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Health Benefits of Air Purifiers: We all may feel like we are protected from our environment’s pollution when are inside the comfort of our homes but that is not the case. Our homes trap odors, dust, pollen, and harmful particles that float around in our personal space. Vacuuming is not enough and has no affect on air controlling the air quality. Air purifiers are appliances designed to clean the air we breathe, tackle allergens, and reduce concentrations of pollutants and other particles that are harmful to our bodies. If you smoke in your home and/or are a pet owner, it is highly advised to purify the air in your home.  Pets drag in germs and dander into homes and passive cigarette smoke inhalation can cause lung cancer in non-smokers. We should not be breathing in air that is tampered because it can also tamper with our health! Try out air purifiers in your home to notice the following changes:

Six Most Common Asthma Triggers: Asthma is a chronic disease affecting the lungs, causing airways to inflame. The inflammation of airways reduces the flow of air into and out of the lungs, making it harder to breathe. Recurrent attacks, known as asthma attacks, happen when something bothers or irritates the lungs.

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, as it is peak season for those dealing with both asthma and allergies. Although there is no cure for either, there are ways to help cope with these conditions with medication. What may trigger allergies and/or asthma varies from person to person, so it is imperative that people are aware of what their triggers are. Both reactions can range from mild to severe. Learning how to reduce exposure and how to manage symptoms will benefit individuals suffering from these conditions.

What are the symptoms?

Skincare and beauty products have many different ingredients. Some of these include chemicals that are not so good for the body. Look for those skincare ingredients to avoid in your favorite products.

Skincare Ingredients to Avoid #1: Parabens

Food allergies are a serious medical condition that affects about 15 million Americans. They are many foods that cause reactions in people but there are eight foods are the top offenders. The top eight foods for allergic reactions are: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.

Just like all other allergens, reactions to food allergies can range from mild to life threatening.  Reactions include rash; nausea; stomach pain; swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat; shortness of breath, and loss of consciousness. Living with food allergies does not have to be burdensome; it just takes a bit of planning.  Changes to diet and lifestyle are certainly necessary and will get easier with time and forming of habits.  Below are some tips for living with food allergies.