Tim McGuiness

  Latex, Nickel, And Other Skin Allergies Terms To Know Before continuing our discussion on skin-related allergies, I want to introduce you to some terms that you'll see again in this article. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction involving the whole body. It is a serious condition that should be treated as an emergency. It's not just dairy and tree nuts that can bring on anaphylaxis. Latex and insect bite allergies can often bring on this serious reaction in sensitive individuals. Continue reading →

  Living Comfortably With Both Seasonal & Perennial Allergies: What is Allergic Rhinitis?   Allergic rhinitis is a fancy term for what you know as nasal allergies. The prefix rhin derives from ancient Greek and means "of or pertaining to the nose" - aptly demonstrated in English words like "rhinoceros". Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory reaction of the nasal passages to allergens, such as dust mites, animal dander, mold spore, and pollen. Rhinitis is one of the most prevalent and chronic diseases in the U.S., affecting up to 40 million people annually, including 10 to 30 percent of adults and up to 40 percent of children. Continue reading →

  Closing Up For Winter - 5 Strategies For Surviving Indoor Allergens 1. Replace Or Clean Your Furnace Filter A good furnace filter can capture both nuisance particles and allergens. For best results, if you have a standard 1-inch disposable filter, you should replace it every 3 months. We highly recommend the 3M Filtrete Ultimate filter for its efficient removal of allergens. Any disposable furnace filter should have a MERV rating of 11 or higher to be an effective filter. If you have a permanent electrostatic filter, this is a good time to remove and clean it, so there is no restriction of airflow as you head toward winter. Continue reading →

  Back To School Allergy Tips The following tips are directed toward college-bound students and parents. But if your son or daughter is not yet at that stage, you can implement these suggestions in their bedroom at home so they will sleep restfully with fewer allergy and asthma symptoms. Remember the Bucket Theory - less exposure at home means your child is less likely to react strongly to allergens at school. Continue reading →

  Renovation Considerations Whether you are embarking on a small room renovation or building a home from scratch, you can make decisions on the front end that will help your allergies or asthma in the long run. Whether your renovation project is do-it-yourself or you're working with a professional, ask these questions when buying materials: Continue reading →

  Home Service Companies - Avoiding Scams and Getting the Most for Your Money Duct Cleaning If you're like me, you've probably seen advertisements for duct cleaning services in your Sunday circular that feature pictures of dust mites they promise to eliminate. The truth is that having your ducts cleaned will not take care of a home dust mite problem. It is true that a very small amount of the dust mite allergen that becomes airborne could settle in your ductwork; however, ducts are far from the humid, fibrous environments where the mites live and produce their allergenic waste. Dust mites are lazy, lumbering creatures who are unlikely to crawl up your wall and into your air registers. Duct cleaning can be a worthwhile service in the event you have had severe flood damage as there may be mold spore in your ducts that could circulate through the home. Also, if you have had a major construction project, fire, or other cause for large particulates to have settled in your ducts, you may consider having them cleaned. The general maintenance recommendation for duct cleaning service is about every 20-25 years. It should be noted that more recently built homes with flex (accordion-style) ducts should not be cleaned as the ducts themselves can be damaged If you are concerned about airborne particulates coming from your duct work, we recommend a good furnace filter in conjunction with our AllerTech®  Vent Filters. They're both easy to install, electrostatically charged to trap small and large particles, and less expensive than paying a company to clean your duct system every few years! Continue reading →

Pore Size & Encasing Efficiency In 1999 a team of researchers at the University of Virginia published a study entitled "Evaluation of materials used for allergy bedding: Effect of pore size in blocking cat and dust mite allergen." The stated purpose of this study was "to develop a method for testing encasement materials made of breathable fabrics." A new testing...

During summer months, skin is faced with unique challenges. Not only does skin dry out in the heat, it can also be damaged by the sun if care is not taken. See our tips below for keeping skin healthy this summer: Moisturizing The Right Way, New Sunscreen Regulations From The FDA, and More Sun Protection Tips. Continue reading →

          National Allergy Supply, Inc. is proud to be an important national distributor of environmental products used to help relieve chronic fungal sinusitis. The orignal treatment protocol was developed by Dr. Donald P. Dennis, M.D. and you can read his published study on the subject by clicking here. We acknowledge that the following information is the original work of Dr. Dennis. Continue reading →

  Forming Healthy Habits For Allergy Relief And Wellness Allergies And Your Immune System Do you ever notice that your allergy or asthma symptoms get worse in times of stress? Have you ever regulated your diet to improve your allergic symptoms? Our bodies are incredibly complex and miraculously, our body's components are constantly working together to keep us breathing, standing, talking, etc. When the body is healthy, it is less prone to many of the problems that plague allergy and asthma sufferers. Because National Allergy specializes in non-drug relief, we want to encourage you to see how the health of the whole body can effect allergy, asthma and sinus symptoms. What follows are simple overviews of how some of our body's most vital systems work, and a few tips on what you can do to keep them healthy. Continue reading →