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Insect Allergies
by ruth on May 13, 2009
According to a study comparing different schools, integrated pest management is a much better strategy in controlling cockroach infestations and reducing the levels of cockroach allergens in the area....
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Allergy: Research and Development
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, Insect Allergies
, Mold Allergy
by ruth on August 23, 2008
A recent Newsweek article discusses the effects of global warming on the prevalence of different types of allergies. Ragweed allergies, which account for the majority of seasonal allergies that peaks ...
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by ruth on May 28, 2008
Summer is in the air! Once again, it's time for grilling, ice cream, picnics, gardening and spending lots and lots of time outdoors in the sun! But beware, not only those who suffer from hay fever...
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Food Allergies
, Insect Allergies
by ruth on April 12, 2008
In some cases, when you exhibit allergic reaction to certain foods, it may be that it's not a reaction to the food per se, but to certain additives such as preservatives and food dyes present in t...
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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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Insect Allergies
, Living with Allergies
by ruth on November 5, 2007
Autumn is also the time to be extra-concerned about another cause of indoor allergies that's becoming more and more prevalent: Asian ladybugs.
These bugs are usually happy to stay in the woods d...
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by ruth on August 21, 2007
If it looks like food allergy and feels like food allergy, it is food allergy? Apparently not.
Terra Sigillata points to an article on The New England Journal of Medicine about 5 patients who had all...
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Insect Allergies
by ruth on July 27, 2007
Yes indeed.
Like this story at BBC News: 59 years old Richard Francis was stung on the elbow on Sunday and started feeling ill 10 minutes later. Francis hd severe allergy to insect stings, but had n...
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by ruth on June 25, 2007
Soon, it will be officially summer, and the fun begins. Unfortunately, not just for us, but also for our multi-legged foes: fire-ants wasps, bees, hornets, and other insects. For those with allergies ...
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by ruth on June 20, 2007
In a study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, researchers have found out that breastfed babies with eczema showed milder allergy symptoms if their mothers laughed hours before feeding...
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Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
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by ruth on June 18, 2007
They say that if you don't replace your mattress, after about 10 years, it's weight would nearly double. Yes, it's a bit disgusting to think what all those added weight comprise of. That&#...
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Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
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by ruth on May 29, 2007
I've been eying one of those pricey Dyson vacuum cleaners that promises to suck your home free of allergens. They are even said to be approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundati...
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by ruth on May 21, 2007
How hot do you wash your laundry? A recent study indicates that particularly for those with dust mite, pet dander and pollen allergies, the temperature at which you wash your clothes and sheets does m...
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, Mold Allergy
by ruth on April 27, 2007
As I write this entry, shipping boxes lay open across our flat. We're relocating in a couple of months, and we've started packing. If you've ever moved residences, you know how grueling a ...
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by ruth on March 23, 2007
Hollander Home Fashions has received the asthma friendly® certification mark by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) on several of its pillows and mattress pads.
Pillows and other beddi...
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by ruth on March 19, 2007
I abhor cockroaches because I associate these pests with filth and disease. A report also says that cockroaches in homes and schools is a major contributor in the increasing rates of asthma and other ...
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Insect Allergies
by ruth on March 5, 2007
Pillows that are touted to be non-allergenic can be quite expensive. Some people go for synthetic, foam ones, thinking that they're better than feather or down-filled ones. However, this isn't...
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by ruth on February 24, 2007
Here is one dustmite that's no threat, even to those with dust mite allergies: the Dust Mite Plush Doll by Critters, a trademark of Giant Microbes, Inc.
Unless you live in Antarctica, you've ...
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by ruth on December 19, 2006
Generally, the bedroom is where we spend most of our time and that's why for those with indoor allergies, it is important to minimize the levels of, if not totally eliminate, offending allergens i...
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by ruth on December 8, 2006
Here's another gadget that could benefit those with environmental and pet allergies. The Cleanaer is the first liquid ionizer and has been given the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval for...
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by ruth on November 22, 2006
If you have asthma or indoor allergies, particularly to dust mites, and are considering getting new beddings and pillows, you might want to wait a couple of weeks until the Allergy Standards Ltd relea...
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Insect Allergies
by ruth on November 11, 2006
Here on my side of the world, ladybugs are considered as a symbol of luck. However, symbol or not, an infestation is bad news. And in autumn, when they start seeking warmer niches near our homes, lady...
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, Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on September 16, 2006
Did you know that after about 10 years, the weight of your mattress doubles? Imagine the amount of dust (and dust mites!), sweat, grime, hair, and other potential allergens accummulating on that piece...
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by ruth on August 26, 2006
A team of researchers have analyzed more than 3,500 samples of dust from homes in 22 sites across Europe, and have observed that there is a large qualitative and quantitative differences of house dust...
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by ruth on July 23, 2006
As a further service to those in the UK suffering from allergies, here's an article that put together some of the most useful websites for information, support and product offers. Among the mentio...
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by ruth on July 20, 2006
While some people are deathly allergic to wasps, bees, hornets, and the like, there are those who actively seek them.
Cook is collecting certain hornets, wasps and yellow jackets - species known as v...
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by ruth on June 29, 2006
It's the season when people start to spend more and more time outdoors. For those who have gardens to tend, longer and sunnier days also mean that there's a lot to do while the weather permits...
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on June 27, 2006
I am in the market for a new pillow. The one I am currently using is almost six years old, and I think it has already served its purpose. It's so limp and out-of-shape and has already survived sev...
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, Living with Allergies
by ruth on June 27, 2006
You or your child has allergic asthma, so you clean the house and rid it of all possible irritants such as pollen, dust, mold and other airborne particles. You often change the curtains, the bedsheets...
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by ruth on June 19, 2006
Yesterday evening, we went for a walk in a meadow near a barn and I recognized how many insects are in the air. Apparently, we're not the only ones enjoying the early summer days. Afterall, for in...
