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Sulfites have been used for centuries as a preservative in wine, and now are used in a variety of other foods to control spoilage, prevent light-colored fruit and vegetables from turning brown, bleach food starches, condition dough and so on. If ... more »

How to Prevent Seasonal Allergies

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Millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies. After a long winter indoors, you throw open the windows at the first sign of spring, and promptly begin sneezing. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent seasonal allergies. By following ... more »

How to Recognize Dust Mite Allergy Symptoms

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Dust mites are microscopic organisms that reside in dust, bedding, furniture, clothing and pets. Since dust mites are perhaps the single biggest causes of allergies, it's important to recognize the symptoms of a dust mite allergy, and to ... more »

How to Relieve Sinus Pain

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Sinus pain is the result of acute inflammation and congestion of your nasal passages. You may have a headache, or feel pain in the eyes, nostrils, upper jaw and facial bones. To relieve sinus pain, you need to cure the inflammation in your ... more »

How to Spot Test for Allergy to Skin Care Product

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Do you have sensitive skin? Are you allergic to most skin care products? Here's a simple test you can do BEFORE you slather a new product all over your face..... more »

How to Take Antihistamines During Pregnancy

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Being sick during pregnancy can be a very uncomfortable situation. Most women try not to take medications during pregnancy in order to avoid any possible interactions with their fetuses. However, it is not necessary for pregnant women to suffer ... more »

How to use a neti pot

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Have you continuosly suffered with nasal and sinus problems? I have found relief using a neti pot. I use the neti pot and saline solution daily to cleanse my nasal passages and bring some relief from nasal congestion and allergies... more »

How to Use Aromatherapy for Sinus Infection

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Aromatherapy is an alternative health practice that uses essential oils to stimulate the senses in order to treat symptoms of illness or imbalance. These highly concentrated oils are extracted from aromatic plants and are then mixed in a ... more »

How to Prevent Sinus Infections

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Sinus infections are fairly common and easy to treat. While a host of medicinal, surgical and herbal remedies exist, the best way to fight sinus infections is to take steps to prevent them from occurring... more »

How to Buy a Swimming Pool Ionizer

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Disinfecting a swimming pool with ionization offers a viable alternative to chlorine without the additional cost of maintenance. Swimming pool ionizers work by releasing positively charged copper and silver ions into the water. These ions bond to ... more »

How to Clean an Ionizer

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A nasty assortment of floating particles infest the air in your home, such as pet dander, dust particles, bacteria and mold spores. Electrical equipment emits a constant stream of contaminating positive ions into the air any time it is powered ... more »

How to Control Dust Mites in Bedding

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Dust mites, which are microscopic organisms that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, often propagate in sheets, pillows, blankets, comforters and mattresses. Since dust mites survive by eating the dead skin cells we shed every night ... more »

How to Control Dust Mites in Mattresses

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While we sleep, our bodies dispel millions of dead skin cells every night. Unfortunately, dust mites, which are microscopic organisms that live and thrive in dust, feed off those dead skin cells and propagate in our mattresses. By taking a few ... more »

How to Cope With Hay Fever

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Anyone who has ever had to suffer through a summer of sneezing and coughing at a ball field, or even just driving to and from work will tell you that allergies can make your life miserable. But as rough as it is, here are some things you can do ... more »

How to Deal With an Unwanted Pet

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A pet can bring much joy to a person’s life, or it can bring much pain and misery. You see that adorable kitten in the window and you just have to take it home, or your daughter has a fit to buy that cute puppy your neighbor is trying to give ... more »

How to Diagnose a Peanut Allergy

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Peanut allergies affect over 1 million people in the United States and make up 80 percent of yearly fatal or near-fatal allergic reactions. You can reduce your risk of having an allergic reaction to peanuts by learning about the allergy and ... more »

How to Diagnose Gluten Intolerance

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Gluten intolerance is often misdiagnosed. Many people believe that they have intolerance to wheat, when in fact the protein gluten is causing their distress. You'll find gluten in most grain products, including cereals, pastas and breads. A ... more »

How to Diagnose Smoke Allergies

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The most common signs of a smoke allergy are coughing, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, shortness of breath, headache and skin irritation. Because these symptoms are so similar to those of other allergies and many other common ailments, it is ... more »

How to Fight Allergies

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The best way to fight allergies and their symptoms, including stuffy nose, watery eyes, sinus pressure or rashes, is to figure out the cause and avoid it as best you can. Follow these steps to easy breathing and clear skin... more »

How to Know Fish Allergy Symptoms

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Among food allergies, fish allergy is one that has some of the most severe and dangerous symptoms. Though it is sometimes difficult to determine whether a patient is having symptoms due to an allergy to fish or due to food poisoning, it's ... more »

How to Know Nut Allergy Symptoms

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Nut allergy is a lifelong and potentially dangerous condition. Despite what people commonly think, an allergy to tree nuts is not always related to an allergy to peanuts, nor does an allergy to one group of tree nuts mean a person is allergic to ... more »

How to Know Wheat Allergy Symptoms

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Wheat allergy, often referred to as "wheat intolerance," "Celiac disease" or "Celiac Sprue" is a somewhat controversial topic. Some people claim that a true allergy to wheat is rare and that the symptoms that we know as wheat allergy symptoms ... more »

How to Know When to Take Antihistamines

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Antihistamines are medications that block the body's release of histamine. Histamine is released in response to an allergic reaction, trauma to the skin or insect bites... more »

How to Live With an Allergy to Latex

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Latex allergies are becoming more common as more and more products are manufactured with this material. Fortunately, there are alternatives to most latex products, but close observation is still needed to make sure you do not come into contact ... more »

How to Live With Lactose Intolerance

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Most of the world's adults have difficulty digesting lactose, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. There is a general decrease in levels of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for the digestion of lactose, and aside from Northern ... more »

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