In this Issue
What's New
Am I Allergic To Water?
Over the
years we have had people come into our store and tell us
they think they are allergic to water. They complain of
redness, rashes, dry skin, itching or burning skin and
it only happens when they bathe or swim.
The truth
is that there have been very few cases of someone
actually being allergic to water. In fact there have
been fewer than 30 reported cases of “Aquagenous
Urticara” world wide. We explain that more than likely
they are having an allergic reaction to something in the
water and not the water itself.
Alfie
Lipshultz, a good friend and CEO of the Aquathin, Corp.,
likes to refer to our water sources as “chemical
cocktails”. The water we drink, cook with and bathe in
contains hundreds of chemicals including heavy metals,
minerals, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals,
organic waste, illegal drugs, salts, cleaning products
and personal care products just to mention a few. The
local water treatment plants attempt to clean up the
water but unfortunately that includes adding even more
potentially irritating chemicals like chlorine, aluminum
chloride, and ammonia. It is not their fault the water
they start with is not as good as it once was.
So what is causing our customer to have their allergic
reaction to water? The majority of them are finding that
they are sensitive to the chlorine and chloramines used
by the local treatment plants to disinfect the water. We
need these chemicals in the water to kill bacteria while
it is in the water mains being delivered to our home but
they should be removed before they get in the house. I
have yet to read a study that suggests chlorine or
chloramines are good for our skin, to breathe while
taking a shower or ingest.
If you believe you are having any type of an allergic
reaction you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
However, we believe that everyone should use quality
water filtration systems to protect themselves and their
families from the “chemical cocktail” that is in water.
There is no reason to take the risk.
Remember, it’s not the water that bothers you but what is in it.
By: Mike Krause
For
additional information on water purification please
visit Aquathin.com
or contact us at
800 771-2246
and we will be happy to answer your questions.
Is Your Asthma Acting Up? Summer
brings pollen and worse air pollution.
Summer means bike rides,
barbeques, swimming pools and long days outside in the
sun for most Americans. But for millions of children and
adults living with lung diseases, allergies and asthma,
the summer months can mean heightened risks too.
Avoid unhealthy air. Poor air quality can mean breathing
trouble and a trip to the emergency room or worse. Pay
attention to your local air quality reports and try to
limit your outside time on days that are forecasted to
be unhealthy. On high ozone days, change your activities
to the cooler mornings and spend the hot afternoons
reading a good book or at the pool.
Learn other ways to protect yourself and your family on
poor air quality
days by reviewing American Lung Association Outdoor Air
Basics.
What to do
About Allergies. A Report from Harvard Health
Publications
Allergies can range from
irritating inconveniences to chronic debilitating
conditions. They can even be life-threatening, as in the
case of allergic shock, or anaphylaxis. Because of their
potential severity and increasing prevalence, allergic
reactions have been the focus of rigorous research. This
work has resulted in a greater understanding of the
complex nature of allergic reactions, which in turn has
led to more effective allergy treatment options. While
allergies still can't be cured, doctors are learning
more about how to prevent them and how to manage allergy
symptoms successfully. This means that you will not only
feel better but also be less likely to suffer the
permanent tissue damage that can result from long-term
allergies.
This report will explain how and why an allergic
reaction happens, discuss the advantages of newer
treatments, and shed light on some controversial topics
such as peanut allergies, alternative diagnostic
approaches, and toxic house syndrome. When it comes to
managing allergies, the watchword is “avoidance,”
particularly of those triggers that fire the starter’s
gun on a full-blown allergic attack. Finally, this
report will take a look ahead to what may be coming soon
to an allergy clinic near you
What To Do About Allergies is available for $16 from
Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of
Harvard Medical School. Order it online at
http://www.health.harvard.edu
or by calling
1-877–649–9457.
What's New at The Allergy Store
Vanicream Personal Care Products
for Sensitive Skin & Hair Care
Vanicream
skin care products for people who need, or want, to
avoid many of the common chemical irritants found in
ordinary skin care products.
Our entire
non-prescription product line is free of common chemical
irritants. Because we leave these offensive ingredients
out of our products, they may be used by those with
either normal or sensitive skin. These products are
routinely recommended by dermatologists and other
physicians for patients with dry, irritated skin and other dermatologic problems
including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact
dermatitis, and ichthyosis.
Also available is a
SPF35 sunscreen that utilizes transparent zinc oxide
and titanium dioxide to provide UVA & UVB protection
without PABA or other common sensitizing chemical
sunscreens.
Break Free From The Ordinary
. . . (More
Information)
Asthma friendly Toys
Finally high quality toys
for children with allergies and asthma. Not only are
they cute and cuddly but they can be cleaned without
loosing that cuddly feeling. Cuddle with Confidence. (More
Information)
Healthway EMF Air Purification Systems
The Healthway EMF is one
of the most advanced air purification system in the
world. This system is certified by FDA as a class 2
medical device and defined as a medical air purification
system. Independent laboratory testing certified
bacteria kill at 98%-100%, virus kill at 99%-100%, mold
and fungi kill at 94%-100%. (More
Information)
Wishing you the Best of Health
Mike Krause
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