Mar

25

Series Of Food Allergy Posts

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I’ve decided to post a series of food allergy posts on my eczema blog, until further notice.  A couple of my subscribers to my eczema newsletter are asking for more of this type of info and it appears to make sense to post some info there.  Do hop over to my eczema blog for more tips and articles!

Mar

18

Allergy Symptoms During Spring

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We look forward to the flowers and fresh breezes of spring. Everything smells so new and fresh that it makes you want to step outside your door and take a deep breath. For many people, these joys of spring are countered by uncomfortable or even dangerous allergy symptoms.

Seasonal allergies have brought down a favorite season for a vast number of people. Instead of going outside to plant flowers and enjoy the green grass, many people stay indoors with their windows shut and their air purifiers running at top speed. Is there any way to get out there and experience the season first hand instead of watching your neighbors through a plate glass window?

There are a few tips for allergy relief that may get you across the threshold and back to your outdoor hobbies.

1. Consider wearing a face mask. It may not be the exact look you were going for, but it beats staying indoors or having bright red eyes and nose. Although a mask will not keep all allergens out, it can reduce them substantially, thereby reducing allergy symptoms.
When you come in from outside, immediately shed your clothes and shoes. Get them into a hot washing machine and yourself into the shower to wash off the pollen that may have settled on your hair or skin.

2. Keep your house free of allergens by following household tips for an allergy–free home so that you have a safe refuge from allergens.

3. Consider the plants growing around your house. Even if you love the big, flowering bush immediately outside your door, it may be part of the reason you have been staying inside. If you know which plants you are more sensitive to, you can choose to landscape with less offending species of plants.

4. If you have skin allergies to plants or insects prevalent in the spring time, consider wearing long sleeve clothes and pants that hug the ankles. You can also put strings or rubber bands around your pant legs to keep plants or insects from ‘getting’ your ankles. If the weather is warm, you may be able to choose a light fabric that keeps plants and insects out, but lets you stay comfortable.

5. Some people choose to ‘step up’ their homeopathic treatment of allergies during the season when they have more symptoms. A natural remedy can help you manage your allergies without giving up your time outside. Choose a natural allergy treatment best suited to your individual needs.

Before you give up on doing your own gardening or even sitting out for a barbeque or picnic lunch, try a few tips to reduce allergy symptoms. You may want to start slow. Spend a little more time outside every day until you find what length of time you are comfortable with. Some days may be better than others, depending on the weather, humidity, and pollen count. However, with a little forethought and a few new ideas, this may be the best spring you have had in years.

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