Most people love this time of year because of cooler weather and football but for those with allergies to ragweed, this is not good news. We know this time of year is hard for many of our customers and friends.

Allergies affect over 50 million people in the United States. Allergy and asthma account for over 10 million office visit per year. So you see, if you suffer from allergies, you are not alone.

So your boyfriend comes to pick you up at your apartment for the first time, stands in the living room and starts to sneeze his head off. Turns out he is allergic to cats. What do you do?

You may have heard of mattress encasements before, but what are they exactly and do you need one? Let's find out.

Your child may flourish academically and socially once they get back to school but the ongoing health concerns may get in the way of their performance. As a loving parent, you may get worried about your child’s safety in school. So, here are some tips to help ensure your child's health and safety at all times.

If you are reading this page, chances are you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with dust mite allergy. So what are dust mites, what do they look like and what do they do? The allergens originating from dust mites are the world's second greatest cause of allergies, behind pollen, and are significant triggers of asthma attacks.

Bed bug infestations have had a major resurgence in recent years, mostly because more people are traveling and moving around more. It comes as no surprise, then, that college dorms and apartments can become a hotbed of bed bug activity.

Researchers from Goethe University have demonstrated that air purifiers with a class H13 filter (HEPA) can lower aerosol concentration in a classroom by 90 percent within 30 minutes.

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep quickly only to awaken and have trouble getting back to sleep?  Believe it or not, there is an optimum best temperature for sleep. 

If you are diagnosed with dust mite allergies, the doctor will tell you to encase your bed in special dust mite proof covers. We field lots of calls from people that want to know about pore sizes, microfibers, and laminated or coated allergy-proof bedding. 

A study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology reports strong evidence for the connection between breast cancer and parabens.  In a nutshell, researchers in England studied the tissue removed as part of mastectomies and in 99% of the cases, the tissue contained parabens. 

Here are 5 highly effective ways to get rid of dust mites and their allergens as well as a few that we don’t really recommend, but they will work. Dust mite allergens are at the center of most allergies and can be hard to beat, but once you know what you’re up against, you can prepare yourself to fight back and win!