Category Archives: Allergies

Allerca Creates Hypoallergenic Cat

  Finally, a truly hypoallergenic cat makes his television debut on the Rachel Ray Show.  A company named Allerca has targeted the gene found in cats that causes allergies.  Over the years, Allerca has genetically altered their cats through selective breeding, so that otherwise allergic cat … Continue reading

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Children From Allergies

A recent study from Sweden’s Linkoping University found that babies were less likely to develop early allergic reactions if their mothers consumed an increased amount of fish oil (containing high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids) during their pregnancy.  The mothers chosen for the … Continue reading

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A Closer Look at Dust Mites

 This video should give you a better idea of what is crawling around in your bed.  If you ever wake up in the morning to itchy eyes that you can barely open, a headache or stuffed up nose, then you … Continue reading

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That “New Car Smell” Could Make You Sick

This video was made by Healthycar.org, a website dedicated to rating how healthy – or unhealthy – your car is.  That "new car smell" is actually made up of several highly toxic chemicals! Watch this video to learn how deadly a … Continue reading

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Acupuncture = Allergy Cure?

A study conducted at Children’s Hospital in Boston found that 70% of the children treated with acupuncture for their allergies felt that the treatment helped their symptoms.  Watch this video for more information on this alternative allergy treatment:   What do … Continue reading

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Enjoy Spring by Controlling Your Allergies

Here’s a brief overview of the effects that the spring months have on allergies as well as some useful tips on how to control your symptoms.  Match sure that you are ready for the spring allergy season – watch this video! … Continue reading

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A Drug-Free Allergy Fix

Rinsing out your sinuses with the help of a neti pot or syringe full of salt water can do wonders for your allergy symptoms.  The use of "nasal irrigation" has become very popular with allergy and sinusitis sufferers because it … Continue reading

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Stress Allergies

Did you know that stress can impact your allergies?  It’s true – a recent study revealed that stress and anxiety can make your allergic reactions 2-4 times as bad! Watch this video for more information on how stress can affect … Continue reading

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Top 2 Tips for Mold Allergies

Are your allergies acting up year-round?  If so, it might be that mold has taken up residence in your home.  Mold thrive in areas were there is moisture and warm, making your home a perfect green house for growing molds and mildews. … Continue reading

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Christmas Allergies

Watch this video for some surprising facts about how the holidays can impact your allergies!   For more information about how real and artificial Christmas tree might impact your allergies (and some helpful tips), see my post about Christmas Tree Allergies. Do you … Continue reading

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