Friday, February 13, 2009

Top 4 Allergy Resistant Products Reviewed - A Review From a Health Practitioner's Perspective

Allergies On The Rise

In a Nationwide health survey 54% of American's aged 6- 59 were allergic to at least 1 of 10 allergens. That's 5x higher than surveys from 1976-1980, with childhood asthma from allergies up 60% over the last 10 years.

Because of this rise prevention has become a growing concern, and because indoor air pollution is often greater than outdoor, many people have found relief by making their homes (and especially their bedrooms) more "allergy-resistant".

The Top 4 Allergy Resistant Products

These are listed both in order of expense and ease, starting with least expensive:

#1 Allergy Resistant Sheets, pillowcases and mattress covers - Dust mites, human hair, and shedding skin can all contribute to allergies. Fortunately many major department stores now carry allergy resistant products because of their popularity. You'll find the sheets, and mattress covers, that are clearly marked for this purpose.
Cost about: $40-50

#2 Allergy Resistant Air Purifiers - Cleaning the air of dust, skin cells, pollen, mold and mildew can help reduce allergy attacks. HEPA and UV are the two primary technologies to look for in an air purifier. HEPA gathers pollen and dust, while UV kills mold, mildew, viruses and bacteria in the air.
Cost about: $250-350 for a bedroom.

#3 "VOC free" paints and chemicals- Especially with very sensitive people, sometimes called chemically sensitive, the paints used should say "VOC- free" right on the label.
Cost: $350- 600+

#4 Allergy Resistant Fabrics - this includes drapes, bed covers and carpeting that are free of VOC's - (Volatile organic Compounds). Basically this is the "out-gassing" or chemical fumes that these materials release in small amounts, but they can still have an impact on your immune system and liver.
Cost: $400-1200

So Can Allergy Resistant Products Really Prevent Allergy and Asthma Attacks?

According to clean environment expert Dr. Robert Masto:

"Allergy sheets, vacuuming, and an air purifier to reduce airborne pollen, dust, mites, mold, and chemicals - can reduce the load on the immune system. This allows the immune system to rest which can often reduce allergic reactions. It is not a cure, but a step in the right direction"

Many Blessings To Your Health.

Mark Richardson is a former asthmatic, allergy sufferer, and Health Practitioner who found allergy and asthma relief naturally! If you found these tips helpful, make sure you check out his main site: http://www.AliveAir.com

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