Are you constantly sneezing whilst in bed or on that soft lounge, and when you go out you feel better? Or are you the kind of person who has a runny, stuffy nose and red, itchy eyes no matter where you are indoors? Can’t stop coughing and sneezing? And the severe wheezing, shortness of breath […]
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First, we must start off by asking … What Are Mites? There are two types of bed mites: Dust Mites Courtesy Mite Guard New Zealand These are opaque looking bugs. They eat skin cells, bacteria and pet hair. They’re microscopic ánd don’t bite. They absorb moisture, so they can be dehydrated. As well as they
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Asthma and Allergies If you suffer from an allergy, you are definitely not alone. With the overall incidence, the number of people suffering from allergies such as hayfever and asthma has doubled in Australia over the past 25 years. It has been estimated that 40 per cent of the population in Australia suffer from allergic
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We spend about one third of our life in bed, and the more comfortable the mattress, the better we sleep. The phrase “Good night, sleep tight” may have history as far back as the Middle Ages. They slept on mattresses made of crossed ropes, strained over a wooden frame work, similar to a hammock. From
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If you have difficulty in breathing, itchy watery eyes, nose and skin, or can’t stop coughing when cleaning with chemicals or normal dusting, you may be allergic to dust particles, pollen and house dust mites, triggering dust mites allergy. Throw out your old dusters and get rid of the toxic chemical cleaners and enjoy Micro
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Indoor Air Pollution and Your Health A number of recent surveys and studies documented by major organisations including the American Lung Association (ALA) and Centre for Disease Control, highlighted the increasing danger to both people and the environment posed by the use of chemicals in the home and workplace. Increased use of ordinary items such
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For allergy sufferers, skin prick tests may be as unappealing as allergy symptoms – uncomfortable, irritating and even painful. A home allergy test, however, is an inexpensive and more pleasant way of determining what it is in your environment that may trigger these unpleasant reactions. You may consider a home allergy test kit if you
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Did you know? The average person breathes 11,000 litres of air a day – that’s 7 to 8 litres every minute. No wonder it is so important that the air we breathe is clean! The Congressional Quarterly has claimed that indoor air is often 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air and can be up
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Dust Mites May Be Sharing Your Bed Talking about bedtime, have you thought about who is sharing your bed tonight? I hope it’s not our least favourite bed mate, the dust mite. Most of us know a little about them, maybe you’ve heard that they can cause allergies and asthma. Well, I’d like to tell
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Allergies occur in every one in five Australians. It results, in part, from the release of irritant chemicals, such as histamine, into the body’s tissues. The result is hay fever, asthma, food allergy or hives. What causes allergy symptoms? Underneath the lining of the skin, gut, lungs, nose and eyes are mast cells. These are
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