Mild Winter Weather Equates to Worse Winter Allergies for Many

For the most part, Kansas City has experienced a mild winter so far. Temperatures, in general, have been above average and we’ve seen little snow. While this may be a dream come true for those who like to spend time outdoors, it has deprived allergy sufferers of their winter reprieve from allergy symptoms. Because temperatures haven’t dropped low enough for …

Maintaining Proper Humidity Levels Can Help Protect Your Health Through the Winter

One of the first indications that fall is coming is the barrage of flu shot posters that go up at virtually every doctor’s office, clinic, and pharmacy stressing the importance of getting your annual flu shot. And while getting your flu shot is an important component of protecting your health, there’s another important component you may be missing. The humidity …

Help Conquer Your Seasonal Allergies with a Whole Home Air Filtration System

While Kansas City was spared from a harsh winter this year, we aren’t going to be so lucky during allergy season. That mild winter that we all enjoyed allowed trees to pollinate earlier than normal, which caused allergy season to begin earlier than usual. Local allergy experts say this year’s allergy season is one of the worst on record. In …

Common Triggers of Indoor Allergies

The most common trigger of indoor allergies include particles that originate both inside and outside of your home. Because indoor air tends to concentrate when your home is closed up, controlling them with entrapment and reduction can bring relief to sensitive family members. In our region, the most common indoor allergy triggers include: Mold. Mold thrives in our climate, especially in basements, kitchens and …

What Are the Health Benefits of Installing an Air Purification System?

Adding an air purification system to your forced-air HVAC system can immediately make your home healthier. The U.S. EPA has found that the indoor air is among the most polluted air people encounter. In addition to dust and irritants, indoor air can also contain high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may cause short- and long-term health problems. Although air purifiers …

Top 6 Indoor Allergy Triggers to Avoid as the Seasons Change

Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it can be difficult to enjoy for allergy sufferers who are affected by the change of the seasons. While there’s little you can do to eliminate outdoor triggers of allergies, there are several things you can do around the house to avoid six of the main indoor allergy triggers. Mold: This source of …

Don’t Settle for Dust in Your Home — Ways to Get Rid of the Particles

If you have allergies, asthma or other issues that are aggravated due to dust and unknown particles floating in the air, then its time to end the discomfort and treat your symptoms. If not addressed, many of these particles can cause your symptoms to worsen. Most health aggravation can be caused by the dust in your home. Dust can quickly build up to unhealthy …