Memory Foam

All allergy sufferers, there is relief ahead for you when you lay your head down to sleep!  It’s time you took a look at what is in your bed!

As a parent of a child who suffers with allergies I always concerned myself with watching where and how long my son would play outside, where and what kind of plants were in my home or others, what time of year was it, was he working too hard during his various sports, etc.  I never thought about checking what was under his head at night that could also be contributing to his stuffed nose which he woke up with every morning. 

We ordered a Genesis pillow for him and have seen improvements when he wakes up in the morning.  This pillow is made of gentle strands of pure memory foam blended with soft slickened resilient polyester fiber - no more feathers!  My son always loved the softness of a feather pillow and the way a feather pillow conformed to the shape he wished.  Now he loves the genesis pillow because it is huggable and squeezable while I love it because it is washable and keeps its shape forever, not to mention that it keeps the allergies at bay while he sleeps. 

You need to see for yourself this evolution in pillow comfort!

It is so important to pay attention to how our bodies “talk” to us to let us know when things may not be quite right.  As adults we may be so used to “feeling” a certain way that we think it is normal!  Take a few minutes to take stock of your health and start with your nose!   Parents of younger children also need to pay attention to their children’s nose as it is the best indicator of a healthy or unhealthy body.

If our noses are running it may indicate the oncoming of a cold or perhaps it is allergies.  Clear fluid from the nose would indicate allergies are present and that we are not just suffering from a cold.

Determining whether we have indoor or outdoor allergies requires an appointment with an allergist who within a 1/2 hour can give you the conclusive evidence!  With a few safe and easy tests which are pain free, you can end your wondering!  A few pricks are made on the skin with injections of various compounds such as dust, grass, pollen, etc.  If there is a red reaction on the skin surrounding the pricked area within 10-15 minutes, we know that there is a sensitivity.

If indoor or outdoor allergies are pin-pointed consideration may need to be given towards:

• closing windows in the home or bedroom
• running the air conditioner more moderately
• frequent changing of the filters on the furnace
• choosing carefully whether activities should be done inside or outside depending what the season is
• considering vacations by water which eliminate many pollens
• eliminating feather pillows and choosing hypo allergenic

By a few easy considerations life can become easier for those allergy-sufferers!

When I was growing up, I scoffed in the face of allergies. In fact, I questioned whether these supposedly pesky and sometimes debilitating conditions existed at all. I could frolic in meadows of ragweed for hours at a time without suffering adverse effects, and snuggling with pets presented no problem. Allergies are funny, however, in that they can develop and manifest themselves at any time.

Later in life, I had to give away my pet dog Charlie because his dander was forcing my breathing passages to clamp up tighter than a vice. Just when I thought I had found the solution to my woes, I developed an allergy to my favorite down pillow. Whether it was the fluff inside or the dust mites that had taken up residence I’ll never know. In any case, I found an anti allergen pillow at an affordable price online and have been sleeping soundly ever since.

If you suffer now or have ever suffered from allergies, you know how truly annoying and inconvenient they can be. Even if they are mild, it can still leave you feeling like you’re suffering from cold symptoms but without the relief of knowing they’ll fade in a few days. If you spend most of the spring hacking, sneezing, and dabbing watering eyes, you can at least find some relief at night when you’re indoors and away from these allergens.

But for many allergy sufferers, even this isn’t the case. If you’re sensitive to something like down or other feathers, you can lose some serious sleep trying to stifle the sniffling caused by your comforter and pillow. For people with these symptoms, it’s a great idea to invest in an allergy free pillow. Hopefully, this will give you enough relief to escape the allergens, at least until the next morning!

Whether it is food or pollen, there are lots of people who suffer from allergies. Many people seek medication to alleviate the symptoms related to allergies, but there are just as many people who simply suffer with these bothersome symptoms. If you find yourself allergic to the feathers that fill pillows, however, it can be a difficult allergy to ignore. Because your face is in direct contact with these feathers every night, it can actually impede your ability to sleep.

Repeatedly interrupting your sleep cycle in order to hack, sneeze, or cough can have serious and dire consequences if allowed to happen for extended periods of time. That’s why many people (even those most averse to using medication for allergies) are open to the idea of an anti allergen pillow. Made from a material such as foam or buckwheat, these alternative pillows can help you get your full eight hours. For the really sensitive users, however, they will want to stick with foam, which has been shown to be 100% hypoallergenic.

20 million Americans suffer from asthma and of these, 10 million (includes 3 million children) suffer from allergic asthma.

Research has shown that people do have the ability to control their disease thus reducing asthma symptoms and/or attacks.

The most common form of asthma is allergic asthma.  While the symptoms for allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same, allergic asthma is triggered by inhaling allergens such as dust mites, pollens, molds, pet dander, etc.

While it is important to consult an asthma specialist if you believe you or someone you know displays signs of asthma (coughing, wheezing, etc.) you may also consider a 100% hypo-allergenic premimum pillow foam.

Our winter season (especially for those living in Canada) does cause a person to spend more time indoors.  On the average, we spend one-third of each day at home and during this time we expose ourselves to potential indoor allergens.

The #1 indoor allergen for most people with allergies is the house dust mite.  These small microscopic creatures love to live in warm, cozy places like pillows, mattresses, box springs and duvet covers in your bedroom.There is a way you can protect yourself and your family to survive this allergen and others. 

Great improvements have been made in the manufacturing of bedding, pillows and linens such as hypo-allergenic pillows and removable and washable covers for pillows.

 Remember these dust mites can also be in hotels or a relative’s home so be smart and take your own pillow along with you.

Let’s keep those allergies to a minimum!

With the approach of our fall and winter seasons, we will all be spending more time indoors.  Interestingly enough the EPA ranks indoor air as one of the top 5 environmental health risks!

It is important to dust and vacuum frequently, clean the air ducts and be observant to signs of mold and moisture.  Here are some added tips to fight off those allergies:

• Anti-allergen sprays used on indoor fabrics
• Vacuuming with a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter
• Wash sheets and blankets weekly in 130 degree water
• HEPA filters on furnaces
• Consider bedding such as a pillow manufactured with 100% hypo-allergenic premium pillow foam

Are you aware of the war going on in your bedroom?  It’s the war between the microscopic mites and your bed!  Despite our best efforts at cleanliness, these tiny dust mites (50 of them can fit on the head of a pin!) live on the skin cells we shed.

How can we win this war against an enemy we can’t even see?  We’ll look at some front-line strategies for pillows. 

• Dust mites can be temporarily eliminated by washing pillows.
• Purchasing hypo-allergenic products or those containing anti-allergen features will be great advise to people with allergies.
• Encasing pillows will also be important as mites can quickly re-infest.

Have fun in the war against dust mites!

Our seasons go so quickly, we want to ensure we and our children enjoy them.  Don’t let a runny nose, itchy eyes or nasal congestion take away the joy of a season!

Here are a few quick tips to prevent allergy symptoms

Your children are worth it - help manage and perhaps avoid those allergy symptoms all year!