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Could Your Home Be Causing Your Allergies?

Could Your Home Be Causing Your Allergies?

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You might think you are safe from allergies in your home, but actually, it could be just that that’s causing you to sneeze and cough all year round. The most common symptoms people complain of in allergies are a runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes but also a wider range of symptoms such as wheezing, disturbed sleep and poor concentration. If this sounds like you then you could be suffering from an indoor allergy or what is also known as “home fever”.

Home Fever is mainly caused by house dust mites which are microscopic creatures that survive well in warm damp conditions such as the average home. Beds are one of the main culprits in the home as they provide an ideal environment for dust mites as they can feed on the skin cells we shed, obtain warmth from our bodies and gather water from our sweat and exhaled breath.

House dust mites are commonly found in carpets, upholstered furniture, fabrics and furry toys, and while they are entirely harmless to most people, in some they can trigger an allergic reaction in others. It’s the mite droppings which usually cause this, and these can collect in pillows, mattresses, duvets, upholstery and carpets.

If you have a bigger problem than this, then it’s worth looking into pest control to see if there is anything more serious causing your allergies such as roaches, termites, or ants. Otherwise, there are simple things you can do at home to help rid the dust mites and to ease your allergies.

Preventative Products

There are products that you can buy products that have been tested to ensure they prevent the escape of the house dust mite allergen. Have a look for those and give it a try. You can also try using allergen-proof barrier covers on all of your mattresses, duvets and pillows.

Clean, Clean and Clean

Make sure that you dust regularly but always use a damp duster first; then a dry cloth to make sure you’re not just moving the dust around. Wash all of your bedding that is not encased in a barrier cover, such as sheets and blankets, every week and make sure you wash them at 60 degrees or above to help eliminate house dust mites.

If you can, also, remove all carpeting in the bedroom and vacuum all the surfaces of upholstered furniture at least twice a week. Then use a high-temperature steam cleaner on the carpets.

If you have washable stuffed toys, then wash them frequently and at the same temperature as your bedding. If the toy can’t be washed at 60 degrees, then you can place it in a plastic bag in the freezer for at least 12 hours once a month and then wash at the recommended temperature.

Choose Home Furnishings Wisely

It’s an excellent idea to change your mattress every 8-10 years and replace your pillows every year. You should also use light, washable cotton curtains, and wash them frequently.

If you need to, use a dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity between 30 and 50%, plus an air purifier to trap large airborne allergens such as pollen, house dust mite debris and mould spores.


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Give Your Home a Breath of Fresh Air

Give Your Home a Breath of Fresh Air

Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to give your home a brand new look. A lot of people would like to do this but it just seems way too expensive to be redecorating according to the seasons – before we know it, it will be fall, after all, and there is hardly any point of spending too much money on seasonal changes.

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Getting ready for spring doesn’t have to cost too much, though, as long as you know what makes you tick. Here is a handful of ways to make your home just a bit fresher and more alive so that you can feel how the cold season is seeping out and away.

First: Get it clean

There’s a reason for all that spring cleaning that tends to happen when the sun pops back; our homes will be brighter and the evenings much shorter, so you won’t really have the opportunity to let the darkness cover up your clutter.

Deep cleaning your home will feel so great once it’s done, by the way, and you can watch how the sunlight comes in through your sparkling clean windows once again.

Scrub down your entire house, put on some loud music, and remember to clean out the kitchen properly as well. There is nothing worse than a dirty oven, after all, and a clean house will give you the opportunity to live it in and make it dirty again eventually.

Another great tip is to get all of those yearly maintenance tasks over with before summer sets in and you hardly have time for any of this. Clean out your refrigerator coils, replace any filters, and get started on the garden as well – it will feel great when you’re done.

Get some flowers in

Keeping a neat and clean home is one thing, though, but there are many other ways to make it feel a bit more like spring.

Start by inviting in a few tulips as soon as their back in season, change out your curtains for some lightweight and flowy ones, and bring in another mirror or two so that the extra sunlight can bounce through each corner of your house. It might not sound like much immediately, but the difference it will make to your home is immense.

Keep in mind that the other decoration you have can be inspired by nature as well without having to involve actual flowers. That way, you won’t have to watch them fade away and die after a couple of weeks and can enjoy their eternal liveliness instead.

Check out these Hawaiian seat covers, for example, and your home will immediately feel a lot fresher and a bit more fun. Try to go for other colours in green and bright yellow or even pink to make it pop a bit.

Now all you need to do is prepare your wardrobe for the change of season and you should be ready to embrace spring with all of its charm. Luckily, the warm weather will stay for a while so you won’t have to worry about making it cosy again for winter any time soon.


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What To Put In Place Before Heading Out On A Road Trip

What To Put In Place Before Heading Out On A Road Trip

Throughout your life, it’s natural that you’re going to enjoy lots of different kinds of trips and vacations. Some will be city breaks, other beach vacations. Many may likely be overseas. But, there’s also one kind of trip that’s fun to take at least once in your lifetime – a road trip! What could be better than taking in the great outdoors and seeing a range of different places in one go? Even if you only ever go on one road trip in your life, it’s great to do it. And when you do, you’ll want to make sure that you make the most of it. The best way to do that is to plan properly. So if you’re looking to go on a road trip, here are the things that you might need to put in place.

Insurance

The first thing that you’re going to want to do here, is make sure that you have insurance. So speak to your providers. Of course, you’re going to already have some car insurance in place, but will this cover you if you travel the country? You might even need travel insurance. So make sure that you put some kind of policy in place before you head out.

A Plan

Then it’s time for you to come up with a plan of action. Sure, a road trip can be spontaneous – but it’s not realistic. So instead, you’ll want to plan your road trip so that you know where you’re going. By doing so, you can also make sure that you’re getting to see all of the locations that you want to, and that you’re making time for different activities and attractions too.

Accommodation

At the same time, you’ll also want to make sure that you’re booking an accommodation, too. It’s good to know that you have all of your stops planned out. That way, you know that you can get to sleep at night when you need to, and you won’t have to go without a bed.

Car Maintenance

The next thing you need to ensure that you cover is any car maintenance that you need to do. It’s so important to make sure that the car is safe. So here, you’ll want to get the engine checked over. But then also, because you’re going to be in the car for a long time, it’s handy to get the interiors together. So have a good clean. Make sure that you have the right floor mats in place and adjust the seats too. That way, the car will be as ready as you are.

Necessities

And finally, you’ve then got all of the necessities that you’re going to need in the car for the journey. Here, think of things like snacks and water. Get enough to last the duration of the trip. But then also things like blankets and cushions can be good if you’re traveling for a long time. And, if you’ve got the kids with you, make sure that they have books, games, or devices to keep them entertained too.

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Take Control Of Your Health Today!

Take Control Of Your Health Today!

Your health is one of the most important parts of your life, and you shouldn’t be letting anything compromise this. Many people don’t intentionally damage their health, they just don’t realize that what they are doing is actually harmful. That’s why it is so important that you have come across this article because we are going to be discussing some of the things that you can do to take control of your health today. So if you are interested in finding out what these things are, keep reading!

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Get Enough Sleep

One of the most important things that you can do for your body is to ensure that it is getting enough sleep. It can be difficult to do this, especially when you have a busy life calling to you at all hours of the day and night. But, it is important that you are making sure you have enough time for at least seven hours of sleep every night. Your body needs this rest time to complete all of the other important processes that it cannot do when it’s awake. Think of it this way, when you are at work you need to prioritize the most important things, and then do the others when you have the time. This is exactly what your body does, and when you’re asleep, it gets the time it needs to rest and make sure everything in your body is working properly.

Many people have issues with sleep, and we know that getting this amount of sleep is easier said than done. But, there are some steps that you can take to ensure that you get a better night of sleep. The first thing that you can do is to leave all the electronics outside of your bedroom when it is time for bed. This way, you are not going to have buzzing and beeping distracting you all night. You should see improvements in your sleeping as soon as you start doing it.

Are You Eating Well?

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Have you thought about your eating habits? Do you think that they are negatively impacting your health at all? If so, then this is something that you need to change immediately. Some of the signs that this is the case are that you are constantly tired, your skin breaks out regularly as this could be caused by sugars and fats, or that you have noticed you are not eating fruits or vegetables. Your plate should consist of at least one-third of vegetables to ensure that you are getting the right amount of minerals from these sources.

There are plenty of sites online that can help you find a good diet plan that works for you. Remember here though that you don’t want to feel as though you are restricting yourself with certain foods as you are more likely to overeat if you do this.

Consult A Professional

Professionals are great to consult when you are trying to take control of your health. You need to have a check-up to make sure that you are in a good physical condition, the same also goes for your mental health. You should make an appointment with your doctor to get this arranged, and then you will know that you are in good health. Even if you are not in the best health, you can then take the measures that are necessary to get yourself in the best health possible. However, it is important to keep in mind that doctors are not always 100% right, and if something does go wrong you should seek alternative help. It is easy to see here why some people would prefer to go to other professionals or choose online therapy to get the advice that they need, but your family doctor is always going to be a good option as a place to start.

Exercise Is Key

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Are you active enough? It is likely that the answer to this question is no, and that is largely due to the fact that most people have very busy lives. It can be difficult to find enough time to fit in the amount of activity that is necessary to stay healthy. Some people just don’t like completing exercise and workouts, but that’s okay because walking is also a great form of exercise. If you track your steps, you can be sure that you are getting the right amount of activity per day, without completing workouts at the gym.

Or, if you do like to go to the gym, you should make the time to do this. It doesn’t have to be for two hours every day, even one hour a few days a week is going to make a marked difference. Ensuring that you are active enough is a great way to take control of your health!

What About Stress?

Finally, have you thought about the amount of stress that is in your life? Stress does not just have emotional impacts, but it can also manifest in physical symptoms if it gets severe enough. These can include a breakout of spots, loss of energy, frustration and so on. You need to find out where the stress is coming from and start trying to reduce it as much as possible. To do this, you need to take a good look at your life and find out what makes you happy, and what is not.

Once you have identified these areas, you can start cutting things out that are no longer necessary. We are not suggesting that you cut out your job just because it is causing you stress, but toxic relationships and others like this should definitely be in line to go. Use the general rule of if it’s not bringing anything productive or positive to your life, then it should go.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now have a better idea of how to take control of your health today. If you take this advice, you are going to find that you are in total control of your mental, physical and emotional health from now on!

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Can the Look of Your Eyebrows Change your Age? Tips in Action:

By Tia Cristy

Tips in Action:Can the Look of Your Eyebrows Change your Age?

Plucking your eyebrows when younger can actually make a face look more mature. But, once you start aging, hair pigment can change and grow in lighter. An easy tip for anti-aging, is to stop plucking eyebrows within the arch.

Keeping the brows cleaned up by tweezing, waxing or threading is acceptable, but allowing the brows to grow in more naturally, will diminish years, giving a younger appearance. Be sure to fill in the brows with a natural pencil or eyeshadow to make the eyebrows appear, actually fuller. Using a good eyebrow gel in clear like the one from Arbonne can tame flyway’s and keep your masterpiece on point.

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