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		<title>Natural Relief for Oak Pollen Allergies</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural Relief for Oak Pollen Allergies Oak allergy sufferers who live in South Texas are well aware of the large quantities of pollen that oaks produce and the symptoms that result. The pollen pods, which resemble little fuzzy worms, release the pollen into the air to be carried by the wind and the pods accumulate [...]]]></description>
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<p>Oak allergy sufferers who live in South Texas are well aware of the large quantities of pollen that oaks produce and the symptoms that result.  The pollen pods, which resemble little fuzzy worms, release the pollen into the air to be carried by the wind and the pods accumulate on the ground.</p>
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<p>During the oak pollen season, the effects of the pollen are everywhere, with cars and windows covered with the orange-brown film the pollen creates.  Even pavement where the spent pollen pods accumulate will get stained brown.  Those suffering from oak pollen allergies can experience severe reactions.  Massive sinus drainage, watery eyes, sneezing, and/or coughing will develop that can defy almost any allergy treatment available, at least until the oak pollen subsides.</p>
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<p>Severe oak allergy reactions can motivate sufferers to turn to every remedy they can think of, including drastic measures like sterod injections.  Some will decide to handle the situation once and for all by starting allergy shots, even though the needles are less than pleasant, without realizing that it often takes years to finally get results.</p>
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<p>Many oak allergy sufferers will seek out natural relief from treatments like nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathy and/or acupuncture, and all of these forms of treatment will provide some degree of temporary relief for the majority of people.  But what if there was a way to do more than just suppress allergy symptoms?</p>
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<p>But what if there was another way to deal with allergies that gets rid of the problem long-term as seen with allergy shots, but gets results in days and doesn&#8217;t require getting stuck with needles repeatedly?  There is in fact a way to accomplish this using &#8220;energy medicine&#8221; methods.</p>
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<p>The most widely-practiced of these natural allergy relief methods is NAET, which stands for Nambudripad&#8217;s Allergy Elimination Technique.  Dr. Devi Nambudripad is a chiropractor and acupuncturist from California who accidentally discovered how stimulating specific acupuncture meridians while being exposed to the allergens one reacts to can reset the body so that it no longer reacts to those allergens.</p>
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<p>Since NAET was first developed in the 1980&#8242;s, other similar techniques have been developed that are more streamlined, but NAET is still the most popular.  All energy-basd allergy elimination techniques are definitely strange and can seem like they are too good to be true, but in eight years of practicing Allergy and Sensitivity Elimination and Reprogramming Technique (ASERT), a newer, more efficient version of allergy elimination based on the underlyng principles of NAET, I have found it to be extremely effective on even the most severe and chronic of allergy sufferers.</p>
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<p>Because these techniques are so strange and because I practice in San Antonio, an area where a high percentage of the population is still extremely skeptical of alternative medicine, I do the allergy desensitization on people and let them experience the results before they pay me.  I use the honor system with regards to the allergy elimination procedure I use in my office &#8211; I do the full allergy elimination procedure and patients pay me after the fact when they are satisfied that the treatment was effective for them.  The vast majority send me checks or call me with a credit card number, which I thik is a dramatic testament to the effectiveness of this technique.</p>
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<p>The great part about these techniques is that the results occur quickly.  In the case of seasonal allergies like those to oak pollen, symptoms may be severe for weeks at a time, so allergy sufferers seek out some form of natural allergy relief that takes effect quickly, rather than a treatment approach like allergy shots that can take years to be effective, and rather than treatments that have potentially serious side-effects such as steroid drugs.  Energy-based allergy elimination provides relief within a day or two and does so without the risk of side-effects.</p>
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<p>Better yet, the effects of energy-based allergy elimination last for several months to several years because these techniques actually get rid of the allergies, not just suppress allergy symptoms and inflammation.  So, oak allergy sufferers can usually go through multiple oak seasons without any problems without ongoing treatment after going through the allergy desensitization.</p>
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<p>Although NAET practitioners often claim that the effects of NAET are permanent, which they may be in some cases, it has been my experience that allergies can re-develop, particularly after somone is sick with a cold or flu, or suffers a major trauma during a high pollen season.  It appears that the body may develop allergies in a &#8220;guilt by association&#8221; manner in which an activation of the body&#8217;s immune system and inflammatory response from something other than pollen may become associated with the presence of a given allergen, thus triggering a reaction to the allergen.  In other words, if you catch the flu during a time when oak pollen is high, it is not unusual to develop oak allergies.</p>
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<p>In any case, energy-based allergy desensitization is very much for real, and it offers fast, effective natural allergy relief for oak pollen allergies, as well as any other type of allergy (including airborne allergens, foods, and skin-contact allergies).</p>
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		<title>Managing Seasonal Allergies with Vitamins and Supplements</title>
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<p> Seasonal allergy sufferers may find themselves taking antihistamines, using allergy nasal sprays and even asthma inhalers quite frequently. Many people have become concerned about taking so many medications during allergy season that they are starting to look for more natural alternatives. This is especially true for allergy sufferers who are tired of the side effects of allergy medications. Many users experience dry mouth, fatigue, headaches and irritability. For someone that needs something every day, these bothersome side effects are just unacceptable. Some of the side effects can even be dangerous or life threatening. Dangerous side effects include high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations, allergic reactions and disorders of the blood and liver. There are a few natural antihistamines that are as effective as over the counter and prescription antihistamines, but have very few, if any, negative side effects. The main source of natural allergy relief is vitamin C. Supplements that are also very effective include green tea, grape seed extract, pycnogenol and pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is vitamin B-5. It is especially effective for people who chronically suffer from nasal allergies, or allergic rhinitis. It can offer marked relief in as little as ten minutes and continue to suppress cough and mucus secretions for up to twelve hours. Green Tea has compounds that block histamine receptors, acting much like an over the counter antihistamine. Green tea has many health benefits beyond easing allergies. The compounds in green tea are believed to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, lower total cholesterol levels and improve the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol. Grape seed extract and pycnogenol have the similar compounds to green tea, called bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids are plant-derived antioxidants that have many health benefits. Different bioflavonoids behave differently in the body. The green tea bioflavonoid has antihistamine properties because it blocks histamine receptors. Grape seed extract and pycnogenol do not block receptors, but inhibit the cell’s production of histamine by up to seventy percent. They are excellent sources of allergy symptom relief and also can help protect you from heart disease and high blood pressure. Vitamin C has been the most respected illness prevention and treatment supplement for years. It is now making its way to the top of allergy treatment lists as well. Vitamin C greatly reduces the amount of histamine production in the body. So much so, that acute attacks, such as asthma, anaphylactic shock, allergic reactions to stings and bites, among other life threatening conditions, can be treated with vitamin C while you seek medical condition. Vitamin C slows down life threatening allergic reactions and can buy you valuable time when seeking help. Vitamin C is also very helpful in treating seasonal allergies. Not only does it nearly stop histamine production, but it also helps to break down and get rid of histamines that are released, giving it the double-punch of allergy fighting power. It doesn’t stop there; vitamin C supplements reduce inflammation throughout your body. This is very beneficial, not only for your overall health, but for asthma or respiratory allergy sufferers. Keeping air passages open with daily doses of vitamin C have show to greatly reduce allergy and asthma attacks. Using &lt;a rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221; onclick=&#8221;javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);&#8221; href=&#8221;http://www.nutri.com&#8221;title=&#8221;Vitamins and Supplements&#8221;&gt;vitamins and supplements&lt;/a&gt; to treat your allergy symptoms can have many health benefits on top of relieving allergy symptoms. Plus, they are generally much less expensive than regular medications. Allergy symptoms can sometimes be indicative of other conditions, so make sure that you have an official allergy diagnosis and the advice of a physician before starting a vitamin and supplement regimen. </p>
<p>Seasonal allergy sufferers may find themselves taking antihistamines, using allergy nasal sprays and even asthma inhalers quite frequently. Many people have become concerned about taking so many medications during allergy season that they are starting to look for more natural alternatives.</p>
<p>This is especially true for allergy sufferers who are tired of the side effects of allergy medications. Many users experience dry mouth, fatigue, headaches and irritability. For someone that needs something every day, these bothersome side effects are just unacceptable. Some of the side effects can even be dangerous or life threatening. Dangerous side effects include high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations, allergic reactions and disorders of the blood and liver.</p>
<p>There are a few natural antihistamines that are as effective as over the counter and prescription antihistamines, but have very few, if any, negative side effects. The main source of natural allergy relief is vitamin C. Supplements that are also very effective include green tea, grape seed extract, pycnogenol and pantothenic acid.</p>
<p>Pantothenic acid is vitamin B-5. It is especially effective for people who chronically suffer from nasal allergies, or allergic rhinitis. It can offer marked relief in as little as ten minutes and continue to suppress cough and mucus secretions for up to twelve hours.</p>
<p>Green Tea has compounds that block histamine receptors, acting much like an over the counter antihistamine. Green tea has many health benefits beyond easing allergies. The compounds in green tea are believed to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, lower total cholesterol levels and improve the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.</p>
<p>Grape seed extract and pycnogenol have the similar compounds to green tea, called bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids are plant-derived antioxidants that have many health benefits. Different bioflavonoids behave differently in the body. The green tea bioflavonoid has antihistamine properties because it blocks histamine receptors. Grape seed extract and pycnogenol do not block receptors, but inhibit the cell’s production of histamine by up to seventy percent. They are excellent sources of allergy symptom relief and also can help protect you from heart disease and high blood pressure.</p>
<p>Vitamin C has been the most respected illness prevention and treatment supplement for years. It is now making its way to the top of allergy treatment lists as well. Vitamin C greatly reduces the amount of histamine production in the body. So much so, that acute attacks, such as asthma, anaphylactic shock, allergic reactions to stings and bites, among other life threatening conditions, can be treated with vitamin C while you seek medical condition. Vitamin C slows down life threatening allergic reactions and can buy you valuable time when seeking help.</p>
<p>Vitamin C is also very helpful in treating seasonal allergies. Not only does it nearly stop histamine production, but it also helps to break down and get rid of histamines that are released, giving it the double-punch of allergy fighting power. It doesn’t stop there; vitamin C supplements reduce inflammation throughout your body. This is very beneficial, not only for your overall health, but for asthma or respiratory allergy sufferers. Keeping air passages open with daily doses of vitamin C have show to greatly reduce allergy and asthma attacks.</p>
<p>Using vitamins and supplements to treat your allergy symptoms can have many health benefits on top of relieving allergy symptoms. Plus, they are generally much less expensive than regular medications. Allergy symptoms can sometimes be indicative of other conditions, so make sure that you have an official allergy diagnosis and the advice of a physician before starting a vitamin and supplement regimen.</p>
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		<title>The Top 10 Safest US Cities For Allergies</title>
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<p>Be Where It’s Safer For Your Asthma Or Allergy Attacks:</p>
<p>Are you the type of person who dreads the arrival of spring season because Are you allergic to pollen? When you were a kid or now as an adult, do you usually suffer from asthma or allergic attacks?</p>
<p>If you belong to any of these two categories, then it is a must for you to know that there are states or cities in the country which are more allergy-prone than others.</p>
<p>Every year, the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America (AAFA) publishes a list of the areas in the country which have the greatest risk for allergy prone individuals, as well as those who frequently suffer from asthma attacks.</p>
<p>Their basis is whether a city or state has a longer pollinating season; the level of traffic and factory smog; the possibility of mold growth in the air; the spore levels and the number of Board Certified Allergists per patient in the area.</p>
<p>A Look At The Top 10 Safest US Cities For Allergies</p>
<p>Now that you already have an idea about the worst cities for people with allergies, here is a comprehensive look at the top 10 least allergy-prone cities in the US. The data is based from the 2009 rankings of the AAFA, which lists down the most challenging places to live with spring allergies:</p>
<p>1. City: New Haven, Connecticut</p>
<p>Total Allergy Score: 41.36</p>
<p>For their 2009 study, the city of New Haven in Connecticut has the lowest score in terms of being an allergy-prone city. Best known as the home of Yale University, it seems as if students who suffer from asthma won’t have a thing to worry about because the city is one of the least allergy-prone areas in the country.</p>
<p>As such, you can go biking and hiking at the nearest parks without having to worry too much about the environment in the city itself triggering your allergy attacks.</p>
<p>2. City: San Diego, California</p>
<p>Total Score: 49.20</p>
<p>Last year, San Diego ranked as the 10th most allergy prone cities in the US. So what prompted the change? Perhaps it’s the fact that the city makes better use of the allergy medications that they have available for patients with different allergies and they utilize it better than the average 1.13 medications per estimated patient.</p>
<p>They also have a better than average number of certified allergists per patient, so allergy-prone individuals wouldn’t have a hard time living in this huge city in California which is known for its beaches.</p>
<p>3. City: Daytona Beach, Florida</p>
<p>Total Score: 50.62</p>
<p>Located in East Center Florida, Daytona Beach is known as the “World Center of Racing“. And as far as allergens go, the city fares much better than other neighboring places: it has a better than average pollen score and medicine utilization per patient.</p>
<p>This is most likely the reason why more than 8 million visitors flock to the metropolitan area of Daytona Beach every year.</p>
<p>4. City: Miami, Florida</p>
<p>Total Score: 51.04</p>
<p>The only problem that individuals suffering from allergies may have when living in Miami, Florida is the fact that they have a lower than average number of board certified allergists per patient.</p>
<p>But, still the pollen content in the air and the medicine utilization per patient is better than average. </p>
<p>The city ranked number 83 from last year’s worst allergy prone cities from the AAFA list, marking a definite improvement for 2009.</p>
<p>5. City: Boise, Idaho</p>
<p>Total Score: 54.97</p>
<p>A low pollen count, better than average medicine utilization – what more can you as an allergy-prone individual ask for from a city? If you live in or are visiting Boise, Idaho, you will see that it is a fairly allergy-friendly area.</p>
<p>It’s also the capital and the largest city in Idaho where tourists can go inner tubing, watch a horse race, participate in the Idaho Shakespeare Festival or take in one of the many nature trails that the city has to offer.</p>
<p>6. City: Oxnard, California</p>
<p>Total Score: 55.17</p>
<p>Joining in the ranks of the top 10 least allergy prone cities in the US is Oxnard in California. Located in Ventura County, Oxnard wasn’t even included in the list of the worst allergy-prone cities last year.</p>
<p>It could be due to the fact that the pollen content in the city is average, and they have a better than average medicine utilization.</p>
<p>7. City: Palm Bay, Florida</p>
<p>Total Score: 56.55</p>
<p>Yet another city in Florida which the AAFA considers to be the least allergy-prone is Palm Bay. Even if you have spring allergies, it will not get triggered because the city has a better than average pollen score.</p>
<p>8. City: Colorado Springs, Colorado</p>
<p>Total Score: 56.69</p>
<p>What better way is there to spend a vacation than basking in the grand mountain scenery at Colorado Springs in Colorado? Whether you’re a resident or a visitor of the second largest city in the state, you won’t have to worry about allergy attacks because it has a fairly tolerable pollen count.</p>
<p>As such, you can visit the stunning Garden of the Gods without having to worry about wheezing or coughing as a result of allergies.</p>
<p>Last year, Denver was ranked as the 63rd most allergy prone city in the US. For the list released for 2009 by the AAFA, Denver was revealed as having an average pollen score and a better than average medicine utilization per patient.</p>
<p>It’s actually dubbed at the “Mile High City” since it lies at an altitude of about 1,600 meters – although the city generally enjoys a mild climate year-round. As compared to other cities in Colorado, Denver has a better than average medicine utilization per patient.</p>
<p>10. City: Riverside, California</p>
<p>Total Score: 57.77</p>
<p>Capping off our list of the top 10 least allergy-prone cities in the US is Riverside, California.<br />The average pollen count and better than average medicine utilization per patient makes it a fairly allergy-friendly city for those who are suffering from wheezing and coughing as a result of the environment that they’re in.</p>
<p>Riverside is a large city which more than 300,000 residents call home, and there’s a variety of modern and natural sights to soak in.</p>
<p>If you live in an allergy-prone city and it’s that time of the year when you have an attack of the allergies, then you may want to try paying these 10 least allergy-prone cities a visit.</p>
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		<title>Top 10 Causes of Allergies</title>
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<p>Allergies are the outcomes of the attack of the allergens on our body. In simple words, allergies are caused by the allergens. Allergies are considered to be the one of the most common diseases that are affecting the humans. In the life time every human at least suffers from the allergies once. Allergies are not severe diseases but, can turn into the troublesome nature if the care is not taken at the preliminary stage. Allergies are caused when the allergens in the atmosphere react with your body. Immune system of your body immediately comes in action and releases the histamines that in turn cause the allergic reaction. Allergies can be caused of anything in the atmosphere, from what you eat, from what you drink, etc. The allergy can be caused by the anything that stimulates your immune system and makes it release the histamines that are not needed and these in turn cause the allergies. Here, are the main causes of the allergies.</p>
<p><strong>1. Pollen grains from trees, plants, and grasses</strong></p>
<p>Pollen grains are released from the trees, plants, and grasses during the pollination period. The pollination takes place with the help of air as a medium. When these pollens move from one plant to another through the air, there is a high chance of inhalation of these pollens by the humans. As a result, these pollens enter the human body thorough the nose, ear, eyes, or mouth and cause the allergies. These allergies are usually caused in particular seasons when the pollens are released from the plant i.e. pollination season. Hay fever and allergic rhinitis are the common diseases caused by the allergies from the pollens. Symptoms of these diseases include coughing and postnasal drip; itching eyes, nose, and throat; and dark circles under the eyes.</p>
<p><strong>2. Smell</strong></p>
<p>Smell allergy is new type of allergy and is not so common. Smell allergy is caused when you smell anything and the small particles or allergens which carry this smell enter your nostrils and makes you prone to the sneezing and coughing. Actually, it is not the smell but the allergens carrying the smell that cause the allergy. The most common type of smell allergy are—perfume allergy, allergy to the smell of particular flower (allergy to the smell of rose), or Petrol smell allergy.</p>
<p><strong>3. Medicines</strong></p>
<p>The allergy to the medicines is the new topic of discussion among all the doctors. Medicinal allergy is observed in the individual when the immune system reacts to the dosage of the drug making it to cause the side effects. Allergy to the medicines is the most dangerous of all the allergies. If you take the medicine that you all allergic to then it could lead to the serious consequences. Many individuals are found to be allergic to the antibiotics (penicillin); aspirin; or anaesthetics. That is the reason why the medicines should be strictly taken under the doctor’s supervision.</p>
<p><strong>4. Insects</strong></p>
<p>Insects bite is one of the most common causes of the allergies. When the insect bites, it releases some toxins in out body that cause the irritation of the skin. Sometimes, the reason for the allergies may not be the insect bite but only because of the release of the substances on our body during the insects walk that cause the allergic reaction. Thus, it is necessary to have the insect repellents at your house.</p>
<p><strong>5. Fungal or mould spores (in the bathroom and other damp areas)</strong></p>
<p>Fungal or moulds are found to be grown near the moist and dump areas in your areas or in nearby areas. They during the sporogenesis release the spores that cause the allergy to the humans. These spores when released in air or even water and if you come in contact with them you suffer from the allergies.  </p>
<p><strong>6. Pets</strong></p>
<p>Pet allergies means these are not the allergies to the dogs or cats but, the allergies that are caused by the skin flakes and dander of these pets. As we all love our pets, so it is very necessary to maintain the hygiene of these pets so that they can live happy with us and we remain free from the pet allergies.</p>
<p><strong>7. Drinks</strong></p>
<p>This is the new form of the allergy that is caused by the drinks. Many people are found to be allergic to the soft drinks and hard drinks. Many individuals are found to be allergic to the alcohol. When these individuals take the alcohol there mouth starts getting the ulcers. Even when you drink the water that contains the allergens of some chemicals, you get the allergies of mouth and throat. Sometimes even the antigens enter your mouth and cause the allergies. Please avoid the drinking of contaminated water to remain away from the allergies.<br /><strong><br />8. Food</strong></p>
<p>Allergies are most commonly caused by the foods that we eat. Food allergies shows the symptoms as mouth ulcers, irritation in the mouth, pain in the throat, immediate sneezing, etc. Food allergies occur when the immune system mounts an attack on certain proteins in certain foods. The immune system mistakenly sees a harmless substance in the food as harmful, and churns out antibodies-known as IgE &#8211; to attack it. This causes the allergies. The next time a person eats that food, the substance to which he is allergic (the allergen A substance that produces an allergic reaction) enters the body, and attaches to the IgE on mast cells. The mast cells respond by releasing a host of powerful chemicals, including histamine A chemical in certain body cells, which contributes to inflammation and causes itching, swelling, sneezing and other allergic symptoms., to &#8216;protect&#8217; the body. This produces allergic symptoms. Individuals are found to be allergic to oily foods, cow&#8217;s milk, hen eggs, wheat, soya, seafood, fruit, and nuts.</p>
<p><strong>9. Dust mites</strong></p>
<p>Allergies are many times found to be caused by the dust mites that are present in your home or nearby area. House dust mites are tiny (up to 0.3 mm) animals related to ticks and spiders and live in house dust. There is not a house without them, but some houses contain huge numbers and other houses contain almost none. House dust mites eat the dust which comes from our skin all the time. They leave droppings everywhere they go. These droppings cause the allergies in humans. They mainly cause eczema or asthma.</p>
<p><strong>10. Smoke</strong></p>
<p>Smoke is one of the factors that causes allergy in the humans. Smoke is released by the chemical, cement, or perfume factories that contains the harmful antigens and lead to the allergy in humans Smoke released by the vehicles contains harmful carbon monoxide that causes irritation of eyes and nose. Last but not the least the smoke from the cigarettes contain the toxic substances that when released in air cause allergies and lead to the severe health hazards.</p>
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<p>Up to 50 million Americans, including 2 million children, have some type of allergy. For most people, allergies are just an inconvenience. According to the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease, they are a major cause of disability in the U.S. In fact, it has been estimated that allergies account for the loss of over two million school days per year.</p>
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<p>What Are Allergies?</p>
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<p>An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system toward a substance that is typically harmless to most people. But in someone with an allergy, the body&#8217;s immune system treats the substance, called an allergen, as an invader and reacts inappropriately resulting in harm to the person.</p>
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<p>Who Gets Allergies?</p>
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<p>Children inherit allergic tendencies from their parents. A few children have allergies in spite of no family member having these, but if one parent has allergies, there is a one in four chance that a child will also have allergies. The risk increases if both parents have allergies.</p>
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<p>Do I Have an Allergy to Something?</p>
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<p>Some allergies are fairly easy to identify because the pattern of symptoms following certain exposures can be hard to miss. But other allergies are less obvious because they can masquerade as other conditions.</p>
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<p>How Are Allergies Treated?</p>
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<p>There is no cure for allergies, but symptomatic relief is possible. The most effective is by reducing or eliminating exposure to allergens. If reducing exposure is not feasible or is ineffective, medications may be prescribed. In some cases, an allergist may recommend immunotherapy (allergy shots) to help desensitize you. There are also medications you might be able to give yourself, including antihistamines and inhaled or nasal spray steroids. One medical suggestion is: ZYRTEC®</p>
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<p>Just 1 dose of ZYRTEC® (cetirizine HCl) a day can keep allergy symptoms under control, year-round. Symptoms from both indoor allergies, like pet dander and dust. And outdoor allergies, like trees and ragweed. Plus, ZYRTEC is approved to treat indoor allergies in infants 6 months and up.</p>
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<p>Some common allergies include those to:</p>
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<p>Grasses<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Mold Spores<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Marsh Elder<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Ash<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Pigweed<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Oak<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Fall Elm<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Mesquito<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Elm<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Sage<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Red Berry Juniper<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Pecan<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Mountain Cedar<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Ragweed<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Willow<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Privet<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Cats<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Dogs<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Bees<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Peanuts <br />&#13;</p>
<p>Dust Mites<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Food</p>
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<p>Metals/nickle:</p>
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<p>40 percent increase in nickel allergies is blamed on the new body piercing rage. Also some ingest nickel in foods and from chewing pens and paper clips.</p>
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<p>Cobalt and chromium can also produce allergic reactions, but to a lesser degree than nickel. once a nickel allergy develops, it lasts for a lifetime.</p>
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<p>Animals:</p>
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<p>All warm-blooded, furry animals, such as the average household pet, can cause allergic reactions. This is because of proteins in their saliva, dander, and urine. When the animal licks itself, the saliva gets on the fur. As the saliva dries, protein particles become airborne and work their way into fabrics in the home. Cats are the &#8220;worst offenders&#8221; because their salivary protein is extremely tiny and they tend to lick themselves more than other animals.</p>
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<p>Pollen:</p>
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<p>Pollen is another important cause of allergies. Pollen allergies are seasonal. Trees, weeds, and grasses release these tiny particles into the air to fertilize other plants. Most people know pollen allergy as hay fever or rose fever. </p>
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<p>Cockroach:</p>
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<p>Cockroach body parts and waste products are also a major household allergen, especially in inner cities. Asthma rates of inner city children are high, probably due to air pollution and also cockroach exposure in overcrowded buildings.</p>
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<p>Mold: One of the most commen allergen.</p>
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<p>What is Mold?</p>
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<p>Molds are fungi that thrive both indoors and out in warm, moist environments. As with pollen, mold spores are released into the air to reproduce. Mold is produced by several varieties of fungus. These fungi are single-celled organisms that have been around since the beginning of time.</p>
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<p>Where can molds be found?</p>
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<p>Although molds can be seasonal, many thrive year-round, especially those indoors. Outdoor molds may be found in poor drainage areas, such as in piles of rotting leaves or compost piles. Indoor mold thrives in </p>
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<p>dark, moist and poorly ventilated places, such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms or damp basements (especially after flooding).</p>
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<p>How do I know if I have a mold build up?</p>
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<p>A mold test kit can be a easy soultion but does cost money, or you can simpley check crawl spaces for standing water, look for condensation forming around windows, and dampness in or on basement walls. If you are experiencing health problems, check bathrooms, bedrooms and family rooms as well. Mold requires three things to grow and multiply. It requires dampness, warmth, and a food source. Find areas that have these three things and you will surely find mold and mildew. Also a musty odor suggests mold growth. </p>
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<p>How does mold affect my health?</p>
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<p>Only in recent years have medical authorities realized what a health risk the kind of mold that grows in wet basements can be. According to the New York City Department of Health, in people who are allergic to it, mold can cause:</p>
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<p>respiratory and eye irritation<br />&#13;</p>
<p>flu-like symptoms <br />&#13;</p>
<p>fatigue <br />&#13;</p>
<p>trouble breathing<br />&#13;</p>
<p>coughing <br />&#13;</p>
<p>sinus congestions <br />&#13;</p>
<p>nausea<br />&#13;</p>
<p>chronic headache <br />&#13;</p>
<p>loss of memory <br />&#13;</p>
<p>other symptoms</p>
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<p>Also when mold starts to reproduce inside a home, it can eat away at the structure, causing thousands of dollars in damage</p>
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<p>How can I prevent mold build up and how can I keep allergy symptoms down?</p>
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<p>Mold requires three things to grow and multiply. It requires dampness, warmth, and a food source. Simpley make sure you dont allow all three things to take place in your house. Mold is everywhere, and you wont completly rid yourself of ever having any contact with mold, but you can surley battle it.</p>
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<p>Mold and mildew release mold spores in the air that can float throughout the house. There are several mold cleaning, prevention, and mold removal methods to deal with this problem. 2 suggestions are: Bio-Kleen and Sure Cote Mildew Resistant Coating.</p>
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<p>Bio-Kleen can be used in any application in which you want to inhibit colonies of mold, mildew, alga, bacteria and other odor causing organisms. Easy to apply by spraying, wiping or soaking. Allow to air dry. </p>
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<p>Sure Cote is a clear non-yellowing , non-toxic, odorless, interior/exterior, mildew resistant coating. It is designed to protect any surface exposed to moisture, high humidity or weather. Will not discolor, stain, stiffen or harm any surface which it recommended for use and gives year round protection. </p>
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<p>It is important to try and prevent mold and mildew growth, but if it&#8217;s too late, try mold remediation and mold removal.<br />&#13;</p>
<p>Allergic reactions can manifest themselves in many different physical ways, most of them extremely unpleasant. In the case of environmental allergens such as hay fever or pet dander, it is possible to limit allergic reaction severity by focusing on a diet that boosts the body?s ability to fight off reaction effects. Many of the materials that are found in medicinal allergy relief are extracted from naturally occurring ingredients in certain foods and drinks, and including these in your diet will help to alleviate your allergic symptoms. It is important to remember that these foods are for fighting environmentally triggered allergies only, and the only way to avoid food allergy symptoms is to avoid the food that cause it. </p>
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<p>Green tea is quickly making a name for itself as a general purpose, natural cure-all. Recent studies have shown that green tea may help to combat environmental allergies as one of its many treatment applications. In an article published in The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Japanese scientists claim to have isolated a compound found in green tea that blocks one of the cell receptors that is key in triggering the allergic response. Because green tea is less processed than any other kind of tea, its natural composition remains unaltered and thus the compounds within it are more concentrated and better able to produce results than those found in different varieties of tea. </p>
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<p>The acids found in Omega-3 fatty acids also are beneficial in fighting allergies, as the acid acts as a natural anti-inflammatory </p>
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<p>by countering the formation of inflammatory chemicals. There are several foods which are very high in Omega-3 fatty acids, including several kinds of seafood and fish; salmon, haddock, herring, trout, mackerel, and sardines are all full of these acids. Other sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are soybeans, flaxseed, walnuts, and canola, and the fatty acids are also available in a more concentrated version through the oils derived from these foods. These oils can easily be included in your daily meals by adding them to the ingredients for your cooking. </p>
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<p>Foods that have a high level of Vitamin E are also excellent in combating allergic reactions. Some of these foods include greens, which are also very</p>
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