Category: Allergies

Young women stopped to sneeze as she walked by a tree during spring.

Top Ten Cities with the Highest Pollen Count

There are certain cities in the United States that have a much higher pollen count than others. If you have severe allergy, sinus, or respiratory issues than you are going to want to steer clear of this cities if you can, especially during the peak allergy months of April through October. Although if you live in one of these cities there are some general precaution you can take to make your allergies more easy to deal with.
Black young girl using an inhaler.

Is there a Link Between Asthma and Allergies?

Allergies and asthma are two chronic conditions that are often related to each other in a number of different ways. Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes that directly carries oxygen into the lungs so you can breathe. Allergic asthma is a type of the condition that is mainly triggered by allergens in the environment.
Asian woman on couch sneezing as she pets her cat.

What can I do if I’m Allergic to my Cat?

If you are an animal lover then you probably have had pets for most of your life. Or if you haven’t had pets, but all the sudden decided to get one then you know how adorable and sweet they can be. What you probably didn’t enjoy finding out was that your brand new shedding friend is irritating your allergies.
Factory polluting the environment.

Is there a Connection between Allergies and Pollution?

You can go online to find out how the pollution is acting on a daily basis in your own area. Many weather website have this as a feature such as “The Weather Channel.” An “Allergy Tracker” feature tells you the pollen counts, breathing quality, and if mold is a factor for any city you type in the search bar.
Asian little girl sneezing into tissue.

Common Airborne Allergies

In different parts of the country people have varying allergy problems. The issues that they face are directly relating to temperature, and different types of allergens in the air such as pollen or ragweed. However, most areas of the country deal with the same allergens.
Representation of pulmonary arteries, a normal one and an inflamed one.

Salt Therapy for Inflammation

Even the air passageways of your lungs can be inflamed. A host of different illnesses are due to inflammation in various parts of the body. Asthma for example is inflamed airways that sometimes make it harder to breathe.
Young woman sneezing on a tissue due to a flower being held on her right hand.

Is Salt Therapy a Cure for Allergies?

This is an all natural way to manage your condition. Many people then ask is salt therapy a cure for allergies? Well, you will have to continue your visits to manage symptoms. However, you’ll feel so much better after regular sessions at the Salt Suite, that you might think you are cured! Here are some reasons why halotherapy can be an effective way to treat your most pressing allergy problems.
Young boy playing in the children salt suite.

Can Salt Therapy Work After Just One Session?

Typically, customers with allergies and sinusitis may experience short term results after 1-3 sessions.  For best results however, it is best to come on a consistent basis.  Salt Therapy is not a cure, but a natural way to manage symptoms.  In order to do that, visiting just once isn’t enough.
Cloud of salt smoke.

Top Ten Cities with the Worst Pollution

Pollution is a serious issue all across America. There are quite a few cities that the problem is even worse than normal. Whether this is due to excessive vehicles in use, or the way the land is laid out that causes the problems, but if you have any number of respiratory conditions then this poor air quality might be causing your breathing problems. Halotherapy or salt therapy is an effective solution to help purify your lungs with regular treatments. S
Young pretty women sneezing and rejecting flowers given to her due to allergies.

Allergy Triggers and How to Avoid Them

If you have allergies to certain things in the environment, seasonal allergies, or food sensitivities that cause complications in your life then there may be ways that you can avoid some of your worst allergy triggers. When allergies are very serious you may have breathing problems or even go into anaphylactic shock which would then require a trip to the emergency room.