Dust Mite Allergy

Dust mites prefer warm, moist areas such as avacuum cleaner.  Most vacuums will blow the
mattress, pillow, and chairs to live in.  In othersmaller particles of dust back into the air through
words just about anyplace you like to spendthe exhaust.  You will need to get a vacuum that
time.  Do you spend up to one third of your lifehas some type of HEPA filter that traps
in a bed?  That is called New York City to a dustmicroscopic particles of dust from being blown
mite.  Do you sit in a favorite chair when youback into the air.
watch T.V?  That is Las Vegas.  Do you useCover the mattress and pillows with a plastic or
the same pillow night after night?  Welcome toother dust mite impervious cover.  Many
Miami.synthetic products are available to help control
If you have a Dust Mite Allergy then you sufferdust mite are available on the internet.
from Allergies Type 1, also called ContactWash the sheets and blankets every two week
Allergies.  Proteins found in the waste droppingin very hot water, at least 130 degrees F.  If the
cause allergic reactions.  Each dust mite canfabrics cannot be washed in how water then put
create up to 20 dropping each day.  Dust mitesthem into the freezer for one to two days to kill
are not parasites they are microscope bugs thatthe dust mites.
live of dead skin cells shed from humans and pets.Common Vitamins and over the counter products
Dust mites prefer warm, moist areas such as acan help with Allergies such as Vitamin A, Vitamin
mattress, pillow, and chairs to live in.  In otherB, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid,
words just about anyplace you like to spendGlucosamine, Antioxidants, Allergy Aid, and
time.  Do you spend up to one third of your lifeQuercitin.     
in a bed?  That is called New York City to a dustVitamin A is a known antioxidant and can assist
mite.  Do you sit in a favorite chair when youthe human body in the healing process.  Vitamin
watch T.V?  That is Las Vegas.  Do you useA is stored in the liver and fat cells of the human
the same pillow night after night?  Welcome tobody and can reach toxic levels.  DO NOT take
Miami.more than the recommended dosage of Vitamin
The typical human body will shed about 1/5 of anA.
ounce of dead skin each week.  Have you everUp to one-third of older people can no longer
looked at a beam of light coming into the roomabsorb Vitamin B from their food.  Vitamin B is
and saw dust flakes floating in the light?  Aboutneeded to form red blood cells and keep nerves
80 percent of the material you see is actuallyhealthy.
dead skin fakes.  That is manta from heaven forVitamin C is nature's protective nutrient, essential
dust mites.for defending the body against pollution and
Depending on the environment nearly 100,000infection and enhances the bodies immune
dust mites can live in one square yard of carpet. system.
Up to 500,000 can live in your pillow and up to 10Beta Carotene protects the mucus membranes
million can live in mattress.  The life cycle of theof the mouth, nose, throat and lungs. It also helps
dust mite is from one to four months.  The adultprotect Vitamin C from oxidation, which enables it
females can lay up to 80 eggs in this time periodto perform at optimum efficiency.
and it takes about one month from the eggVitamin E protects the lung tissue from inhaled
hatching for the dust mite to reach adulthood.pollutants and aids in the functioning of the
For most people dust mites are not harmful but ifimmune system.
you are allergic to dust mites then symptoms likeMany find Pantothenic Acid to be very helpful
itchy watery eyes, hive, shortness of breath,against allergy symptoms. It is another form of
bronchial spasms and other symptoms.  There isnontoxic B vitamins. Pantothenic Acid is critical in
no cure for dust mite allergy, only prevention.the metabolism and synthesis of carbohydrates,
There are several ways to control the dust miteproteins and fats.
population.  Using chemicals to control the dustGlucosamine is an anti-inflammatory and may give
mite population is not recommended.  Thesome relief from allergy symptoms.
humidity of the environment plays a major role inSubstances called antioxidants can neutralize free
keeping the dust mite population under control. radical by pairing up or binding with the free radical
The higher the humidity the higher the population,elections thus inhibiting them from damaging cells
the lower the humidity, less than 50 percent, thein the human body.
lower the population.  In vesting in a good qualityAllergy Aid supplies 9 beneficial Herb's to help
dehumidifier will be your first line of defense.provide temporary relief of respiratory allergies.
Air cleaners can make a really big difference inThe natural action of these specific Herb's help to
the severity and frequency of allergy attacks. open bronchial tubes and ease breathing.
The central heating system should have anQuercitin is a well known flavonoid.  Flavonoids
electrostatic air filter to distribute clean air throughare powerful antioxidants and can reduce
out the house.  These electrostatic air filters trapinflammation boost the immune system and
microscopic allergens.  Consider investing in astrengthen blood vessels and improve circulation. 
HEPA room air cleaner for all bedrooms and in theQuercitin is also known for its ability to block the
family room.release of histamines, thus reducing or preventing
After you have vacuumed your carpets getDust Mite Allergy symptoms.
down on your hands and knees, in a well-lit roomAlways consult your doctor before using this
and slap the carpet with your hand.  If you seeinformation.
dust rising into the air then you need a better