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Dust Mite Allergies
, Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
by Gloria Gamat on March 11, 2010
The spring season is here and you are just about ready to do some spring cleaning in your home. To alleviate indoor allergy, the top remedy suggested by most allergists is the use of protective beddin...
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Food Allergies
, Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
, Online Shops
by ruth on August 10, 2009
Got a kid with food allergies going to school soon? I know the anxiety you feel! I've been through that, and believe me, the anxiety never really goes away completely no matter if your child is in...
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Food Allergies
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by ruth on August 1, 2009
The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook; Gluten-free Casein-free Nut-free. is a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut free, tree nut free and other allergen free cookbook that is a resource for both begin...
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Food Allergies
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by ruth on July 28, 2009
Yogurt is probably one of the most common source of probiotics. But what if you have milk allergies and can not consume dairy products? You can take supplements, or an alternative like GoodBelly.
Goo...
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, Information About
by ruth on July 19, 2009
Yet another LG washer has been certified asthma and allergy friendly by the AAFA: the Ultra-Capacity SteamWasher™.
Like its first SteamWasher™ with Allergiene™ cycle, this piece of equipment also e...
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Dust Mite Allergies
, Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
by ruth on July 8, 2009
Baking soda is a popular kitchen ingredient that's also widely known for its powers in cleaning and eliminating odours. And when it comes to baking soda, who doesn't recognize the Arm and Hamm...
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on April 30, 2009
As a segue to my previous post on indoor air quality, here are some tips from Dr. Neil Schachter to give your home a healthier boost:
1. Avoid cleaning products with ammonia and chlorine -Some house...
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Food Allergies
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on November 29, 2008
Have you heard of Grippies? No, not those anti-slip adhesives for socks. I'm talking about those theme-based gloves that according to the product website, "provide added protection from inadv...
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on October 13, 2008
Just a couple more weeks and it's Halloween once again. Time for trick-or-treating and it ought to be fun! But what if there are kids with food and other allergies in your neighborhood? Surely, yo...
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Allergy Medications
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by ruth on September 30, 2008
After 25 years, EpiPen no longer holds the monopoly in epinephrine delivery for people with severe allergic reactions. Pharmaceutical device company Intelliject has come up with EpiCard, the smallest,...
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by ruth on September 4, 2008
Do you have allergies but hesitate wearing an all too obvious medical bracelet? Perhaps a medical alert wallet is more suitable for you, then. You will still have the medical symbol on you, with as mu...
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Dust Mite Allergies
, Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
, Pet Allergies
by ruth on August 27, 2008
I was surfing on some allergy-related website when I chanced upon an advertisement for the Clorox Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray. According to the product description on the product website:
Thi...
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, Living with Allergies
by Gloria Gamat on August 9, 2008
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is now offering allergy-friendly rooms with the hotel chain's ClearAir (SM) Rooms.
The rooms are especially designed for travelers with asthma and allergies, using the ...
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, Hay Fever
by ruth on June 23, 2008
In my entry on the use of Neti Pots for nasal allergies, reader Marcus left a comment, recommending an alternative that has worked for him. He says:
I have tried both the neti and Nasopure and have fo...
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, Hay Fever
, Online Shops
by ruth on June 16, 2008
The Pollen.com website has introduced several new features for its users.
Pollen History provides you a 30-day allergy index history according to your zip code. You can use the chart to track the pol...
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Food Allergies
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by ruth on June 12, 2008
Have you ever heard of peanut-detector dogs? These are special breeds of dogs specially trained to recognize the scent of minuscule amounts of peanuts, pretty much like those trained to sniff explosiv...
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, Latex/Rubber Allergies
by ruth on April 28, 2008
The US FDA has approved of a new alternative to latex gloves that apparently do not cause allergic reactions in people with Type 1 Latex Allergy. The new gloves, made by privately-held Yulex Corp, are...
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Food Allergies
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by ruth on February 18, 2008
Have allergies, will travel? You might want to bring personal airline seat covers with you. Considering that there often isn't enough time between flights to thoroughly clean airline seats, you ne...
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, Hay Fever
, Mold Allergy
by ruth on February 13, 2008
How allergy-friendly have you made your dwellings? Beddings, curtains, carpets, toys, aircon filters, dehumidifiers... these are just some of the places where allergy-causing dust mites and molds may ...
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by ruth on January 21, 2008
LG Electronics has recently launched a new line of washing machines touted to be the first washing machine proven to reduce allergens, and as such has been certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundati...
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Allergy Basics
, Food Allergies
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on January 8, 2008
The rotation diet is a useful tool for identifying the food items you react to, find out which alternatives you can use and possibly prevent developing new allergies to these alternative ingredients. ...
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, Recipes
by ruth on December 27, 2007
Carol Fenster's Savory Palate, Inc. offers aa collection of recipes for breads, cookies, muffins, pizza, cakes that are wheat (gluten)-free and dairy-free.
To create these treats, you'll nee...
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, Pet Allergies
by ruth on December 26, 2007
You love cats, but are allergic to them and can't possibly afford one of those designer breeds of hypoallergenic cats. Well, ther might be hope.
The Sneeze-Free Cat Owner is entirely devoted to ...
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, Pet Allergies
by ruth on December 21, 2007
If you suffer from indoor allergies (allergic reaction to pet dander, molds, and dust mites), here's something that might help reduce your symptoms: Febreze Allergen Reducer.
Febreze Allergen re...
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, Insect Allergies
by ruth on December 13, 2007
For just 2 dollars each, the AAAAI is selling children's storybooks about allergies and asthma. Here's a preview:
All About Allergies: This colorful book is written just for kids who have all...
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by ruth on December 13, 2007
Claritin is offering free story booklets for kids with indoor and seasonal allergies.
There are three booklets to be had:
Casey learns about her indoor allergies
Casey learns about her seasonal al...
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on November 30, 2007
As a segue to my previous post on Christmas gift ideas for allergy sufferers, here's another tip: look for this logo that certifies that that the product has been scientifically tested and proven ...
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, Hay Fever
, Living with Allergies
by ruth on November 30, 2007
Shopping for christmas gifts to all your loved ones can be stressful enough. But ideas can run even drier when trying to come up with an appropriate gift for someone with a host of allergies.
Sheree...
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by ruth on October 25, 2007
If you join WEGO Health's Allergy Community, you'll get this for free:
What do you get for joining?
By being a part of our community you will:
Connect with other families dealing with all t...
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, Online Shops
by ruth on October 25, 2007
ICE Gems makes probably the most fashionable medical bracelets I have ever come across. Look at this beauty:
The pretty collection of multi-coloured Swarovski crystals and stirling silver beads exud...
