Dust Mites

If dust allergies affect you, you’ve probably wondered how to eliminate the endless buildup of dust around your home truly. Even if you’re fortunate enough not to suffer allergic reactions, dust is unsightly and lowers indoor air quality. In fact, even without a dust allergy, the particles in dust can have a negative impact on your lungs and overall well-being...

When people talk about “self-care,” it typically refers to activities such as unplugging from screens, practicing mindfulness, or treating oneself to skincare and spa days. For others, it’s all about fitness and nutrition. But there’s a vital piece of self-care that often gets left out of the conversation: the air we breathe. Air care is deeply connected to every area...

Your old pillow may look fine. It still looks like a pillow, after all, right? But if you think your ten-year-old pillow is in the same condition as it was when you first bought it, think again. Even high-quality pillows can lose their shape after a few years of daily use. This can result in improper neck support while you...

Do you know if your hotel room is as clean as it looks? Many of us view staying in a hotel as something special, a night away from our normal dwellings, maybe even somewhere exciting and new. Most hotels offer crisp white sheets, fluffy pillows, and plush towels that have become synonymous with travel and luxurious digs. These fine threads...

Choosing the perfect gift for the holidays is a hard enough task on its own; buying one for someone with allergies can be all the more challenging. Now that the holidays are in full swing were sharing our roundup of the top holiday gifts for allergies. The best part is these gifts are great even if you're looking for allergy-friendly...

Tips To Manage Dorm Room Allergies Fall is just around the corner, and that means back to school – and for college students, move-in day is fast approaching! With everything going on to get ready for dorm life, it's easy to forget about pesky allergies. However, like any new environment, your dorm room may be brimming with allergens making your...

The Critical Role Sleep Plays in Weight Loss – At National Allergy, we know how important it is to combat allergens. But did you know that allergies can directly affect your sleep? Did you also know that insufficient sleep can have negative impacts on weight loss? In this guide, we'll talk about the most common culprits causing sleep deprivation. And...

Begin In The Bedroom For the biggest bang for your buck and your time, the bedroom is the best place to begin allergy proofing. This is true simply because you spend such a large percentage of your time in your bedroom. Most people sleep 7 to 8 hours a night. Then, add the time spent watching TV, reading, or getting...

Dust Mites Treatments and Products for Your Home Are Dust Mites Causing My Allergy Symptoms? I've Encased My Bedding, Now What? Which Dust Mite Treatment Product is Best for Me? Helpful Tips for Vacuuming and Dusting How Can I Be Sure I Have a Dust Mite Problem? Are Dust Mites Causing My Allergy Symptoms? The short answer is...quite possibly. Remember that dust mites are microscopic organisms that love warm, humid, and fibrous environments where there is plenty of food (they primarily eat our shed, dead skin cells, and other organic matter like mold spores). Although they avoid human contact, dust mites rapidly-produce a waste product that is easily inhaled, causing airways to become hyper-responsive in mite-sensitive individuals. Regardless of how well you clean, dust mites are simply a part of the environment and, therefore, extremely prevalent in nearly all homes. Continue reading →

What Are Mite Proof Encasings? Maybe you've asked, "Can I help protect myself and my family from asthma and allergies?" The answer is Yes! Microscopic dust mites, often the proven causes of allergic symptoms such as sneezing, sniffling, and swollen, itchy nose and eyes, are alive and well in most every bedroom, regardless of how fastidiously you clean. Allergy specialists and even some medical studies state that using zippered mattress covers on your mattress, pillows & box spring will help stop dust mite allergens lurking within your bedding from becoming airborne and breathed in while you sleep. Unlike the uncomfortable plastic covers of the past that were hot and crinkly, ours are cool and extremely comfortable - a real pleasure to sleep on. Like an invisible shield, they completely trap mites and their allergen inside the cover to give you the perfect barrier of protection while extending the life of pillows and mattresses. Today's covers are made of soft, comfortable, breathable fabrics that protect you and pamper you, too! Continue reading →