Winter Allergies

A lot of people believe that once the cold air hits, their allergies will go away. Unfortunately, though, this is not the case for everyone. More often than not, people are quick to assume that the symptoms are caused by either a cold or the flu – and who can blame them, as the most common symptoms of winter allergies are coughing, dark circles under the eyes, itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. But as pollen levels subside, what else could be the cause? Well, as...

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11/4/2011 Comments(0)

Summer Allergy Tips

Most often, we think of Spring as allergy season. In the Spring, trees begin to release their grains of pollen and bring misery to those who suffer from allergies. Pollen continues to attack in the Summer months as well, with grasses and weeds as the main offenders. Grass pollen is highest during the months of May and June while weed pollen will peak during August and September. Depending on the type of pollen that triggers and allergic response, some with allergies may only be affected for a mo...

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Allison Roberts 6/16/2011 Comments(0)

Pollen - It's Coming!

It is estimated that as many as 35 million Americans are allergic to pollen. Pollen is the most common and widespread windborne allergen that can be found nearly everywhere, indoors and out. An allergy to pollen causes hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis. You can be allergic to one or all of the three main pollen categories: Tree, Weed, or Grass. Definition: Pollen grains are the reproductive cells that come from plants, grasses, trees, weeds, and flowers. From Spring through Fall, pollen gr...

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Allison Roberts 6/17/2011 Comments(1)

Conquering Dust, Or At Least Attempting To...

Controlling household dust is an ongoing battle for the majority of us. Dust can appear and reappear just about anywhere in your home no matter how much effort you put into cleaning and dusting. That is because there are many potential sources of dust. The best way of tackling dust is at the source. Although you can attempt to minimize the sources of dust, you will not be able to completely remove them. Outdoor sources: soil, wind, roads, sidewalks, construction Indoor sources: clothing,...

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Allison Roberts 2/8/2011 Comments(0)

The Cedar Fever Curse Is Upon Us

Cedar Fever - this is not your average everyday allergy. This is a tormenting, raging affliction most prominent in Texas, but also in the South-Central US that can bring about misery and distress for most of the Winter season. Cedar Fever is caused by the pollen from Mountain Cedar trees, also known as Ashe Junipers. Here's what you are likely experiencing if you have an allergy to this pollen: runny nose sneezing sometimes relentless nasal congestion watery eyes itchy eyes, nose, ears, & th...

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Allison Roberts 1/19/2011 Comments(0)

Common Cold or Winter Allergies?

Winter is not necessarily the first season that comes to mind when you think about allergies. But for those with allergies to dust, pet dander, and mold...Winter can be a miserable time. If you seem to suffer every year from a cold that lasts throughout the Winter months, you could actually be dealing with allergies in disguise. But how do you know the difference? There are many similarities, but the main differences are: 1. The duration of a cold will be no more than 10-14 days. Allergies can b...

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USHF Allergen Resources 1/11/2011 Comments(0)