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If you are allergic to dogs it might only be some dogs!Male dogs that are not neutered have a protein that may be causing your allergy. There is now a blood test to see if this protein called Canf5 is the issue. If so, you may be able to be around female and neutered males and have no allergic reactions! (Having a test done is a good idea because there are about 6 different proteins dogs have that cause allergies.)Another interesting finding is that if someone has other type allergies …

If you're like me the thought "I think I need an Air Purifier/Sterilizer" probably won't just pop into your head unless you are really suffering with allergies. We think about air quality in our homes but usually that means buying a quality air filter (such as a Green Screen) ORDER HERE and that's about it. We like fresh smelling air and having less dust but it is also important to filter out the invisible toxic stuff such as chemicals, smoke, bacteria, viruses, etc.Air Purifiers/ …

Cancer dust in our homes?Harmful pollutants and carcinogenic compounds sometimes found in household dust have been linked to health issues such as thyroid disruption, learning and memory impairment, hearing deficits, decreased sperm count and even cancer.Products that may contain contaminants:Paints & VarnishesWaxCleaning, Disinfecting, Degreasing productsAerosol sprays & Air freshenersPesticidesBuilding materialsStored fuels and automotive productsMoth repellantsWood preservatives …

You can study, read, hear all kinds of stuff, but life has a way of teaching you the truth about the big & little things. Since becoming involved with the GREEN SCREEN Air Filter SHOP HERE over 10 years ago, we have such a heart to help with IAQ (Indoor Air Quality).   Even our beloved pets sometimes suffer from allergies, and treatment can be pricey.  So, with that said, here are a few “truths” we have learned about improving the IAQ in the home.There are plants tha …

Most of us “lucky ducks” have at least one allergy, and many have multiple allergies and/or asthma attacks which can be life threatening.  Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to various things like food, drinks, drugs, herbs, vitamins, clothing, jewelry, paint, silicone, latex, pollen, grasses and more.   Because of the immune systems overreaction a person has an unusual sensitivity to substances that are harmless to most people.If a person is asthmatic the a …