Mar

11

Natural

Filed Under Allergy Symptoms 

Most people are aware of the use of eucalyptus in chest rubs. How many of us have childhood memories of mom rubbing the strong smelling cream on our necks and wrapping it with a scarf. What might surprise you are the multiple uses of eucalyptus oil for different allergy treatments that reduce allergy symptoms.

The most obvious use for eucalyptus oil is the relief of congestion. The properties of eucalyptus open up breathing passages and help eliminate mucus. That is why you can find eucalyptus in many lozenges and chest rubs marketed for colds and flu. You do not have to buy the pre-packaged products. You can use essential oils purchased at a health store or online. The oil can be added to a carrier oil or cream if you want to use it topically. Make sure that you are not allergic to it, as a skin reaction can occur. If you choose not to apply it topically, you can simply put a couple of drops on a cloth or even a tissue and put it near the head of the bed. Putting the cloth on a fan or air purifier will help diffuse it into the air.

An added bonus of diffusing eucalyptus oil in the air is the cleansing properties that will kill bacteria. Eucalyptus also kills dust mites; a common cause of allergy symptoms. If you have an item that attracts dust mites but is not easy to clean, you can use eucalyptus to take care of the problem. For example, if you have throw pillows on your couch that will not do well in a hot washing machine, you can throw them into a pillow case with a couple of drops of eucalyptus and put them in the dryer. The dust mites will be gone.

As you become aware of your own body and your own allergy symptoms, you will find the tricks that make every day more comfortable. Eucalyptus oil may be one of the little tricks up your sleeve that will help you overcome allergy symptoms with a natural allergy remedy.

Feb

5

Signs

Filed Under Dust Mite Allergy 

I have been suffering from , without my knowledge for a long time.  However, now that I have found out the cause of my allergic reactions, I have taken steps to reduce my symptoms.

Here are some signs that you should take note of, to suspect a dust mite allergy:-

Do you feel like you need to wear a gas mask when you shake out a rug? 

Does plumping a pillow a way to start a fit of sneezing?

Does your skin itch when you are in contact with a carpet?

Dust mite allergy can set off reactions that can cause you great discomfort.  For some, it can be dangerous as well.  If you have allergies that result in asthma attacks or other respiratory problems, it can even be a life threatening problem.  Hence, dust mite allergy relief is not only for comfort, but necessary for your health.

Dust mite allergy is often developed between early August to late November.  However, this does not mean that you will not suffer from it at other parts of the year. July and August are the main months for dust mite proliferation because of the warmth and moisture that helps them to thrive.  From August through November, ragweed is pollinating and this can aggravate people with allergies.  Also, the damp leaves present in the fall produce mold and while we all love that crisp fall smell, it may not help our allergies.  By combining the dust mite allergies with other possible allergy triggers, symptoms can become very difficult to live with.

Of course, dust is ever present.  Dead skin is the main component of dust.  Your dead skin tend to settle on your bed, pillow, couch, easy chair, rugs, and similar places.  These are the perfect breeding grounds for dust mites.  Other allergens may also collect in these places; such as mold, pollen, or dander.  The additional allergens only heighten your allergy symptoms.

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