Defend Your Health
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Building a Strong Immune System: Lifestyle Habits that Matter
From the foods we consume to the quality of our sleep, each facet plays a pivotal role in shaping the body's ability to ward off infections and maintain optimal well-being.
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5 Self-Care Ideas to Help Control Your Allergies and Allergic Asthma
In allergic asthma, when your immune system responds to various allergens, a host of symptoms, such as swelling and inflammation around the airways, flooding of mucus, and a triggering of...
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Holiday Guide for Those with Severe Pet Allergies
Pre-visit communication is critical – Inform family about severe pet allergies well before the holidays and discuss pet-free environment options Pack allergy essentials – Bring Allergy Asthma Clean Allergen...
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Allergies Are Not Just for Humans: How to Recognize and Help Allergies in Pets
Pollen: Just like humans, pets can be allergic to pollen from grass, trees, and flowers. These allergens are more common during certain seasons.
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Is There a Way to Reduce the Amount of Pet Dander in a Home?
These dead skin cells are proteins from the animal. Proteins cause allergic reactions in those allergic to pets and serious respiratory issues in some individuals who have allergic asthma.
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How to Get Pet Dander Out of a Couch
If you're sick and tired of vacuuming your upholstered furniture, there are a few options that can help reduce exposure to dog or cat dander and other allergens
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Where Does Pet Dander Come From?
Shedding skin: Dogs and cats, just like humans, constantly shed skin cells as part of their natural biological processes. These microscopic skin flakes become airborne and settle on surfaces throughout...
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Can Pet Dander Cause Hives?
The reaction to pet dander is usually caused by an allergy to proteins found in the pet's skin cells. These proteins can become airborne and settle on surfaces, such as...
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Air Fresheners and Indoor Air Quality: Unveiling the Toxic Truth
These substances, often referred to as toxins and endocrine disruptors, can silently infiltrate our living spaces, impacting our health in ways we may not even realize.
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Can Allergies Make You Tired?
It is important to note that fatigue caused by allergies may not be limited to physical symptoms. Allergies can also cause mental fatigue or brain fog, affecting concentration, cognitive function,...
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How To Kill Dust Mites?
TL;DR Dust mites (microscopic creatures feeding on dead skin cells) thrive in warm, humid environments causing allergies and respiratory issues. Elimination methods: regular HEPA vacuum (carpets, upholstery, mattresses traps mites),...
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Clean Sheets, Happy Sleep: Essential Tips For Dust Mite Control
It's important to note that dust mites are virtually present in all homes, regardless of cleanliness. And they occur naturally.