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The Secret to Living With Allergies
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Colleen F Finnegan asked:
Part 1:Â Understanding the Allergy Basics
Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or indoor allergies to dust mites, molds and pet dander, you may be regularly faced with allergy symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing or more. You may experience allergy symptoms while outside as a result of seasonal allergies. Or, your allergic reactions can come about due to exposure to indoor allergens while cleaning, coming into contact with pets or even while sleeping! In order to understand the secret to living with allergies, you must educate yourself about allergic triggers, environmental controls and what causes your allergy symptoms. As Part 1 of the Allergy Control Products series on The Secrets to Living with Allergies, learn some time-tested allergen avoidance steps toward living a healthier life that is free of allergy symptoms.Â
Step 1:Â Diagnose the Allergy Triggers that Cause Your Allergy Symptoms
Any allergy sufferer knows the misery that can be caused by allergy symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, headache, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, rash and even severe symptoms such as asthmatic reactions. What some allergy sufferers don’t fully know is what may be triggering their allergies, and the key to managing these symptoms is diagnosing precisely what causes allergic reactions. It may be surprising that many allergy sufferers who have mild allergy symptoms may not be able to pinpoint what they are allergic to. Without consulting with a physician to understand the nature of their allergies, these allergy sufferers are unable to proactively control their allergies.Â
In some cases, identifying allergy triggers is easy. For instance, if you sneeze and have trouble breathing when around cats, it’s likely that you have a pet allergy. Certain food allergies, contact with allergen sources or exposure to obvious allergy sources (such as dusty or moldy rooms) may also be easy to identify. However, many people are unaware that they can come into daily contact with large allergen sources throughout the home that cause or worsen their allergy symptoms. Understanding your sensitivity and resulting allergy reactions to these indoor allergens can have a profound impact on alleviating your allergy symptoms.
For the best understanding of your specific allergies, see your physician or allergist for allergy testing. A skin test may be performed in order to determine whether you many be allergic to dust mites, pollens, pet dander, fungi or other sources. Allergy medications or allergen injections may be recommended. Physicians can help you outline a plan for addressing your exposure to allergy triggers in order to alleviate allergy symptoms.
Step 2:Â Identify the Dust Mite as One of the Biggest Culprits in Causing Indoor Allergies
The top 3 indoor allergens are dust mite allergens, molds and pet dander. All three can be found in most homes and millions of dust mites can be found in even the cleanest of homes. One easy way to find allergy relief is to reduce your allergen exposure within your home. Many people who have allergies are allergic to dust mites and because they cannot be seen by the ***** eye, you could be totally unaware of how much you come in contact with dust mite allergens.Â
Dust mites are relatives of the spider, and they thrive in the dark, warm and humid environment found in pillows, mattresses, bedding, carpets and upholstered furniture. Dust mites excrete fecal particles and it is these particles, as well as their dead bodies, that cause your allergic symptoms. In fact, “dust†is made up of dust mite allergens and other allergen particles. Inhaling these particles triggers your allergies.Â
Around the home, you come in regular contact with indoor allergens, but the greatest allergen exposure is to dust mite allergens. A large dust mite allergen source is your bed. If you wake up feeling congested, sneezing, with swollen eyes or a runny nose, or with other allergy symptoms, inhaling dust mite allergens while you sleep is to blame. You spend up to 8 hours a day in bed, inhaling these allergens and unwittingly aggravating your allergies. The second largest source of dust mite allergens is found in carpeting. Since many homes have carpeting, the carpet is another large area for causing allergy symptoms.Â
Step 3:Â For Indoor Allergy Relief, Control Your Environment to Eliminate Allergy Triggers
The good news is that simple steps around the home could alleviate allergy symptoms and possibly reduce your need for allergy medications and treatments. The first step is to address the bedroom due to the large amount of time spent there each day. Cover your pillow, mattress and other bedding in allergy bed encasings to create a barrier between you and the dust mite allergens in the bed. Wash your linens frequently in hot water to remove allergens. Treat your carpet with special allergy-removing carpet products, or remove carpets in favor of hardwood floors or tile. Vacuum weekly with a quality HEPA vacuum, which will contain allergens while you clean, and wear a face mask while cleaning. Keep your home’s humidity level below 50% as low humidity discourages dust mite and mold growth.Â
For more tips on controlling dust mite allergies in your home, request a copy of the Allergy Control Products Improving Life Indoors catalog or visit the Allergy Control® Allergy Learning Center for more allergy education. Also, visit allergycontrol.com for upcoming topics regarding The Secret to Living with Allergies. Next, Allergy Control Products will cover Addressing Pet Allergies and future series will include Controlling Mold in Your Home. Don’t miss these helpful allergy tips from the allergen avoidance experts!
Part 1:Â Understanding the Allergy Basics
Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or indoor allergies to dust mites, molds and pet dander, you may be regularly faced with allergy symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing or more. You may experience allergy symptoms while outside as a result of seasonal allergies. Or, your allergic reactions can come about due to exposure to indoor allergens while cleaning, coming into contact with pets or even while sleeping! In order to understand the secret to living with allergies, you must educate yourself about allergic triggers, environmental controls and what causes your allergy symptoms. As Part 1 of the Allergy Control Products series on The Secrets to Living with Allergies, learn some time-tested allergen avoidance steps toward living a healthier life that is free of allergy symptoms.Â
Step 1:Â Diagnose the Allergy Triggers that Cause Your Allergy Symptoms
Any allergy sufferer knows the misery that can be caused by allergy symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, headache, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, rash and even severe symptoms such as asthmatic reactions. What some allergy sufferers don’t fully know is what may be triggering their allergies, and the key to managing these symptoms is diagnosing precisely what causes allergic reactions. It may be surprising that many allergy sufferers who have mild allergy symptoms may not be able to pinpoint what they are allergic to. Without consulting with a physician to understand the nature of their allergies, these allergy sufferers are unable to proactively control their allergies.Â
In some cases, identifying allergy triggers is easy. For instance, if you sneeze and have trouble breathing when around cats, it’s likely that you have a pet allergy. Certain food allergies, contact with allergen sources or exposure to obvious allergy sources (such as dusty or moldy rooms) may also be easy to identify. However, many people are unaware that they can come into daily contact with large allergen sources throughout the home that cause or worsen their allergy symptoms. Understanding your sensitivity and resulting allergy reactions to these indoor allergens can have a profound impact on alleviating your allergy symptoms.
For the best understanding of your specific allergies, see your physician or allergist for allergy testing. A skin test may be performed in order to determine whether you many be allergic to dust mites, pollens, pet dander, fungi or other sources. Allergy medications or allergen injections may be recommended. Physicians can help you outline a plan for addressing your exposure to allergy triggers in order to alleviate allergy symptoms.
Step 2:Â Identify the Dust Mite as One of the Biggest Culprits in Causing Indoor Allergies
The top 3 indoor allergens are dust mite allergens, molds and pet dander. All three can be found in most homes and millions of dust mites can be found in even the cleanest of homes. One easy way to find allergy relief is to reduce your allergen exposure within your home. Many people who have allergies are allergic to dust mites and because they cannot be seen by the ***** eye, you could be totally unaware of how much you come in contact with dust mite allergens.Â
Dust mites are relatives of the spider, and they thrive in the dark, warm and humid environment found in pillows, mattresses, bedding, carpets and upholstered furniture. Dust mites excrete fecal particles and it is these particles, as well as their dead bodies, that cause your allergic symptoms. In fact, “dust†is made up of dust mite allergens and other allergen particles. Inhaling these particles triggers your allergies.Â
Around the home, you come in regular contact with indoor allergens, but the greatest allergen exposure is to dust mite allergens. A large dust mite allergen source is your bed. If you wake up feeling congested, sneezing, with swollen eyes or a runny nose, or with other allergy symptoms, inhaling dust mite allergens while you sleep is to blame. You spend up to 8 hours a day in bed, inhaling these allergens and unwittingly aggravating your allergies. The second largest source of dust mite allergens is found in carpeting. Since many homes have carpeting, the carpet is another large area for causing allergy symptoms.Â
Step 3:Â For Indoor Allergy Relief, Control Your Environment to Eliminate Allergy Triggers
The good news is that simple steps around the home could alleviate allergy symptoms and possibly reduce your need for allergy medications and treatments. The first step is to address the bedroom due to the large amount of time spent there each day. Cover your pillow, mattress and other bedding in allergy bed encasings to create a barrier between you and the dust mite allergens in the bed. Wash your linens frequently in hot water to remove allergens. Treat your carpet with special allergy-removing carpet products, or remove carpets in favor of hardwood floors or tile. Vacuum weekly with a quality HEPA vacuum, which will contain allergens while you clean, and wear a face mask while cleaning. Keep your home’s humidity level below 50% as low humidity discourages dust mite and mold growth.Â
For more tips on controlling dust mite allergies in your home, request a copy of the Allergy Control Products Improving Life Indoors catalog or visit the Allergy Control® Allergy Learning Center for more allergy education. Also, visit allergycontrol.com for upcoming topics regarding The Secret to Living with Allergies. Next, Allergy Control Products will cover Addressing Pet Allergies and future series will include Controlling Mold in Your Home. Don’t miss these helpful allergy tips from the allergen avoidance experts!
Nov
24
Cat Allergy
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Steve Johnson asked:
If we were smart we would avoid things that we are allergic to but who said most of us were smart or sane when it comes to our pets. For most cat lovers there is no way they are going to part with their beloved pet because of a cat allergy.
That means you’ll need to learn to manage your cats and your cat allergy symptoms. Although you might not rid yourself of your cat allergy you should be able to make your symptoms manageable.
In case you have forgotten we’ll give you a little reminder about the allergens and the fact that they are airborne so when you breathe them in you can have a cat allergy reaction. There is a high rate of contamination and recontamination.
1. No More Monkeys Jumping On The Bed
Okay no monkey’s here but there will be no more cats sleeping on your bed. This might be the hardest habit to break but it’s a small price to pay to wake up clear headed in the morning and without your cat allergy bothering you.
2. No Trespassing
The bedroom has to become a cat free zone and this will reduce the allergens to almost zero. Don’t give into your cats. They’ll find somewhere else they love to curl up and you’ll find yourself suffering a lot less with your cat allergy.
3. Give Me An H..E..P…A
HEPA air filters do a great job of cleaning the air in your home and because cat dander is so difficult to pick up this is a smart way to be effective and help your cat allergy.
4. HEPA Vacuum
Vacuuming just became that much more important. You need to invest in a HEPA vacuum cleaner and you need to vacuum walls, carpets, furniture, and just about anything else that lives in the house other than Grandma’s fine china. You need to do it at least twice a week to reduce your cat allergy.
5. Steam Clean
Using a vapor steam cleaner to clean your home will kill the proteins in the dander. This has been scientifically proven. What that means is for under a hundred dollars you can rid your home of everything and you’ll find your cat allergy is forgotten.
6. Wash Em Now!
Always wash your hands right after handling your cat and make sure you do not rub your eyes at any time even after you’ve washed your hands. Your cat allergies will be better.
7. Heat It Up!
Wash all your bedding in water that is 140 degrees and do this twice a month to eliminate dust mites and cat allergens.
8. Bath Your Cat
Yes we know that this task could easily be worse than your cat allergy but you simply have to do it at least once a month and more often if you can.
What’s most important to realize when you suffer from a cat allergy is that you do not have to get rid of your cat. Your cat is a family member and getting rid of your cat is like getting rid of one of your children. You can have your cat and your cat allergy too.
If we were smart we would avoid things that we are allergic to but who said most of us were smart or sane when it comes to our pets. For most cat lovers there is no way they are going to part with their beloved pet because of a cat allergy.
That means you’ll need to learn to manage your cats and your cat allergy symptoms. Although you might not rid yourself of your cat allergy you should be able to make your symptoms manageable.
In case you have forgotten we’ll give you a little reminder about the allergens and the fact that they are airborne so when you breathe them in you can have a cat allergy reaction. There is a high rate of contamination and recontamination.
1. No More Monkeys Jumping On The Bed
Okay no monkey’s here but there will be no more cats sleeping on your bed. This might be the hardest habit to break but it’s a small price to pay to wake up clear headed in the morning and without your cat allergy bothering you.
2. No Trespassing
The bedroom has to become a cat free zone and this will reduce the allergens to almost zero. Don’t give into your cats. They’ll find somewhere else they love to curl up and you’ll find yourself suffering a lot less with your cat allergy.
3. Give Me An H..E..P…A
HEPA air filters do a great job of cleaning the air in your home and because cat dander is so difficult to pick up this is a smart way to be effective and help your cat allergy.
4. HEPA Vacuum
Vacuuming just became that much more important. You need to invest in a HEPA vacuum cleaner and you need to vacuum walls, carpets, furniture, and just about anything else that lives in the house other than Grandma’s fine china. You need to do it at least twice a week to reduce your cat allergy.
5. Steam Clean
Using a vapor steam cleaner to clean your home will kill the proteins in the dander. This has been scientifically proven. What that means is for under a hundred dollars you can rid your home of everything and you’ll find your cat allergy is forgotten.
6. Wash Em Now!
Always wash your hands right after handling your cat and make sure you do not rub your eyes at any time even after you’ve washed your hands. Your cat allergies will be better.
7. Heat It Up!
Wash all your bedding in water that is 140 degrees and do this twice a month to eliminate dust mites and cat allergens.
8. Bath Your Cat
Yes we know that this task could easily be worse than your cat allergy but you simply have to do it at least once a month and more often if you can.
What’s most important to realize when you suffer from a cat allergy is that you do not have to get rid of your cat. Your cat is a family member and getting rid of your cat is like getting rid of one of your children. You can have your cat and your cat allergy too.
Nov
11
Avengerlachy asked:
Is there anything at home that you can find to remove Dust mites on rabbits?
How?
If not what other solutions can we do?
How much on average will it take to remove these at the Vet?
What is your source pickles?????
Is there anything at home that you can find to remove Dust mites on rabbits?
How?
If not what other solutions can we do?
How much on average will it take to remove these at the Vet?
What is your source pickles?????
Nov
2
Buying Guide For Bedding
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Louise Barlow asked:
The average person spends more than 33% of their life asleep so choosing the right bedding is very important. There are many different types of bed linen so we’ve put this guide together to help you find the perfect bedding for you.
Index
• Bed Linen Items
• Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes
• Pillowcase Sizes
• Bed Linen Types
• What is Thread Count and why is it important?
• Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen
• Flannelette Bed Linen
• Plain Dye Bed Linen
• Kids Bed Linen
• Mattress Toppers
• Blankets & Throws
• Bed Linen Care
Bed Linen Items
• Quilt Cover
• Fitted Sheet (Standard fit)
• Fitted Sheet (Deep fit)
• Flat Sheet
• Divan Trim
• Pillowcase
Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes
• Standard fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is 25cm (10″) deep
• Deep fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is 28cm (11″) deep
Pillow Sizes
• Housewife pillowcase - measures 50×75cm (18×30″)
• Oxford pillowcase - measures 50×75cm (18×30″) but in addition to these dimensions they have a 5cm (2″) fabric border around the outside which can be frilled or flat
• Square pillowcase - measures 65×65cm (26×26″)
• Kingsize pillowcase - measures 50×90cm (20×35″)
• Box pillowcase - this pillowcase has a gusset and it measures 48×74x10cm (19×29x4″)
• V shaped pillowcase - 92×41cm (36×16″)
Bed Linen Types
• Embellished bed linen is embroidered or brocaded with appliquéd fabrics, the embellishments give the fabric a luxurious quality.
• Printed bed linen is constructed from pre-printed fabric; there are tyles and colours to suit both modern and traditional décor.
• Dorma is a famous and well respected brand of bedding.
What is Thread Count and why is it important?
• The ‘Thread Count’ means the number of threads in a square inch of fabric.
• The higher the thread count, the finer and smoother the fabric will be.
• The higher the thread count, the better the quality of the fabric and the longer it will last.
Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen
What is Egyptian Cotton?
• 100% Cotton
• Extremely soft and luxurious
• Grown on the banks of the River Nile
• Spun, woven, finished and packed in Alexandria
Which Egyptian Cotton to choose?
Hotel Collection 300 Thread Count
• Superior quality at 300 thread count
• Soft, fine, sophisticated and elegant Egyptian Cotton sateen (sateen is a fabric with a gentle lustre)
• Available in Flat Sheets, Fitted Sheets, Pillowcases and Quilt Covers
What is Percale?
• Fabrics must have a thread count of at least 180 threads per square inch in order to be classed as percale.
• Percale can refer to cotton or polyester or a mix of the two together.
• The higher the thread count, the better quality the fabric and the longer it will last.
Flannelette Bed Linen
Why choose Flannelette?
• Made of 100% cotton but with a slightly ‘fluffier’ appearance and texture.
• Soft against the skin.
• Insulating to keep you warm in Winter yet cool in Summer.
Plain Dye Bed Linen
Why choose Plain Dye?
• Completely plain with no pattern or texture.
• Available in 9 different colours including white.
• Available in Non Iron Plain Dye to save on the ironing.
Kids Bed Linen
• There are over 25 different ranges of bed linen, bedding accessories and blankets for kids, both boys and girls including cot and pram bedding for babies.
• Most kids and babies bed linen is machine washable.
Mattress Protectors & Toppers
There are over 14 different types of mattress protector / mattress topper. Mattress toppers add volume to your mattress and therefore increase the comfort. Mattress protectors can also add comfort but are mainly used to protect your mattress from stains and spillages.
• Dry Nights mattress protectors: specially designed to be super absorbent with an inner core which draws moisture away from the body whilst also preventing damage to your mattress.
• Anti Allergy mattress protector: with ‘Everfresh’ protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
• Double Fill mattress protector : luxury polycotton with thick polyester filling.
• Triple Fill mattress protector : 50% cotton / 50% polyester filling with 30 cm (12″) extra deep skirt to fit all mattresses.
• Slumberland mattress protector: 100% cotton filled with soft feather and down.
• Memory Foam mattress topper: mouldable for complete neck and spine support.
• Waterproof mattress protector: guaranteed to be 100% waterproof with ‘Everfresh’ antibacterial protection
• Pillow Protector: with ‘Everfresh’ protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
• Sleep System: a full bed protection set including mattress protector, quilt protector and pillow protector
Everfresh bedding stays fresh and clean for longer helping to protect you from dust mites and all kinds of bacteria and fungi that like to share your bed with you. Everfresh has a non allergenic filling and all items in the range are machine washable.
Blankets & Throws
• Thermosoft blankets are made from microfibre which means they’re as warm as wool but without the weight.
• Many other blankets and throws are available.
Bed Linen Care
• We recommend you wash your bedding once a week following the manufacturers’ instructions on washing, drying and ironing.
• These instructions may be found on the packaging or on labels sewn into the inside seam of each individual item.
The average person spends more than 33% of their life asleep so choosing the right bedding is very important. There are many different types of bed linen so we’ve put this guide together to help you find the perfect bedding for you.
Index
• Bed Linen Items
• Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes
• Pillowcase Sizes
• Bed Linen Types
• What is Thread Count and why is it important?
• Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen
• Flannelette Bed Linen
• Plain Dye Bed Linen
• Kids Bed Linen
• Mattress Toppers
• Blankets & Throws
• Bed Linen Care
Bed Linen Items
• Quilt Cover
• Fitted Sheet (Standard fit)
• Fitted Sheet (Deep fit)
• Flat Sheet
• Divan Trim
• Pillowcase
Quilt Cover & Sheet Sizes
• Standard fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is 25cm (10″) deep
• Deep fitted sheets will fit a mattress which is 28cm (11″) deep
Pillow Sizes
• Housewife pillowcase - measures 50×75cm (18×30″)
• Oxford pillowcase - measures 50×75cm (18×30″) but in addition to these dimensions they have a 5cm (2″) fabric border around the outside which can be frilled or flat
• Square pillowcase - measures 65×65cm (26×26″)
• Kingsize pillowcase - measures 50×90cm (20×35″)
• Box pillowcase - this pillowcase has a gusset and it measures 48×74x10cm (19×29x4″)
• V shaped pillowcase - 92×41cm (36×16″)
Bed Linen Types
• Embellished bed linen is embroidered or brocaded with appliquéd fabrics, the embellishments give the fabric a luxurious quality.
• Printed bed linen is constructed from pre-printed fabric; there are tyles and colours to suit both modern and traditional décor.
• Dorma is a famous and well respected brand of bedding.
What is Thread Count and why is it important?
• The ‘Thread Count’ means the number of threads in a square inch of fabric.
• The higher the thread count, the finer and smoother the fabric will be.
• The higher the thread count, the better the quality of the fabric and the longer it will last.
Egyptian Cotton & Percale Bed Linen
What is Egyptian Cotton?
• 100% Cotton
• Extremely soft and luxurious
• Grown on the banks of the River Nile
• Spun, woven, finished and packed in Alexandria
Which Egyptian Cotton to choose?
Hotel Collection 300 Thread Count
• Superior quality at 300 thread count
• Soft, fine, sophisticated and elegant Egyptian Cotton sateen (sateen is a fabric with a gentle lustre)
• Available in Flat Sheets, Fitted Sheets, Pillowcases and Quilt Covers
What is Percale?
• Fabrics must have a thread count of at least 180 threads per square inch in order to be classed as percale.
• Percale can refer to cotton or polyester or a mix of the two together.
• The higher the thread count, the better quality the fabric and the longer it will last.
Flannelette Bed Linen
Why choose Flannelette?
• Made of 100% cotton but with a slightly ‘fluffier’ appearance and texture.
• Soft against the skin.
• Insulating to keep you warm in Winter yet cool in Summer.
Plain Dye Bed Linen
Why choose Plain Dye?
• Completely plain with no pattern or texture.
• Available in 9 different colours including white.
• Available in Non Iron Plain Dye to save on the ironing.
Kids Bed Linen
• There are over 25 different ranges of bed linen, bedding accessories and blankets for kids, both boys and girls including cot and pram bedding for babies.
• Most kids and babies bed linen is machine washable.
Mattress Protectors & Toppers
There are over 14 different types of mattress protector / mattress topper. Mattress toppers add volume to your mattress and therefore increase the comfort. Mattress protectors can also add comfort but are mainly used to protect your mattress from stains and spillages.
• Dry Nights mattress protectors: specially designed to be super absorbent with an inner core which draws moisture away from the body whilst also preventing damage to your mattress.
• Anti Allergy mattress protector: with ‘Everfresh’ protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
• Double Fill mattress protector : luxury polycotton with thick polyester filling.
• Triple Fill mattress protector : 50% cotton / 50% polyester filling with 30 cm (12″) extra deep skirt to fit all mattresses.
• Slumberland mattress protector: 100% cotton filled with soft feather and down.
• Memory Foam mattress topper: mouldable for complete neck and spine support.
• Waterproof mattress protector: guaranteed to be 100% waterproof with ‘Everfresh’ antibacterial protection
• Pillow Protector: with ‘Everfresh’ protection against allergy, bacteria and dust mites.
• Sleep System: a full bed protection set including mattress protector, quilt protector and pillow protector
Everfresh bedding stays fresh and clean for longer helping to protect you from dust mites and all kinds of bacteria and fungi that like to share your bed with you. Everfresh has a non allergenic filling and all items in the range are machine washable.
Blankets & Throws
• Thermosoft blankets are made from microfibre which means they’re as warm as wool but without the weight.
• Many other blankets and throws are available.
Bed Linen Care
• We recommend you wash your bedding once a week following the manufacturers’ instructions on washing, drying and ironing.
• These instructions may be found on the packaging or on labels sewn into the inside seam of each individual item.
Oct
9
what is the most important thing to look for when buying anti dust mite mattress and pillow covers?
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tom w asked:
i have been told by my doctor that I am allergic to dust mites and that i should cover my mattress and pillow, there are so many products out there, I am trying to figure out what is the best and why?
i have been told by my doctor that I am allergic to dust mites and that i should cover my mattress and pillow, there are so many products out there, I am trying to figure out what is the best and why?
Sep
9
Can dust mite or bed bug crawl out of mattress covered with vinyl bed casing?
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Jun Y asked:
I’m not sure if my older bed has bed bugs or not, I wonder if I cover the bed with vinyl case would prevent them to come out?
If vinyl is not good, any recommendation?
I’m not sure if my older bed has bed bugs or not, I wonder if I cover the bed with vinyl case would prevent them to come out?
If vinyl is not good, any recommendation?
Sep
6
Audrey Lynn asked:
Allergies is a condition which affect thousands of people in the world. One of them could be your friend or loved one. Imagine how sad it is when you took time to carefully choose the perfect gift for your loved ones, only to learn soon after that your gift just trigger a bad case of allergy for him/ her. The last thing you want is to spoil someone’s joy just because you did not take his/her allergy into consideration when buying gifts. Here are some tips and ideas for buying gift for someone who are prone to allergies. Your loved ones will appreciate the extra thought that goes into buying a gift for them.
(1)Toys for children
Stuffed toys are the favorites among children but they can be dangerous to the allergy prone. When buying toys for children with allergies, you have to be extra careful. These are some of the things you should bear in mind:
Avoid stuffed animals with real fur as fur is more prone to dust and mold. A safer choice is to choose stuffed animals with polyester filling that is easy to wash and dry. Avoid latex toys. Latex allergy is becoming more common recently and may even fatal in more severe cases.
Wooden and metal toys are a safer choice. Wooden toys are recommended for children with allergies as they do not collect dust or mold, thus are not a suitable breeding ground for dust mite . Some toys are certified as asthma friendly. Get these toys instead.
(2) Products for cleaner indoor air
A good quality vacuum cleaner that contains a true HEPA filter. A true HEPA filter captures over 99.9% of dust mites, pollens and ragweed. Controlling the humidity level in the home is important to anyone with respiratory sensitivities as well as skin disorder such as eczema. A good way to know what the current level is is through a hygrometer. Even those with allergies can enjoy the soft romantic glow of candles with Solar powered rechargeable candles that are soot free.
For someone with a green thumb, a plant ‘watering’ meter would come in handy to help reduce the chance of over watering plants that often leads to mould growth. A carbon monoxide detector placed near fireplaces, space heaters and garages, is a great gift and could save lives.
(3) If you are buying jewelry for someone with allergies, you have to be aware if the jewelry will trigger a reaction. Nickel is known to cause a reaction for those with eczema and psoriasis. Look for nickel free jewelry to be on the safe side.
(4) Conventional skin care products often contains chemicals which are too harsh for sensitive skin and might cause an allergy reactions. A totally natural skin care set made from only the purest organic ingredients is a great gift for someone who is prone to skin allergies.
(5)For those who have dairy allergies, a soy, rice or almond milk maker is a great gift. Soy, rice or almond milk have the same goodness as dairy and with the milk maker, one can enjoy the fresh non dairy milk as well as use it for baking and cooking. Soyquick soy milk maker is recommended as it can be used to make, not only soy milk, but rice, almond, and oat milk.
(6) Juicing is a great way to detoxify the body, and many believe large intake of fresh organic juice helps to relieve allergy symptoms. What can you get fresher juice than juice you make yourself? A powerful, easy to clean and handy juicer might be just what your loved one needs.
(7) Allergy free linens, covers or bedding
Down feather bedding is recommended for people with allergies as it is actually less allergenic than synthetic ones. Choose those which offers anti-microbial shield to protect against bacteria, mold, dust mites, pollen and mildew. The range of comforters and bedding from Allergy Shield is Allergist Recommended & Medically Evaluated, thus can be safely used. It can prevent symptoms of asthma, nasal allergy, sinusitis and eczema.
Dust mite protective covers for pillows, mattresses and box springs are also an excellent gift for those who are allergic to dust mites. Many individuals with asthma also have other conditions such as eczema, a skin condition that is made worse when in contact with some fabrics, such as wool. Cotton clothing and bedding is always a good choice for people with eczema.
(8)Books
Allergies and AsthmaBooks are great for books lovers. There are many great books on coping life with allergies. One of which should be in every home is Jeffrey C. May’s My House Is Killing Me!: The Home Guide for Families with Allergies and Asthma.
Allergies are very common nowadays. Eventhough a person is allergy prone, it does not mean he or she deserves the right to celebrate any occasion like any normal person. It only take a little extra thought and considerations to avoid potential problems. I hope these allergy free gift buying tips have given you some valuable ideas of buying the perfect gift for your loved ones.
Allergies is a condition which affect thousands of people in the world. One of them could be your friend or loved one. Imagine how sad it is when you took time to carefully choose the perfect gift for your loved ones, only to learn soon after that your gift just trigger a bad case of allergy for him/ her. The last thing you want is to spoil someone’s joy just because you did not take his/her allergy into consideration when buying gifts. Here are some tips and ideas for buying gift for someone who are prone to allergies. Your loved ones will appreciate the extra thought that goes into buying a gift for them.
(1)Toys for children
Stuffed toys are the favorites among children but they can be dangerous to the allergy prone. When buying toys for children with allergies, you have to be extra careful. These are some of the things you should bear in mind:
Avoid stuffed animals with real fur as fur is more prone to dust and mold. A safer choice is to choose stuffed animals with polyester filling that is easy to wash and dry. Avoid latex toys. Latex allergy is becoming more common recently and may even fatal in more severe cases.
Wooden and metal toys are a safer choice. Wooden toys are recommended for children with allergies as they do not collect dust or mold, thus are not a suitable breeding ground for dust mite . Some toys are certified as asthma friendly. Get these toys instead.
(2) Products for cleaner indoor air
A good quality vacuum cleaner that contains a true HEPA filter. A true HEPA filter captures over 99.9% of dust mites, pollens and ragweed. Controlling the humidity level in the home is important to anyone with respiratory sensitivities as well as skin disorder such as eczema. A good way to know what the current level is is through a hygrometer. Even those with allergies can enjoy the soft romantic glow of candles with Solar powered rechargeable candles that are soot free.
For someone with a green thumb, a plant ‘watering’ meter would come in handy to help reduce the chance of over watering plants that often leads to mould growth. A carbon monoxide detector placed near fireplaces, space heaters and garages, is a great gift and could save lives.
(3) If you are buying jewelry for someone with allergies, you have to be aware if the jewelry will trigger a reaction. Nickel is known to cause a reaction for those with eczema and psoriasis. Look for nickel free jewelry to be on the safe side.
(4) Conventional skin care products often contains chemicals which are too harsh for sensitive skin and might cause an allergy reactions. A totally natural skin care set made from only the purest organic ingredients is a great gift for someone who is prone to skin allergies.
(5)For those who have dairy allergies, a soy, rice or almond milk maker is a great gift. Soy, rice or almond milk have the same goodness as dairy and with the milk maker, one can enjoy the fresh non dairy milk as well as use it for baking and cooking. Soyquick soy milk maker is recommended as it can be used to make, not only soy milk, but rice, almond, and oat milk.
(6) Juicing is a great way to detoxify the body, and many believe large intake of fresh organic juice helps to relieve allergy symptoms. What can you get fresher juice than juice you make yourself? A powerful, easy to clean and handy juicer might be just what your loved one needs.
(7) Allergy free linens, covers or bedding
Down feather bedding is recommended for people with allergies as it is actually less allergenic than synthetic ones. Choose those which offers anti-microbial shield to protect against bacteria, mold, dust mites, pollen and mildew. The range of comforters and bedding from Allergy Shield is Allergist Recommended & Medically Evaluated, thus can be safely used. It can prevent symptoms of asthma, nasal allergy, sinusitis and eczema.
Dust mite protective covers for pillows, mattresses and box springs are also an excellent gift for those who are allergic to dust mites. Many individuals with asthma also have other conditions such as eczema, a skin condition that is made worse when in contact with some fabrics, such as wool. Cotton clothing and bedding is always a good choice for people with eczema.
(8)Books
Allergies and AsthmaBooks are great for books lovers. There are many great books on coping life with allergies. One of which should be in every home is Jeffrey C. May’s My House Is Killing Me!: The Home Guide for Families with Allergies and Asthma.
Allergies are very common nowadays. Eventhough a person is allergy prone, it does not mean he or she deserves the right to celebrate any occasion like any normal person. It only take a little extra thought and considerations to avoid potential problems. I hope these allergy free gift buying tips have given you some valuable ideas of buying the perfect gift for your loved ones.
Jul
2
How to Allergy Proof Your Hotel Room
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Mike Krause asked:
If you travel or business or pleasure, you know how difficult it can be to travel with allergies. Your bedroom at home may be a dust mite free zone, safe from harmful allergens but you know the same won’t be true at any hotel you visit.
Whether a 5 star luxury resort or an economy motel, dust mites are waiting for your arrival. There is no telling how old the mattress, carpets, chairs or curtains are in the room.Since it is not practical to take your own mattress and pillow with you, how do you make the room as dust mite proof as possible?
Start by packing a bottle of Alkaline Laboratories ADMS Spray in your suitcase. It comes in a quart bottle, so you can’t carry it in your carry-on luggage. Many of our clients pick up a small spray bottle from Walgreens or CVS and pour some in it. Pack the bottle and sprayer in your suitcase. It is a good idea to place the bottle in the gallon size zippered plastic bag just in case the security screeners are a little rough with the contents of your bag during the screening process.
You also want to pack at least 2 king sized zippered pillow encasements. Since you have no idea what size pillows will be on the bed in your room, by taking king sized covers, you know you will be prepared.
Upon arrival, take the pillow cases off the pillows and place the zippered pillow encasements on them. Unpack your ADMS Spray and begin with treating the bed. Spray the bedspread and dust ruffle with ADMS Spray. Turn back the bedspread and lightly spray the sheets and pillowcases.
Once the bed is treated, turn your attention to the other areas of the room. If the room has a musty smell, spray the ADMS spray into the intake area of the air conditioner. Also, be sure to spray the carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture. The ADMS Spray will work to rapidly deactivate the allergy causing proteins from dust mites, molds, pets, and pollen.
If your stay is extended, repeat this process at least once a week. As a matter of water and energy conservation, few hotels still change bed linens each day. Inquire as to how often the bedding is changed. You dont’t want them taking your encasings. Repeat the treatment after each bedding change.
You won’t have the perfect allergy proof bedroom like the one you have carefully created at your house, but you will have a reasonably allergy free home away from home.
Also, Don’t place your luggage on the floor or bed. We have been getting tons of calls from people who have brought unwanted guest home..Bed Bugs.
If you travel or business or pleasure, you know how difficult it can be to travel with allergies. Your bedroom at home may be a dust mite free zone, safe from harmful allergens but you know the same won’t be true at any hotel you visit.
Whether a 5 star luxury resort or an economy motel, dust mites are waiting for your arrival. There is no telling how old the mattress, carpets, chairs or curtains are in the room.Since it is not practical to take your own mattress and pillow with you, how do you make the room as dust mite proof as possible?
Start by packing a bottle of Alkaline Laboratories ADMS Spray in your suitcase. It comes in a quart bottle, so you can’t carry it in your carry-on luggage. Many of our clients pick up a small spray bottle from Walgreens or CVS and pour some in it. Pack the bottle and sprayer in your suitcase. It is a good idea to place the bottle in the gallon size zippered plastic bag just in case the security screeners are a little rough with the contents of your bag during the screening process.
You also want to pack at least 2 king sized zippered pillow encasements. Since you have no idea what size pillows will be on the bed in your room, by taking king sized covers, you know you will be prepared.
Upon arrival, take the pillow cases off the pillows and place the zippered pillow encasements on them. Unpack your ADMS Spray and begin with treating the bed. Spray the bedspread and dust ruffle with ADMS Spray. Turn back the bedspread and lightly spray the sheets and pillowcases.
Once the bed is treated, turn your attention to the other areas of the room. If the room has a musty smell, spray the ADMS spray into the intake area of the air conditioner. Also, be sure to spray the carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture. The ADMS Spray will work to rapidly deactivate the allergy causing proteins from dust mites, molds, pets, and pollen.
If your stay is extended, repeat this process at least once a week. As a matter of water and energy conservation, few hotels still change bed linens each day. Inquire as to how often the bedding is changed. You dont’t want them taking your encasings. Repeat the treatment after each bedding change.
You won’t have the perfect allergy proof bedroom like the one you have carefully created at your house, but you will have a reasonably allergy free home away from home.
Also, Don’t place your luggage on the floor or bed. We have been getting tons of calls from people who have brought unwanted guest home..Bed Bugs.
Jun
27
Allergy Control Products
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Sven Ullmann asked:
For allergy sufferers life can become miserable if they come into contact with whatever it is they are allergic to. Allergy control products in conjunction with allergy treatments or by themselves are effective in bringing relief to the allergy sufferer. allergy control products come in many forms and are more user friendly than ever before. If you are an allergy sufferer and have never before used allergy control products or have used them in the past and found them too expensive or unreliable then now is the time to see what progress has been made in the field of allergy control products.
Research and surveys have shown that the number of allergy sufferers world wide is on the increase. In a recent U.S. survey it was found that fifty-four percent of Americans are allergic to at least one pathogen. That’s over half of all Americans surveyed! Consumer demand has demanded better products and the industry has responded. Air purifiers were once expensive to buy, cumbersome and difficult to operate and maintain. Now though, a wide variety of less expensive and easy to maintain air purifiers are available and most importantly, they actually perform quite well.
Dust mites, human hair and shedding skin can all contribute to allergies. Many people have suffered for years not even knowing that the bed they slept in was the source of their misery. Now though allergy resistant sheets covers and pillow cases can bring relief and peaceful sleep to those who suffer from those allergies. allergy resistant fabrics also bring relief inside the home. Drapes and bed covers and carpeting are all available made entirely of allergy resistant fabrics. For allergy sufferers the fabrics that are so necessary to every day living can also bring misery. allergy resistant fabrics end the suffering.
Allergy sufferers who are chemically sensitive life can be pure hell. We live in a world of chemicals. For them the adage (better living through chemistry) is truly a farce. For many chemically sensitive people their home has become a torture chamber. Allergy resistant paint and chemicals of all sorts are now available that can free them from their misery. These products actually work very well and the money spent on these products is money invested well. The price has come down as quality has gone up on allergy resistant products. Now chemically sensitive people have the option of living a free and normal life.
If you are an allergy sufferer. No matter what you are allergic to there now is help. There is a wide range of products available and chances are there is something there you can use. Some allergy resistant products operate by helping your body cope with whatever it is you are allergic to while others effectively limit or eliminate all together whatever it is you are alergic to from your immediate environment. Many people have found it difficult to completely eliminate allergens from their whole home but have been very successful in creating an allergy safe room in their house. An allergy free zone to retreat to find relief if it is needed.
On the medical front great strides have been made in allergy relief products. A broader understanding of allergies and how pathogens effect the allergy sufferers has paved the way for new and better products. There are natural products available that for many people who have tried them appear to work. The medical establishment for years collectively scoffed at herbal remedies and now the facts speak for themselves. Herbal remedies for some people do work. It is up to each individual allergy sufferer to seek out what is best for them as there is no cure all. What works for one may not work for another but their is help out there.
For allergy sufferers life can become miserable if they come into contact with whatever it is they are allergic to. Allergy control products in conjunction with allergy treatments or by themselves are effective in bringing relief to the allergy sufferer. allergy control products come in many forms and are more user friendly than ever before. If you are an allergy sufferer and have never before used allergy control products or have used them in the past and found them too expensive or unreliable then now is the time to see what progress has been made in the field of allergy control products.
Research and surveys have shown that the number of allergy sufferers world wide is on the increase. In a recent U.S. survey it was found that fifty-four percent of Americans are allergic to at least one pathogen. That’s over half of all Americans surveyed! Consumer demand has demanded better products and the industry has responded. Air purifiers were once expensive to buy, cumbersome and difficult to operate and maintain. Now though, a wide variety of less expensive and easy to maintain air purifiers are available and most importantly, they actually perform quite well.
Dust mites, human hair and shedding skin can all contribute to allergies. Many people have suffered for years not even knowing that the bed they slept in was the source of their misery. Now though allergy resistant sheets covers and pillow cases can bring relief and peaceful sleep to those who suffer from those allergies. allergy resistant fabrics also bring relief inside the home. Drapes and bed covers and carpeting are all available made entirely of allergy resistant fabrics. For allergy sufferers the fabrics that are so necessary to every day living can also bring misery. allergy resistant fabrics end the suffering.
Allergy sufferers who are chemically sensitive life can be pure hell. We live in a world of chemicals. For them the adage (better living through chemistry) is truly a farce. For many chemically sensitive people their home has become a torture chamber. Allergy resistant paint and chemicals of all sorts are now available that can free them from their misery. These products actually work very well and the money spent on these products is money invested well. The price has come down as quality has gone up on allergy resistant products. Now chemically sensitive people have the option of living a free and normal life.
If you are an allergy sufferer. No matter what you are allergic to there now is help. There is a wide range of products available and chances are there is something there you can use. Some allergy resistant products operate by helping your body cope with whatever it is you are allergic to while others effectively limit or eliminate all together whatever it is you are alergic to from your immediate environment. Many people have found it difficult to completely eliminate allergens from their whole home but have been very successful in creating an allergy safe room in their house. An allergy free zone to retreat to find relief if it is needed.
On the medical front great strides have been made in allergy relief products. A broader understanding of allergies and how pathogens effect the allergy sufferers has paved the way for new and better products. There are natural products available that for many people who have tried them appear to work. The medical establishment for years collectively scoffed at herbal remedies and now the facts speak for themselves. Herbal remedies for some people do work. It is up to each individual allergy sufferer to seek out what is best for them as there is no cure all. What works for one may not work for another but their is help out there.
Jun
20
dust mite mattress cover, do you think they are worth it? I’m allergic to dust mite ****?
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DEE CON JESTED asked:
So it turns out I am allergic to everything, even dust mite ****! I found a dust mite cover on ebay and am not sure if its just easier to wash my bedding once a week rather than spend money on more crap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120226315032&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
the dude that did my allergy testing gave me adds on what I should buy, I thought this was weird, like he gets a percentage of sales of bedding covers.
have you used these? and what do you think?
So it turns out I am allergic to everything, even dust mite ****! I found a dust mite cover on ebay and am not sure if its just easier to wash my bedding once a week rather than spend money on more crap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120226315032&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
the dude that did my allergy testing gave me adds on what I should buy, I thought this was weird, like he gets a percentage of sales of bedding covers.
have you used these? and what do you think?