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In recent years, we have seen record-setting fires of unprecedented size, causing property damage, health damage, and even loss of life. The smoke and ash from these wildfires can negatively affect both outdoor and indoor air quality, which can have significant health effects for people even hundreds of miles away. According to a study conducted by Climate Central, cities like...

Coronavirus COVID-19: What You Can Do To Help Stop It As the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19 continues, the number of cases unfortunately has begun to rise again. Despite our government’s best efforts, and without a vaccine available to most individuals as of yet, many feared this would be the case. To date, more than 73.6 million have been confirmed...

Los médicos especialistas en alergias y asma nos cuentan que las principales alergias son al polvo, los ácaros del polvo, las esporas de moho, el polen y la caspa de los animales. Todos estos alérgenos tienen dos cosas en común: son partículas minúsculas que flotan en el aire y mayormente se tienen que inhalar para causar síntomas de alergia. Un error común entre las personas que sufren de alergias es suponer que si uno no puede evitar todos los alérgenos todo el tiempo, no tiene sentido tratar de evitar ninguno de ellos. Sin embargo, según algunos médicos alergistas, inhalar los alérgenos del aire es un problema acumulativo. Si uno es alérgico a una o varias sustancias, lograr evitar aunque sea solo una de ellas puede mantener sus alergias bajo control. De hecho, con medidas de prevención continuas y minuciosas, junto con las demás recomendaciones y el plan de tratamiento de alergias de su doctor, usted puede lograr un estilo de vida más sano. PROTECTORES DE CAMA PARA LAS ALERGIAS A LOS ÁCAROS DEL POLVO Los ácaros del polvo son bichos parecidos a las arañas que son demasiado pequeños para ser vistos por el ojo humano. Tanto los cuerpos como las heces de estos ácaros se consideran alérgenos. Estos se encuentren en los colchones, las almohadas, los cobertores de cama, los juguetes de peluche, las alfombras, los muebles tapizados, la ropa, la tela, e incluso en artículos fabricados con materiales “hipoalergénicos”. Antes las personas se resistían a usar protectores porque estaban hechos de materiales vinílicos o plásticos. Pero ahora hay protectores de telas más suaves y duraderas. Algunos de los protectores antiácaros más avanzados, como los productos de la marca BedCare™, utilizan una barrera de tela de tejido cerrado que funciona como un filtro para protegerlo/a de este potente alérgeno. Continue reading →

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When your allergies are acting up, one of the best ways to feel better fast is to get away from whatever is causing the reaction. Sometimes, simply opening a window can ventilate a room with clean air and provide relief. Other times, the weather makes this option impossible, or allergens may also be present in the new air. In such...

Choosing covers for your bed should be done thoughtfully. The right bedding will provide allergy relief, but because you sleep on them every night, you also want to consider something comfortable and long-lasting. We offer several options to meet your budget needs and individual preferences. Although some of the individual traits of our covers may vary, there are several qualities...

We don't usually give much thought to floors, especially in regards to allergies, but they are important. Pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and dust mite allergen accumulate on the floor, sometimes in the form of dust. Frequent cleaning of floors means that there are less allergens and dust to be stirred up as you walk across the room. So there are fewer airborne particles to be inhaled and cause irritation leading to allergic reactions or asthma attacks.

Rhinitis is a horrible-sounding name for a very common problem. Chances are good that you have had rhinitis if you have had sneezes and sniffles. There are 3 types: viral rhinitis (the common cold), nonallergic rhinitis, and allergic rhinitis. Many of the aggravating symptoms are the same, and prevention and avoidance are key to dealing with all three types. However, long-lasting symptoms must not be taken lightly since they can lead to complications such as asthma, sinusitis, and skin conditions. Continue reading →

We all have aches and pains occasionally, and unfortunately some people live with chronic pain that affects their quality of life on a daily basis. Pain that is sudden, intense, or chronic should be checked out by a doctor, but for the minor aches and pains, there is a lot you can do for relief at home. Below are helpful hints and suggested products to help reduce the pain of sinus headaches, aching muscles and joints, menopause-related discomfort, and irritated skin. Continue reading →

VOCs are in your home and can affect your health, but you may not even be aware of them. Learning to identify and avoid these hidden dangers is a step in the right direction toward having a healthier home. Continue reading →