5 Tips to Fight Allergies
1) According to an article from Reader's Digest, make sure that your welcome mats and mats placed inside doors are of synthetic fiber and not natural fibers. Natural fibers break down and become part of the problem. Synthetic mats trap dirt and pollen that might be tracked inside and, thus, keep them from being spread all over your house. Clean mats weekly.
2) Reader's Digest also recommends that you set your thermostat above 65 degrees in the winter in order to keep mold from developing in moister air. As the central air heats the air to above 65 degrees, it removes some of the moisture.
3) How is your vitamin C level? Some studies suggest that deficiencies in Vitamin C are associated with increased allergies. If you already get enough Vitamin C, taking more won't help. If your diet is low on Vitamin C, however, you might try adding foods that provide Vitamin C.
4) The Boston Public Health service recommends that allergy sufferers keep records of their symptoms so that they and their doctors might be able to identify possible triggers. Take note of good days as well as days that are harder. Keeping a diary for one year might help you identify seasonal patterns.
5) How clean are your light fixtures, lamp shades, etc? Dust and debris underneath glass shades can contribute to allergies.
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