The Learning Library
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Fungal Sinusitis
National Allergy Supply, Inc. is proud to be an important national distributor of environmental products used to help relieve chronic fungal sinusitis. The original 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 → -
Supplements that Fight Allergies
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 → -
Summer Allergies
Smart Tips For Summer Allergies Learning Library Smart Allergy Tips For Summer Vacations Maintaining A Healthy Car Environment Research has shown that our cars harbor high concentrations of allergens like dust and dander, as well as mold, particularly those in hotter or more humid areas, causing summer allergies to really flare. Here are some quick tips to prep your car for "Driving Allergy Free". Continue reading → -
Nasal Washing
Sinus Care Solutions A Firsthand Experience Last week, I accompanied my sister and her son on their trip to the allergist. Because so many doctors trust National Allergy with their patients, I thought it would be important for me to hear how doctors interact with and advise their patients so we can do our job better. I also figured that going on a doctor visit would be a great way to step into the shoes of so many of you who are making frequent visits to the allergist looking for answers. Continue reading → -
Avoiding Harsh Chemicals At Home
Part 1: Ways of Avoiding Harsh Chemicals At Home & The Benefits of This Why Should I Be Concerned About Chemicals? When exposed to certain chemicals or compounds, many of our chemically sensitive customers experience allergic reactions similar to those that dust-mite allergy sufferers experience. Chemical exposure can aggravate eczema and cause asthma flare-ups for those who are particularly sensitive... -
Allergy Proof Gift Ideas
Healthy Gift Ideas Bedding For Allergy Sufferers We always emphasize to our customers what doctors have been saying for years - the bedroom is the key place to start when creating an allergy-free home. Mite-proof encasings for pillows, mattresses or comforters are something your loved ones may not have considered for relief from allergies and asthma, but they probably need them. You may also be interested in some of our other comfortable bedding products, great for cozy nights in any season. Continue reading → -
Autumn Allergies 101
Pollen - Not Just A Springtime Enemy Beginning around August 15th, airborne pollen from a variety of weeds makes its way into the air we breathe. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), ragweed pollen is most responsible for the spike of allergy symptoms in the fall. And if you suffer from ragweed allergy, you are definitely not alone: a recent study found that more than half of Americans have allergies and, of those, 20% suffer from hayfever, also called pollen or ragweed allergy. Continue reading → -
Nasal Irrigation
How Does The Nose Trap Particles? Your nose is designed to filter air as you breathe. The areas in and around the nose are lined with a delicate tissue called mucosa that contains tiny hairs called cilia. Nationally-renowned ENT specialist and nasal irrigation expert Dr. Murray Grossan explains that "these wonderful machines [cilia] act like oars, moving 16 strokes each second to propel bacteria, dirt, and cancer-causing poisons out of the nose and chest, before they have a chance to enter the body." Instead, these particles are pushed by mucosa to the back of the throat where they are swallowed and destroyed by the acids in the stomach. Problems can occur when this system becomes impaired, either because nasal and sinus secretions stagnate, or because the nose produces too much mucous as a result of bacteria, dirt or allergens impeding the cilia movement. Continue reading → -
Natural Allergy Relief
Ever think to yourself, "Taking pills and using sprays for my allergies can't be good for me!"? Natural allergy relief is a concept that a growing number of allergy sufferers are starting to embrace. Expensive medications and worries about side effects have caused consumers to look for alternatives, like using environmental controls for natural allergy relief. Allergies And Your Immune... -
Allergies and Travel
Healthy Traveling For Allergy Sufferers A Personal Account Allergies and travelling are both very relevant in my life. I have a passion for travelling, and I have had allergies for as long as I can remember. Ironically, my first major allergy attack was on a family beach vacation in Florida. I was almost two years old and all too happy to eat a mound of fresh shrimp. After going to bed, the next thing I remember I was on an emergency room table at Fish Memorial Hospital (no kidding) in New Smyrna Beach. I was suffering from anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction to an allergic irritant, in this case, the shrimp. Had it not been for the astute observation of my big sister, "Mommy, Katie's breathing funny," my wheezing may have had more severe consequences. Continue reading →