Healthy Home Newsletter May 2014 - Volume XVIII, Issue 5

May 2014 - Volume XVIII, Issue 5 Owners: Len Hume & Annette Marchionda Follow us on twitter @HlthyHomNiagara or www.twitter.com/HlthyHomNiagara Maybe There Is No Cure For Seasonal Allergies… But There Is Relief Millions and millions of people worldwide suffer from seasonal allergies. In the US alone, it’s estimated 1 out of 5 American’s are afflicted. The root causes of seasonal allergies are varied, but often the biggest triggers are pollens and molds. Now, I’m no doctor and, of course, your doctor is the best person to discuss your options regarding medications and supplements, even diet changes, that may help you manage your seasonal allergies. But, there are plenty of resources at the tips of your fingers on the Internet supporting the following 3 easy steps you can take to find relief, in addition to what your doctor may suggest. Step 1: Keep it clean. That’ s simple enough. A clean house has less allergens and makes for a healthy indoor environment. At least two times a year it’s good to do a thorough cleaning of the carpets, upholstery, pillows, mattress covers, even your window coverings and make sure your air ducts are kept clean every 3-5 years. Hmmmm and I know just where you can find a great professional carpet and upholstery cleaner. Step 2: Detox your life. Your immune system is overworked and overloaded from living in our toxic world. From the food we eat, to the environment we live in, to the stress in our fast paced lives, we are bombarded with a heavy load of chemicals and toxins daily. Take a step back from your life, breathe, get out in the sun and chill out. Choose to eat and live healthier, more organic and chemical free. Your immune system will thank you. Step 3: Neti pot baby! Hard core allergy sufferers swear by the Neti pot. Here is what webmd.com says about it “A more biological explanation for how the Neti pot works has to do with tiny, hair-like structures called cilia ….Saline solution can help increase the speed and improve coordination of the cilia so that they may more effectively remove the allergens and other irritants that cause sinus problems.” – www.Webmd.com First clear it with your doc, and then a quick trip to your local health food store can get you all set up. Best of luck dealing with your seasonal allergies this year! Get Free Cleaning Tips and Specials at our Website www.pcsniagara.com and www.facebook.com/PCSNiagara! Check Out the Event Flyer on the Last Pages! www.Babble.com and www.SheKnows.com Both www.Babble.com and www.Sheknows.com are awesome lifestyle websites that touch on everything from parenting, to decorating, to food, to entertainment, to health, and travel. You will find a rich resource of humor, practical tips and just about everything under the sun to keep you “in-the-know” on all things lifestyle. www.Babble.com is brought to you by Disney so, even though the website is not Disney-centric, if you type “Disney” into the search field you will find a plethora of articles and resources sure to please Disney fans. www.SheKnows.com even has a tab for “games” and so you could really spend a lot of time on this site either getting lost in the engaging articles or simply discovering the newest entertaining online games. Both of these sites are super fun and will introduce you to some really captivating and humorous bloggers. ©2014 Piranha Marketing, Inc.