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Treatments for Dust Allergies

An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to substances called allergens that usually are not harmful. Household dust, which can include tiny particles of pollen, fibers and microscopic insects called mites, can cause allergic reactions, according to Medline Plus, and dust mites are the primary cause of dust allergies. Treatments for dust allergies vary, but it should be noted that the highest concentration of dust mites is typically found in box springs, mattresses and bedding.

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How to Make At-Home Organic Spa Treatments

There are few things more relaxing than sitting in a candle-lit room, listening to soothing music while being pampered with facial masques and body oils. The problem is that few people can afford such luxury these days. But it doesn’t have to be the case; look in your pantry and refrigerator for ingredients to make organic spa treatments that can be used from your head to your toes. Light an aromatherapy candle, put on some soothing music and lock the door.

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5 Ways to Get Rid of Stretch Marks on the Thighs

Your thighs are one of the classic places where stretch marks form, and it can be very difficult to rid yourself of them. You will want to consider various treatments, depending upon the severity, color and size of the stretch marks. These streaks, ranging from white and silver to red and purple, are indicative that the collagen in the epidermis has broken down, typically due to the hormonal fluctuations that come with rapid weight gain. Try some simple techniques for prevention or removal and then work your way up to the more intensive treatments. Pregnant women, women who are nursing or women who have recently undergone a cesarean delivery or other surgery should consult with a doctor or homeopath before incorporating therapies using prescription medication or high concentrations of herbs.

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Why My Son Will Never Play Football

My 17-year-old son has always been a sports-first kind of boy. We have a Polaroid of him holding a basketball before he could crawl. He took his first steps on Superbowl Sunday – because he was trying to get as close as possible to the TV screen. Poker is a sport in his view, because…