Allergy Store Resource Center and Blog
Welcome to our community. For 30 years we have been helping our family, friends and clients find non-drug solutions for their allergies, asthma and eczema.
Our resource center has information and tips that we believe can help you to improve your indoor environment and live a healthier
5 Highly Effective Ways to Get Rid of Dust Mites
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!
What Is Eczema?
Eczema is a chronic condition that is characterized by inflammation of the skin. Like asthma, eczema can be controlled but not cured. Symptoms, flares or outbreaks are more common in children than adults. In children, symptoms can disappear at age ten only to reoccur at adulthood. Sometimes eczema can be referred to as dermatitis or atopic dermatitis.
How to Get Rid of Allergens in Your Laundry
Dust mite allergens are linked to allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and asthma so avoiding them as much as possible is important. So how do you remove the allergens from your bedding and clothes? It's easier than you think.
Are Air Fresheners Bad for Your Health?
Whether it’s at home, in the office or inside the car, many of us use air fresheners, deodorizers, and scented candles to make our space smell cleaner and more pleasant. But the question is: are the chemicals in these products safe?
16 Tips on How to Control Dust Mites, Pet Dander, Pollen at Home
Allergy-proofing your home, using the right allergy control products (getting rid of outdoor and indoor allergens) isn't an easy task, but it's well worth the effort.
Can’t Shake that Winter Cold? It May be Winter Allergies
Did you wake up this morning with a runny or stuffy nose? Have you had sinus congestion, sneezing or wheezing since last fall? The kids get blamed for bringing home a constant stream of colds from school or daycare but the real culprit may be allergies; not colds.
10 Tips to Help Manage Eczema
Living with eczema is a challenge. There is no cure, but, in most cases, it is manageable. 10 tips that have helped our customers manage it better.
Can Dust Mite Covers Provide Relief for Dry, Itchy Skin
Dry, itchy skin can be a problem any time of year. But for many people, their skin problems flare-up in the fall and winter and subside in the warmer months. Many things get the blame. The real culprit might be hiding in your bedroom and lurking under your covers. It could be a dust mite allergy!
Allergy Bedding | Step #1 in Fighting Dust Mite Allergies
After finding out you suffer from allergies it’s important that you don’t let this problem overwhelm you. The first step in keeping your allergies under control is by covering your bed, pillows and box spring with dust mite proof allergy bedding.
Living With Cat Dander Allergies
It has been estimated that over seventy percent of homes have at least one pet, and also that one in ten adults suffers from pet dander allergies. A great many allergic people still do have pets in their homes.
How to Prepare for an Asthma Attack
Asthma can is a serious illness, but you don’t have to be held hostage to it. Just take a few minutes to put together an emergency plan and make sure you always have your rescue medication on hand and you should be able to handle any attack. Being prepared may be the best move you ever make!
Chlorine Allergy - Are you Allergic to your Shower
Have you ever stepped into your morning shower and smelled the high levels of chlorine in the water. Sometimes the odor is so strong that it makes you want to gag while taking a shower. Did you ever think how much of the chlorine you are absorbing into your body and its effect upon your health.