28 Monday Feb 2022
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You can blame your allergies on your ceiling fan! The flat blades pick up tons of dust and dirt, especially when they’re not spinning. So, regularly remove the grime with a moist cloth to keep your ceiling fan from scattering dust and dirt all over your bed at night.
17 Thursday Jun 2021
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Summer colds ARE worse than winter ones. And they last longer too. That’s because different types of viruses are responsible for them – and they can create body aches, fever, and stomach trouble, in addition to the classic respiratory symptoms. And if you get a cold during the summer – it can make your allergy symptoms worse too. So if you get a summer cold, rest, drink plenty of liquids – and try taking an antihistamine, too.
18 Tuesday May 2021
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Keep some peppermint essential oil on hand! German researchers found the smell relieves allergy symptoms as effectively as many over-the-counter decongestants and antihistamines. It’s down to the cooling menthol in mint, which relaxes arteries and muscles, and shrinks mucus membranes, making it easier to breathe! So, when your allergies flare up, add a few drops of peppermint oil to a pot of boiling water. Then, don’t burn yourself! But lean your head over the steam and inhale deeply for 5 minutes. Your sinuses should unclog in no time.
19 Friday Mar 2021
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Some common things can make your symptoms worse, according to immunologist Dr. Clifford Bassett.
For example: Hair gel. It’s sticky and collects pollen throughout the day, which can end up spread all over your pillow and face at night.
And if you have a pollen allergy, avoid eating celery. There’s a protein in celery that’s very similar to pollen. It can confuse your immune system, making symptoms worse. And that goes for cooked celery too, so avoid it in soups.
10 Tuesday Nov 2020
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allergies, allergy, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, Flonase, hay fever, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, itchy eyes, nasal spray, nasal steroid spray, no side effects, runny nose, side effects, sneezing, University of Chicago
Do you fight hay fever with antihistamines, and still suffer from itchy eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing? Try a nasal steroid spray, like Flonase, instead. Researchers at the University of Chicago say nasal meds are more effective and faster-acting than pills and shut down allergy symptoms for 80% of people within hours. Plus, they don’t get into your bloodstream, so they don’t cause side effects like some pills can.
29 Wednesday Jul 2020
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If you have allergies – and you get migraines – that’s not a coincidence. People with allergy symptoms are 30% more likely to get migraines. And they tend to be more frequent and severe. Researchers say it’s because the trigeminal nerve is involved in both responses – and it’s the main sensory nerve in the face. It also interprets some stimuli – like a runny nose or itchy eyes – as pain, triggering a headache. The good news is: The meds that relieve allergies can lessen your head pain, too. And people who get allergy shots can cut the frequency and intensity of their migraines in half!
17 Friday Jul 2020
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allegies, allergy, ceiling fan, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, dust, dusty fan blades, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, morning allergies, stuffy nose
You can blame your allergies on your ceiling fan! The flat blades pick up tons of dust and dirt, especially when they’re not spinning. So, regularly remove the grime with a moist cloth to keep your ceiling fan from scattering dust and dirt all over your bed at night.
11 Thursday Jun 2020
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allergies, allergy, bedroom, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, dust bunnies, fabric shades, horizontal blinds, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, morning allergies, vacuum
It could be what’s in your bedroom.
Like horizontal blinds. They attract more dust than fabric shades.
And anything stored under the bed attracts dust bunnies. So, pull everything out and vacuum under there once a month.
Finally: You may wake up with allergies because your shoes are in your bedroom. Because the stuff tracked in on the soles of your shoes can be a major allergy trigger. So if you can, leave your shoes outside the bedroom door.
18 Friday Oct 2019
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allergic, allergies, allergist, allergy, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, food allergies, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife
It turns out, a new study found only about half of the people who THINK they have a food allergy actually do. And nutrition experts say that’s a big deal… because if you’re avoiding certain foods because of the way they make you feel, you may be missing out on key nutrients you need to stay healthy!
In other words: If you suspect you may have a food allergy, see an allergist for a diagnosis BEFORE you start restricting your diet for no reason.
25 Wednesday Sep 2019
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allergens, allergies, allergy, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, cotton, cozy, dust mites, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, UV rays, wool, wool blanket
Before you add a wool blanket to your bed or cozy up under one on the couch, know this: It could be teeming with allergy-causing dust mites. According to microbiologist Dr. David Clarke, wool attracts 42% MORE mites than cotton, because it has a deeper pile and more twists in the fibers… and that allows mites to crawl inside, hunker down and multiply. So before you use the wool blankets, wash them and allow them to dry completely… especially if you can dry them in the sun. The UV rays help destroy the allergens mites leave behind. And then repeat the washing and drying every 2 weeks.
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