Did you know that true food allergies
are
infrequent but a serious problem? An allergy activates
the immune
system and often causes skin rashes, vomiting or breathing problems
within 10 - 45 minutes. More common
than food allergies are food intolerances. They cause digestive
symptoms, such as gas, bloating, diarrhea or skin rash. Although
most children lose their sensitivity to milk and eggs by age 3,
food allergies involving peanuts, fish, shellfish and tree nuts
can last a lifetime. Both allergies and intolerances can run in
families.
Put your child's favorite stuffed toy in
your freezer during the day to kill dust mites.
Leave a room that was just dusted or vacuumed
for at least three hours to allow airborne dust to resettle.
Run your range fan while cooking to lower
humidity and remove fumes and odors. If the fan is not vented
outside, you can open the kitchen window when cooking.
Remember to empty the drip pan under your
refrigerator regularly. The combination of food particles
and standing water is irresistible to mold.
Hay fever sufferers should wash their hair
at night to remove any pollen and keep it from settling on
pillows
and bedding.
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