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Pollen, Pollen Everywhere: Allergens in the U.S.

FOLŁEN, PGLEEN EVERYWHERE Allergens in the U.S. 26 MILLION 50 MILLION Americans suffer from seasonal allergies Americans suffer from all fypes of allergies CITY US. COUNTRY? Depends on the allergies: City dwellers are far away from Mountainous areas are often considered less allergy-prone than valleys. crops, grasses and trees, but diesel particulates, dust and ragweed may be worse The Mountain West usually has much lower pollen counts than the Southeast and Midwest because it doesn't have the large expanses of wild grasses that can kick up pollen. CITIES WITH THE FEWEST ALLERGENS CITIES WITH THE MOST ALLERGENS Portland, OR Baton Rouge, LA Seattle, WA Madison, WI San Diego, CA Memphis, TN Sacramento, CA Oklahoma City, OK Albany, NY Dayton, OH Salt Lake City, UT MCAllen, TX Stockton, CA Jackson, MS San Jose, CA Knoxville, TN Colorado Springs, CO Wichita, KS Daytona Beach, FL Louisville, KY Chattanooga, TN Living near the ocean or a large body of water is also considered a good allergy precaution, as ocean breezes tend to blow allergens away. DAY TO DAY ALLERGY RELIEF Wash your hair at night Removes spores and pollen (especially if you use gel or mousse). Lawn care Spreads pollen and can track ragweed and other pollens into your home on your clothes. When tending to your lawn, wear a mask and remove and wash your clothes when you're done with your task. Sweeping and vacuuming can actually stir up take Put dust mites to bed Wash your sheets and pillowcases weekly in water that's at least 140 degrees. up to 2 hours to resettle. Invest in a vacuum cleaner with a high-efficiency In a study done by NASA on allergies in Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama, the particulate air (HEPA) filter. • 12 worst time for allergies is 10 am. WHY ARE WE "ANTI-HISTAMINE"? NATURAL ALLERGY CURES When pollen grains enter your nasal passages and lodge onto mucous membranes, your body responds by producing histamine, which can cause allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching and watery eyes. Tomatoes Contain the antioxidant compound lycopene which was found to improve the ability to fight off asthma attacks by 45%. Breathing steam Wasabi Refreshes and soothes irritated sinuses, and it helps rid the nasal passages of mucus. Allyl isothiocyanate, a constituent in wasabi, promotes mucus flow. Red grapes Hot peppermint tea The skin of red grapes is high in antioxidants and resveratrol - an Allergy sufferers throughout the centuries have turned to hot tea to provide relief for clogged-up noses and irritated muCOUs membranes. anti-inflammatory compound. Peppermint's essential oil acts as a decongestant, and substances in peppermint contain anti-inflammatory and mild antibacterial constituents. Sources: Presented by http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db121.pdf Insurance Quotes.com http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/medications http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/19/health/acpuncture-allergies http://www.weather.com/health/airquality/2012-fall-allergy-cities http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-relief-10/best-cities-for-allergies http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/29/5-foods-to-help-fight-spring-allergies http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/news/releases/2013/13-056. html http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/07/health/allergies-origin-country/index.html?hpt=he_c2 DEVELOPED Be N NOWSOURCING http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/six-natural-allergy-remedies.aspx#ixzz2THRNnfgh http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/home-remedies/10-home-remedies-for-allergies11.htm

Pollen, Pollen Everywhere: Allergens in the U.S.

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This infographic takes a look at allergens in the U.S. and how you can treat them.

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