The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (or NIOSH) is the United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Nasal irrigation involves flushing out allergens, pollutants, dust, dirt, and pollens (all of them are strongly implicated in causing sinus infections), with the use of a Nasal Wash.

When simple activities such as gardening, mowing your lawn or vacuuming your home seem an uphill task and leave you breathless, it is time you started taking preventative measures.

Everyone wants to look and feel good and this is a universal truth. Cosmetics give you the means to do so and leave your skin feeling radiant while also making your body emanate scintillating scents. But what good are these expensive products, if you become breathless every time you smell them. Or if you break out into a rash every time you use them?

Chemical Sensitivity is brought on by multiple allergens and can encompass various pollutants such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), solvents, petrol, diesel and smoke.

Many professionals agree that the most effective solution to reducing dust mite allergies is to create an everlasting non-invasive protective barrier between you and the dust mites. By encasing mattresses, pillows, duvet covers and box-springs with efficacious allergen barriers, you can stay healthy and stay rest assured.

Do you know what air consists of?

After a long day outdoors battling pollutants, smoke and allergens, you look forward to coming indoors, a place you call home. Home is where the heart truly is. But how safe is it?

Can you imagine parting with your pet dog? Or not being able to pet your feline friend that has been an intrinsic part of your family for years?

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes and causes their subsequent swelling and constriction. As a result, breathing becomes labored and difficult.

An infestation of Bed Bugs in your home is costly and frustrating. One common way of starting a bed bug infestation at home is if you stay in a hotel or hospital that has them. They piggy back on your luggage and voila; you now have a bed bug problem at home.

Respro Masks work.

Allergy masks really do work.

Allergist recommended, fully-encased, zippered pillow, box spring, duvet and mattress enclosure provides the greatest protection against allergens.

The dust mite is a microscopic creature of the spider family.  It is a multi-legged creature with a furry body.

Bed bugs are insects that, as adults, have oval-shaped bodies with no wings.  They feed on human blood.

Air pollution can be divided into 3 categories:

Air purifiers remove allergens, odors and pollutants from the air. There are many types of air purifier technologies. HEPA filters remove 99.97% of all airborne particulates like pollen, dust, and animal dander. Many of the air cleaners we offer also use activated carbon to remove chemicals and odors. Combining both a HEPA filter and a carbon filter provides the most effective air cleaning filtration. Manufacturers vary on the technology used to clean the air we breathe. In addition to HEPA filters and granulated carbon filters, several manufacturers go a step further and use ultraviolet light. UV light can be used in addition to HEPA and carbon filter technologies to eradicate bacteria and mold spores. Some manufacturers implement pre-filters in conjunction with the other filter technologies mentioned above. Pre-filters extend the life of the HEPA filter and increase air cleaner efficiency. Additionally, manufacturers use electrostatic or electronic filtration technology. Electrostatic air cleaners use very small levels of positively and negatively charged particles to attract particles to collecting plates or filters. For example, airborne particles entering an air purifier are positively charged; and, the collection media is negatively charged causing the two to attract to one another. Another process used in air purification to clean the air is called ozone generation. We recommend avoiding this technology.
Hepa (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) is a standard created by the US Atomic Energy Commission. 99.97% of particulate 0.3 micron and larger in size must be removed from the air to achieve true HEPA results

Some information about air purifiers for allergy relief.

There are many types of air purifier technologies. HEPA filters remove 99.97% of all airborne particulates like pollen, dust, and animal dander. Many of the air cleaners we offer also use activated carbon to remove chemicals and odors. Combining both a HEPA filter and a carbon filter provides the most effective air cleaning filtration.

General information on pillows and the Stamina Fibre pillow.