Allergies

Jul 16, 2020 10:49am

By Valencia Porter

Under Allergies, Detoxification, Enviroment, Resilient Health Book & Air

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Clean Air Indoors and Out

I wake up this morning to a toxic smell, likely coming from a navy ship that is currently burning off of San Diego. I can only imaging what toxic stuff is being released into the environment. I check the air quality in the region using an app. It doesn’t look good, and we are facing a heat wave which will make it worse.

Normally, we have windows open for fresh air. But this morning I run around making sure all of them are fully shut and turn my three air purifiers on full blast. Yes, I have…

Hand Sanitizer Hazards

Hand Sanitizer Hazards: Why You Should Still Wash Your Hands

We saw a mad rush for hand sanitizer this year with concern about spread of germs due to the pandemic. But while hand sanitizer may be a good alternative when soap and water are not available, frequent use of hand sanitizer can create issues such as dry skin or dermatitis, alter the microbiome, expose you to hazardous chemicals, and in some cases it is just not as effective as washing your hands. Is hand sanitizer really the key t…

How to Do A Sinus Rinse with A Neti Pot

In Ayurveda, performing a sinus rinse with a neti pot has been a practice for thousands of years. The nasal passages are a first line of defense from allergens and other airborne particles and regular cleansing can help reduce irritation and nasal congestion. My daughters were both able to do this by themselves at age 6!

A traditional neti pot is usually made of ceramic and looks like a little teapot. There are also squeezable plastic sinus rinse kits that some find to be very convenient, althou…

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Allergies

Clean Air Indoors and Out

Hand Sanitizer Hazards

Hand Sanitizer Hazards: Why You Should Still Wash Your Hands

How to Do A Sinus Rinse with A Neti Pot

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