Local news (Whitecourt Star) At the tender age of 12, Nigel Friesen isn’t living the care free life every child should be afforded. Instead, he’s worrying about his death. It could happen at any second. Friesen has life-threatening allergies to 25 different items ranging from certain fruits to peanuts to latex to metals.
Customers to sue Victoria's Secret over bra allergies (New Kerala) Melbourne, Nov 13 : US lingerie firm Victoria's Secret is being sued by dozens of women who claim their bras gave them painful rashes and permanent scarring.
Spring cleaning: It's time to clean up indoor allergens (AAAAI.org) MILWAUKEE - For the more than 40 million people throughout the country who suffer from indoor allergies, spring cleaning can be an important step to take in order to reduce allergy symptoms, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). Spring cleaning takes some time and effort, but it will produce an indoor environment that is less allergenic, easier to clean and ...
Hap LeCrone: How to deal with the stress of the holidays (Waco Tribune-Herald) DEAR READERS: The holidays are upon us again. I have written many columns on “holiday stress” and wanted to pass on one that I think captures some of the essential elements of the trials and tribulations that can occur during this season. I hope you find it helpful.
Change in Season Gives Mom Reason for a Regular Health Check (Explorer News) (ARA) - As the weather changes and kids are in school, family schedules go from very busy to crazy. Mothers' schedules kick into high gear, and it's easy for women to overlook a key element of their family's overall well-being - Mom's health.
Riding with Kurt: The final weekend (Fox Sports) After a great showing in Phoenix, Kurt Busch says he wants to end the season with a strong finish this weekend in Homestead.
Driver's medication may have been a factor in bus crash (The Chippewa Herald) The driver of a school bus carrying Chippewa Falls students that overturned Monday morning in the town of Wheaton is being cited for driving too fast for conditions.
Burn pit fallout - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Army Times (Army Times) Disabled American Veterans has issued a call to all service members and veterans who think they may have illnesses related to burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq: Contact DAV so they can collect data and look for trends.
Breathe right, sleep tight (The Sun) IF snoring is a problem for either you or your partner, you’re not alone. In a recent survey, it was found that 36% of people admitted that their snoring disturbed their spouses’ sleep, while a whopping 52% reported that their spouses’ snoring disturbed their sleep.
Too fat for prison, criminal is free to go (The Globe and Mail) Quebec Parole Board finds morbidly obese inmate suffering unduly, health deteriorating because of his imprisonment
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One of the most common
locations allergies can be found, is the bedroom. Most adults spend
a minimum of 5-8 hours in their bedroom on a daily basis and it can
be one of the one of worst places in the entire house for allergens
to hide. Living inside of our pillows, mattresses, box springs, comforters
and blankets are dust mites, dust mite feces and dried, dead, dust
mite body parts. Pollen, molds, pet dander and dust also thrive in
our beds. In fact, after 3 years, a majority of your mattress weight
is dust and dust mites, which is why the mattress seems heavier over
the years. These allergens cause allergic symptoms such as stuffiness,
sneezing, running nose and itchy eyes.
The air that you are breathing in your sleep can be filled with dust
and dust mites. Point air registers away from your bed and use allergen
reducing air filters. Allergies have been linked to insomnia and snoring
as well, so keeping your ventilation system clean of dust, dander,
and mold will help you to sleep the night through. See Clean Air Management
(link to clean air) for ways to reduce the level of allergens in the
air.
There are many simple ways to reduce the level of allergens in the
bedroom.
Mattress/BoxSpring Encasings and Covers, Pillow Covers and
Encasings
These casings and enclosures are able to fully zip and protect your
mattress from dust and dust mites. They range in pricing depending
on size of the mattress, box spring, material. However, make sure
that they are labeled allergy-free and you can prevent dust and dust
mites from invading your bedding. These casings are machine washable
and should be washed in hot water (140 degrees Fahrenheit) at least
twice a month.
Hypo-Allergenic Pillows, Hypo Allergenic Blankets and Comforters,
Allergen Reducer Duvet Covers
Comforters are home to many allergens, including dust mites
and goose down. You can still use your favorite comforter and cover
it with allergen-proof lining. These casings are machine washable
and should be washed in hot water at least twice a month.
Where can I buy Allergy Reducing Bedding?
Retailers like Linens and Things, Target, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond,
and other fine home good stores should carry types of allergy reducing
bedding.
Here are a few online retailers as well:
Resources:
http://www.allergyasthmatech.com/Category/Allergen_Free_Bedding/97_97
http://www.allergysolution.com/departments.asp?dept=31
http://www.allergycontrol.com/store/products_main.asp?dept_
id=20000&mscssid=CAP9B7T0PDFC8LUACXJJMD5TQL041ET2
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