Many people have sensitivities and allergies without knowing the cause. Being in certain environments can cause some people to get itchy skin, a runny nose, watery eyes, or a tight feeling in the chest. Often it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the allergy as there are a multitude of factors which could contribute: pet hair, dust mites, personal grooming products and … [Read more...]
Pycnogenol helps block histamine production
The June issue of your healthy living magazine included a summer supplements section and in it was a feature about pycnogenol, pronounced pic-no-jen-all. I'd never heard of it before but it seems it's not a new discovery. There is an official website for Pycnogenol which has loads of information about this plant extract. From this website I found this … [Read more...]
Surviving house renovations with a dust allergy
Living through household renovations is exciting, a massive challenge and also very hard work. The final finished product will be amazing, but by the time it is finished I think I will just want to have a massive clean up and curl up in a ball and sleep! It's soul destroying for a number of reasons... mainly the amount of dust and the fact both me and my husband have a dust … [Read more...]
5 tips for surviving house renovations with asthma and allergies
Having internal building work done to your house is a very stressful business. Dust can and will get EVERYWHERE! And I'm talking thick, red, sticky, grimy dust. We decided to take the plunge and reorganise our house from 'slightly dark and dingey with bad use of space' to 'open-plan, light and much more easy to use' space. Sounds like a no-brainer, but when you have allergies … [Read more...]
Yoga postures for allergies and asthma
Most people probably associate yoga with meditation and perhaps a collection of postures and exercises which promote flexibility and relaxation, but it's far more than that. Originating from India over 3000 years ago it is a system of complete well being; including the physical, mental and spiritual health of the individual. It's not a religion and can quite uniquely be … [Read more...]