Category Archives: Dust

Natural Supplements and Alternative Therapies for Allergies

This video offers several alternative methods to treating allergies.  Through the use of vitamins, supplements and other therapies, you can find relief from the unpleasant symptoms of allergies. Watch this video for more details:    So the supplements that can … Continue reading

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Hitting the Road with Asthma

This time of year is when most people begin planning their summer vacation.  If you are one of the 22.2 million people who have asthma in the United States, then this video may help you or your allergic family members when … 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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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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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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Pediatric Allergy Testing

Ever wonder what it’s like to get an allergy test?  In this video, a young boy named Davis DeLozier describes what an allergy test is like.  Watch carefully as the nurse administers the test using little plastic instruments that have trace amount … Continue reading

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The Link Between Allergies and Asthma

Allergies and asthma are often believed to be two different types of the same illness.  For people who have both allergies and asthma, it can be hard to keep both of the conditions under control.  Have you ever noticed that if … Continue reading

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In the News: Iraq War Veterans Developing Allergies

Careful analysis of over 6,000 soldiers’ medical records has revealed that troops deployed to the Middle East are at an increased risk for developing allergic diseases.  The comparison was made between soldiers who had served in the Persian Gulf and … Continue reading

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Spring Dust Allergies

Spring time might be marked with eager anticipation by gardeners, joggers and sun worshippers alike, but as for those who suffer from asthma or allergies, this time of year promises misery.  During the winter months, most of the causes of allergy … Continue reading

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