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by ruth on March 8, 2010
Winter, adieu! It's time to think of activities for the next sunnier, warmer months that calls for more outdoor fun!
For those of you who shun the pools because of chlorine allergies or intoler...
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by ruth on March 3, 2010
A couple of weeks ago, we braved a trip to a new public swimming pool about half an hour's drive form our place. As a backgrounder, whenever we go swimming, my son almost always end up having bout...
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by ruth on January 17, 2010
The gift-givign season may have been over, but here's a good gift idea for birthdays and other occasions for people who have medical conditions such as allergies: medic alert jewelry. Bracelets, k...
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by ruth on December 16, 2009
Food. Molds. Pets. Dustmites. Those are some the more common culprits for allergies during this time of the year. It's a time for parties and lots of dining out. Trees, boughs and hollies are brou...
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by ruth on November 1, 2009
AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program has released a Free "Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home".
The publication, that may be downloaded and reproduced from AAFA's...
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by ruth on October 5, 2009
Fall allergy season is well underway. Do you live in one of the "most challenging places" for people with allergies? Based on pollen scores, (airborne grass/tree/weed pollen and mold spores), the numb...
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Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
, 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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by ruth on March 31, 2009
If your child has been newly diagnosed with asthma, how do you talk to your children about their condition, medications and symptom management?
Schering-Plough, manufacturers of Asmanex Twisthalers,...
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by ruth on March 25, 2009
If you're not using any mattress protectors or pillow casings, can you imagine just how much allergens your bed will be harboring in say, two years? It might keep you awake if you knew! Just think...
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by ruth on March 24, 2009
Has spring sprung in your neck of the woods? Here's a video courtesy of CNN featuring ways to avoid the worst of the spring allergy season:
Embedded video from CNN Video
Spring is ...
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by ruth on March 5, 2009
Schering-Plough is giving away annual scholarships amounting to $5,000 each to 10 high school seniors with asthma who intend to pursue higher education. All high school seniors with asthma who will gr...
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by ruth on March 5, 2009
Schering-Plough is giving away annual scholarships amounting to $5,000 each to 10 high school seniors with asthma who intend to pursue higher education. All high school seniors with asthma who will gr...
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by ruth on February 18, 2009
While there are those who break into sneezing fits in the presence of furry pets (like the President's daughter, for example), there is a lot of evidence indicating that growing up with pets make ...
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by ruth on January 30, 2009
Here's another recent article that discusses the so-called hygiene hypothesis: Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You.
If you're a parent who has been dealing with allergies now, there...
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by ruth on January 12, 2009
Many studies have already shown that a woman's diet during her pregnancy can affect her baby's health, not only during the time it's in the womb, but well into its adulthood. This phenomen...
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by ruth on November 30, 2008
In the US, Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season while Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the start of Christmas shopping!
If you're looking for appropriate gif...
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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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by ruth on November 24, 2008
Like many parents of food-allergic children, I've become an semi-expert on reading ingredient lists on food labels. These days, I only have to watch out for peanuts and other tree nuts, but there ...
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by ruth on November 13, 2008
They say to every cloud is a silver lining. Next time you're having a bout of allergy attacks, instead of cursing your overreacting immune system, think of it this way: those sneezing fits could b...
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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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, Other Allergies
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by ruth on September 30, 2008
Your eye are red and itchy. So is your nose. You're sneezing, wheezing, and you can't figure out why. Well, you think you're allergic, and you're probably right, but to what? If you ar...
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by ruth on September 24, 2008
You don't need to consult someone with travel nursing experience or anyone with any other medical background to find a remedy to combat the common sore throat.
I've been having bouts of nasal...
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by ruth on September 20, 2008
As a new parent, I know how important and helpful it is to be with other new mothers, particularly during the first few years. It is comforting, educational and simply good for the soul to be with oth...
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by ruth on September 18, 2008
I've been running around town the last few days organizing the my son's birthday party. Gee, I can't believe he's turning 6!
That also means I've been doing this half a dozen time...
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by ruth on September 2, 2008
That stress can aggravate allergies among children is something that has already been documented. But how? And how stressful must an even be to have an effect?
German researchers addressed these ques...
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by ruth on August 25, 2008
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis this month, including a checklist on when a referral to an allergist/im...
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by ruth on August 22, 2008
If you are taking allergy medications such as allegra (available generically as fexofenadine), better down them with plain water instead of fruit juices. There are substances in fruit juices that bloc...
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Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies
, 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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by ruth on July 30, 2008
Cursing your allergies already? Well, here's a consolation: people with atopic diseases such as asthma, hay fever and food allergies have 25 percent less likelihood of contracting B-cell Non-Hodgk...
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by ruth on July 29, 2008
Exposure of children to tobacco smoke has always been associated with increased risks of asthma and allergies. A news study presents data supporting that smoking during pregnancy or short after the bi...
