Allergy Relief
Thousands of people suffer from allergies of one kind or another. Anyone can develop an allergy at anytime in life. Allergies cause illness and discomfort and are indiscriminate with regard to who they target. Fortunately, for those of you who suffer from allergies, whether they are seasonal or a year round nuisance, there are ways to keep your allergies under control, obtain allergy relief, and live a relatively uninhibited and normal life. The first step in the process of gaining natural allergy relief and controlling your allergies is to learn more about them. So, what are allergies exactly?
What are Allergies?
Allergies are your body overreacting to a typically harmless substance in your environment. Take pollen for example. If you were not allergic to this brand of pollen, you would breathe the pollen in through the nasal cavities. The body produces mucus which moves the pollen out of the nose and into the throat. At this point, your body gets rid of the pollen by swallowing it or coughing it out. For those of you who are allergic to pollen (or any other allergen), that experience is quite different. Once the pollen enters your system, your body labels it an intruder. Your body produces IgE which are tiny soldiers who fight off intruders. IgE attaches itself to mast cells. When the mast cells encounter the allergen (in this case, pollen), the allergen attaches itself to the IgE cells. Once this attachment process is complete, the real trouble begins. A veritable bouquet of chemicals is released including histamine. These chemicals produce your allergy symptoms in an effort to get the perceived invader out. An allergy attack is simply your body forcing out something that it has identified as bad news.
Allergy Symptoms
For those of you that have allergies, these symptoms are easy to identify. Occasionally perennial allergies (or allergies that occur all year such as dust, mold or animal dander allergies) can become confused with colds. If you or a loved one seems to be sick frequently and gets diagnosed with colds often, look into the possibility of an alternative culprit. Allergies can sometimes resemble colds. Common symptoms include:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sinus Congestion
- Itchy eyes
- Wheezing (especially for asthma sufferers)
- Itchy throat and roof of mouth
- Dark circles under your eyes
- Rashes or itchy skin
Common Allergies
The next big step in treating allergies is identifying them. Allergies range from seasonal to perennial. Allergens can be substances encountered outdoors like pollen or they can be substances in your home like dust or mold. You need to identify what is causing the symptoms before you can start devising a solution.
Some common allergies are:
- Pet Allergies: allergies and asthma symptoms triggered by animal dander, which is made up of old skin scales shed by the animal.
- Pollen Allergies: allergies and asthma symptoms triggered by airborne pollen released primarily from trees, grass and weeds.
- Dust Mite Allergies: allergies and asthma symptoms triggered by dust mites. Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in carpets, mattresses, box springs, bed linens, upholstered furniture, house dust and animal dander.
- Mold Allergies: allergies and asthma symptoms triggered by mold, mildew and fungi, encountered both inside the home and outside.
- Food Allergies: allergies and asthma symptoms triggered by something eaten. There are many food allergies but two of the major and severe allergens are peanuts and shellfish.
Natural Allergy Relief Solutions
As of yet, there are no existing cures for allergies. While you can't cure your allergies, you can take measures to minimize your discomfort and control your symptoms. Listed below are a few tips to help with natural allergy relief.
- Clean your home often. Make sure that you vacuum and dust regularly. Steam clean carpets, drapes and rugs because dust mites and dander can easily get stuck in these places and aggravate your symptoms. Wash your bathrooms frequently with bleach to prevent mold growth.
- Close windows and doors during allergy season. Use the air conditioner if you need a breeze. This will minimize the amount of pollen in the home and help in allergy relief.
- Keep a food journal. Write down what you ate if you have a reaction and write down the symptoms that you experience. This will help you to isolate which foods are problematic for you.
- Wash your bedding often. You spend a great deal of time in your bed so you want to make sure that it is allergen free. Allergens can get stuck in the fibers of mattresses, pillow, sheets and blankets. Exposure to allergens while you sleep will aggravate your symptoms. This will disrupt your sleep and leave you tired and fatigued during the day.
Allergy Relief Air Purifier
One final suggestion that will vastly improve your allergy symptoms is to get an allergy air purifier like the IQAir HealthPro Plus. The HealthPro Plus will deliver the results that you need to live a comfortable and normal life. The IQAir HealthPro Plus allergy air purifier removes airborne allergens and irritants from the air you and your family breathe. This incredible purification system features a medical grade true HEPA filter for the removal of 99.97% of lung damaging dust particles, pet dander, pollen, mold spores, bacteria, germs, viruses, tobacco smoke, chemicals, and odors. By combining a true HEPA filter with 5 pounds of activated carbon and potassium permanganate, the IQAir HealthPro Plus guarantees you results!
This is a physician and allergist recommended HEPA air purifier for allergy relief. It is designed to clean up to 1000 square feet. This allergy relief air purifier is the best solution for your home or office. The HealthPro Plus can give you peace of mind and relaxation knowing that you and your loved ones are breathing the cleanest air possible. This convenient and easy to use device comes in an attractive off-white color, making it easy to match up with any room. The IQAir HealthPro Plus is also on casters so it is a snap to relocate anywhere in your home. It comes with a six speed control allowing the device to conform to your individual needs. This breakthrough technology comes complete with long-lasting filters, and ships the next business day. The IQAir HealthPro Plus HEPA air purifier is the ultimate solution for your allergy relief.