Archive for March, 2006

Clearing The Air

Sometimes, the air shouldn’t only be cleared of grievances and tension. It should also be thoroughly cleared of harmful allergens that silently attack us.
Virtually unseen, tiny particles called allergen that enter our respiratory track make our bodies produce histamines that cause regular bouts of sneezing, runny, clogged or itchy nose, itchy, watery red eyes, and [...]

Cats!
No, I’m not talking about the play - but I’m sure one way or another you’ve encountered these felines. Whether you’re a lover or a hater of these animals- you can’t discount the fact that yes! You may be allergic to them!
Contrary to popular belief, cat hair itself is not allergenic. The primary offender is [...]

Of Pets And Allergies

Some pets bring about some allergies. Some people suffer from these allergies because of their pets. Here are some facts, figures and commentaries you need to consider when you have to take allergy relief steps.
Individuals with allergies and allergy-induced asthma are allergic to more than one allergen (substances triggering the body’s reaction). Other allergens include [...]

Millions of Americans suffer from ocular allergies or what is in layman’s term, eye allergy. Still, people often mistake this for ordinary eye problems such as tired eyes. This is because most of the symptoms of eye allergies are quite common.
People do not realize that what their eye problems are actually being triggered by a [...]

Allergy-Free, Naturally!

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one plant to another. It is through this process that plant reproduction happens. Unfortunately, along with staying on mission to fertilize plants and tree flowers, pollen particles often end up in our noses, eyes, ears and mouths.
Pollen allergy, most commonly known as hay fever, inflicts one out [...]