In this Issue
- Where Has The Year Gone? Fall
Is Almost Here and So Is The Ragweed
Sepetmber Featured Items
- Allergy
Bedding
- Allersearch Allergy Control
Products
- Natura Wool Comforters
- SinuPulse Nasal Irrigation
Systems
Where has this year gone? Fall starts in a little over three weeks.
Most people love this time of year because of cooler weather and football but
for those with allergies to ragweed this is not good news. I know this time of
year is hard on some of our customers and friends.
Ragweed is the most common weeds and is number one cause of fall hay fever
symptoms in the United States, and really flourishes in the Midwestern part of
the country. It is usually found in areas such as fields and along roadsides in
rural areas, but think it is only found in the country, ragweed also grow in
vacant lots in urban areas, or get blown in from other areas. Ragweed pollen can
travel as far as 400 miles via the winds, so you may be affected by ragweed even
though it does not grow nearby.
Ragweed normally peaks the first week in September and remains high through
September. The good news is that ragweed season ends after the first frost in
November, right before winter.
One of the biggest problems with fall allergies is that typical allergy
symptoms, such as a runny nose and cough, are often confused with having an
infection, such as a cold or sinus infection. Ragweed allergies symptoms include
nasal congestion, sneezing, eye irritation, watery puffy eyes, and sore throat.
Severe allergic reactions include asthma attacks, chronic sinusitis, bronchitis
and headaches. Some allergy sufferers have told us they always feel tired or
have lost their appetite.
Many of our customers seek treatment of their fall allergies by taking an
antihistamine (like Allergra, Claritin, Clarinex, Zytec, etc.) and/or a nasal
steroid (like Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort AQ, Rhinocort Aqua, Omnaris, etc.).
However, antihistamines produce their own undesirable side-effects such as
drowsiness and lack of energy and mental clarity. If you are taking medication
for high blood pressure you need to check with your doctor. Certain
antihistamines can have negative interactions with certain high blood pressure
medications.
Some use more natural remedies like nasal irrigation or flushing, a mild and
effective way to treat seasonal allergies. Natural herbs like stinging nettle (Urtica
dioica) behave in much the same way as many of the drugs sold to treat
allergies, but without the unwanted side effects of dry mouth and drowsiness.
Many people find acupuncture helpful in combating allergy symptoms.
Don't forget to also minimize your exposure to ragweed pollen by taking a few
precautions;
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Stay indoors in the
early morning when pollen is released and on windy days.
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Monitor pollen counts in
your area by visiting the National Allergy Bureau at
http://www.aaaai.org/nab.
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Take a shower to remove
pollen from your hair and skin.
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Take your shoes and
jackets off immediately upon entering the house.
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Use air conditioning and
keep windows at home and in the car shut.
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Vacuum regularly, using
a machine with a good hEPA filtration system.
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Turn on your air
cleaners
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Wash pets after they
have been outside
Fall allergies can make a
beautiful time of year totally miserable but by taking car of yourself and
watching what and when you do thing it can be still be a great time of year.
Fall is my favorite time of year. I hope you can enjoy it too.
September Featured Items
Allergy Bedding Mattress and Pillow Covers -
Several of our Best allergy proof fabrics are on sale
during the month of September. Special savings on 100%
cotton, Pristine and Allersoft Organic Cotton.
Allersearch Anti-Allergen Products -
We have put our best selling Allersearch
anti-allergen products on sale. Enjoy special
savings on ADMS, Xmite, AllerDust and Allergen
Wash.
Natura Wool Comforters -
Natura's Classic All Seasons wool comforter is a
medium weight wool comforter ideal for year round
comfort.
SinuPulse Nasal Irrigation Systems -
The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation
System is a natural, drug free way to relieve your
allergy and sinus symptoms caused by sinus infections,
allergies and the common cold.
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF $150 and MORE!
Sale Prices good thru September 30, 2010
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