More than 50 million Americans experience an allergy of some form each year, which means that there’s never been a better time to educate yourself on the allergies out there. Allergies can make even simple tasks, like going out for a meal or spending time outdoors, a challenge, and whilst there isn’t a definitive cure for [...]
Do you often find yourself sneezing, sniffling or blowing your nose? How about wiping teary, irritated eyes? If this sounds familiar to you, you likely have plenty of experience in dealing with allergies. Some people are lucky enough to only battle with allergies once a year in spring, but others suffer daily. They may face confusion [...]
Seasonal and pollen allergies can be incredibly frustrating and difficult to manage. There are very few options available to those of us who suffer from allergies, most of the remedies being over-the-counter allergy medications. But what if you want a more natural approach to managing your allergies? Essential oils can actually be used to help manage [...]
No matter what type of allergies you are experiencing, it is safe to say that we can all agree that they are not pleasant. While allergies are not pleasant no matter what type of allergy they are, it is important to understand the difference between environmental allergies vs. seasonal allergies. By being educated on environmental and [...]
Flowers are some of the most splendid plants known to man. With their wide array of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures there is no wonder why so many people admire their natural beauty. Flowers have the ability to stimulate the senses—they’re both pleasing to look at as well as to smell their soft fragrances. But did [...]
How many times have you found yourself sniffling and sneezing only to assume you’ve picked up a virus somewhere? While this can most certainly be the case, what people don’t realize is that often it’s not a cold at all. Rather, it is sinus issues or allergies causing your symptoms. According to the American College of [...]
For the environmentally conscious, knowing what is in everyday products is an important step in protecting the environment and their families. Many times, the shiny counters and streakless-glass from these products come at a price that can be dangerous. Many people are unaware of the pollutants and toxins present in the everyday cleaning products they use. For [...]
Spring is an exciting time for most. The weather gets warmer, flower bloom, and the days get longer. But for those of us who suffer with allergies, it can also be an uncomfortable time of itchy eyes and a runny nose. Though you can't control the pollen in your neighborhood, you can control it in your garden [...]
While we are still in the winter months it may be time to start thinking about what is in our yards in the way of bushes, shrubs, trees, and other plants. This is important especially for those who suffer from asthma and or allergies. It is a good time to educate our selves on what is [...]
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the powers of positive and negative ions and in particular, the fact that negative doesn’t necessary equate to bad and neither should you take positive to necessarily mean good. Negative ions can in fact make you feel good and having an understanding of the effects that they have on [...]
