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Hello Fall Allergies! Now Please GO Away!!
Things that make me go AHHHHCHOOOO. Fall allergies (for some, me included) can be as aggravating as springtime allergies. My allergies can be blamed on many things. Starting outside. The fires in Canada, Washington, and Idaho have made being outside nasty. ALTHOUGH! The haze and smoke do make for some beautiful photographs. The air quality is horrible and does cause my eyes to water and at times have me coughing up a storm. When the smoke gets so bad you escape into the house……… HA! I just made a funny!! Inside the house, it is worse. Hello! Have you met Miss Bear? The 120-pound shedding machine, Bernese Mountain Dog. Same…
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How To Better Manage Your Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
When you’re allergic to pollen and dust, the spring season can be breathtaking. No, literally. Managing your seasonal allergy symptoms is paramount to your health and comfort during this time. Nobody loves constant sneezing, runny noses, congestion, and other irritating symptoms. Keep your allergies at bay with our helpful tips below. Find a Non-Prescription Medication Your local drugstore is full of non-prescription medications that alleviate allergy symptoms. While some medicines are prescription only, several that you can pick up over the counter work just as great. Some medications come in antihistamines, nasal sprays, decongestants, etc. Each drug works for different people; therefore, you may need to go through trial and…
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Cat Breeds to Adopt If You Have Cat Allergies
Living with cat allergies of all kinds is a burdensome thought especially when the cause could be your beloved companion or would you grant the request of your family to get a family cat despite your cat allergies. But there is no need to compromise between your plans of getting a pet cat and avoiding cat allergies as there are several cat breeds that are hypoallergenic. What Causes Cat Allergies Contrary to popular belief it is not the fur of cats that causes cat allergies, it is a protein that is contained in a cat’s saliva, dried skin, and urine that causes humans to have allergic reactions. The reason why…
