10 Powerful Pet Hair Vacuums (Even on Hardwoods)!


Updated 05/25/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Powerful Pet Hair Vacuums (Even on Hardwoods)!

Will the fight against pet hair ever end!? Short of shaving your furry pal, the solution to the problem seems like a losing battle. Never fear: we've found 10 vacuum cleaners with powerful suction to suck up this hairy situation. See one you love or hate? Share your opinions or reviews on the corresponding slide! Source: Thinkstock Read more

How to Reduce Pet Allergies


Updated 05/10/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Alleviate Dog and Cat Allergies

We're in the midst of high pollen season, and here at Sugar HQ, we're trading tips on allergy relief almost as much as monthly must haves. As temperatures rise, flowers and trees aren't the only ones shedding sneeze-causing particles: your pet is busy sloughing off fur and dander which can increase the intensity of itchy eyes and runny noses. Of course, you could research the best hypoallergenic Read more

9 Ways to Prevent Allergies — Without Medicine


Updated 04/12/12 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natural Ways to Prevent Allergies

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Nothing puts a crimp on a Spring run like sneezing, snot, and watery eyes. And since seasonal allergies can worsen over time, early intervention can be the difference between enjoying the outdoors and being stuck inside with a box of tissues. To help you avoid that unfortunate fate, we pulled together this list of the Read more

Sneeze-Free: Hypoallergenic Dog and Cat Breeds


Updated 03/13/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Hypoallergenic Dog and Cat Breeds

If you know someone with pet allergies, then you're probably aware that some dog and cat breeds are less likely to cause your pal sneezes and itchy eyes. It's not necessarily the animal's fur that keeps some sniffles at bay: these breeds produce less dander or certain proteins in their saliva, or shed less than other breeds, thereby reducing airborne allergens. While these pets are great Read more

5 Reasons You Have a Summer Cold


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Ways to Prevent a Summer Cold or Flu

Over the Fourth of July weekend, four friends and I were all hit with a doozy of a cold, the worst. It even made us question the accepted belief that more people get sick in the Winter. But viruses still survive in the Summer sun, and some people can't fight off infection as well as others. There are ways to protect yourself, which is a must, given all the traveling, eating, and lounge time Read more

10 Allergy-Friendly Flowers


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Low-Pollen Flowers For Allergy Sufferers

Allergy sufferers may shy away from keeping fresh flowers in their pads, but many blossoms are just as easy on the allergies as they are on the eyes. The pollen is easily removed on some blooms, but check out 10 of my favorite low-pollen picks for sneeze-free floral enjoyment year-round. Read more

Top Allergens Making Us Miserable


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Top Allergens Making Us Miserable

It's not always your grandmother's cat that is making you miserable. Allergens lurk everywhere and if, like me, you're a sufferer they can make for a miserable Spring, Summer, and Fall. There are a few allergens that affect more of us than others, and Everyday Health has rounded up some of the top allergens and I've picked out a few highlights for the slideshow. Source Read more

6 On-the-Go Snacks For Kids With Food Allergies


Updated 05/16/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traveling With Kids With Allergies

When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more

Pack the Perfect Geeked Out Picnic


Updated 05/21/12 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geek Picnic Supplies

The Spring flowers are in full bloom (as are our allergies), but that won't stop us from hosting blowout geek picnics. We've covered our geek bases, so if you have a die-hard obsession with classic video games, space travel, or just straight-up cool gizmos, one of these picks is bound to find its way to your next outing. Read more