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Should Perfume Be Altered to Reduce Allergens?
Did you know that the perfume industry has a reigning watchdog? I didn't. It's called the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and its latest set of regulations will require many perfume makers to change their scents.
Grab Your Tissues: Fall Allergy Quiz
If you're suffering from itchy eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose, taking this little quiz may help relieve your symptoms.
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When Are Your Seasonal Allergies Worst?
Pollen from any old tree, flower, or grass irritates me, so my seasonal allergy symptoms are pretty miserable in the Spring and Summer. Depending on where you live and what's growing, your symptoms may be worse at certain times of the year. So tell me .
Fight Seasonal Allergies With Heat
If seasonal allergies are preventing you from breathing through your nose, you can take decongestants, but they'll end up drying you up everywhere, even your lady business. Plus they can make you feel kind of spaced out and tired.
A natural alternative I've found that relieves congestion is to raise your body temperature through exercise.
Smoking Kills but May Prevent Allergies
Smoking is one of the worst habits you can take up since it's linked to all sorts of health risks such as lung cancer, emphysema, and cardiovascular disease. That's a pretty convincing list to make anyone quit (or never start), but a recent study suggests one surprisingly good thing could come out of smoking — prevention of certain types of allergies.
Smoking cigarettes decreases the body's allergic response by obstructing the activity of mast cells (cells that contain histamine).
Dealing With Allergies' Side Effects: Dark Circles Under the Eyes
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, sneezing and a stuffy nose might not be the only side effects you have to suffer through. For some people, nasal congestion can cause blood flow to back up under the eyes, and this causes an allergy shiner. The skin under the eyes is thin and the congested veins in the area can give the appearance of dark circles.
Speak Up: How Do You Find Seasonal Allergy Relief?
A good percentage of the population suffers from seasonal allergies, and springtime can be the worst with all the new plants budding. To find relief, I'm a regular neti pot user and am always telling people to use one too. The warm salt water helps flush pollen, dust, and mold spores out of my nose, which helps prevent symptoms.
Tips For Avoiding Pollen
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, Spring is probably not your favorite time of year. All the pollen floating around causes sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and sinus congestion, which can make a person miserable. Here are some ways to avoid this plant allergen.
Achoo! Spring Allergy Quiz
Spring allergies are blowing in with a bang and many people are suffering from runny noses, congestion, itchy and watery eyes, coughing, and difficulty breathing. If you have seasonal allergies, here are some things you should know.
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Dealing With Sinus Congestion
Hooray for warmer weather and longer days. Isn't Spring the best? Well, not for everyone because 'tis the season when allergy symptoms rear their ugly heads: congestion, runny noses, sneezing, asthma, as well as agonizing pain and pressure around your eyes and forehead.
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