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10 Tips To Ease Spring Allergies

With the peak of the spring allergy season fast approaching, millions of Americans are keeping their tissue boxes close by and trying to decide whether a walk in the park is really such a good idea.

The budding trees and blooming flowers associated with the early return of spring mark an increase in itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other allergy symptoms. Warm, wet winters normally signal a bad allergy season in the spring so be prepared for a beautiful spring with plenty of airborne pollen to breathe.

The annual bout with tree and grass pollens can begin as early as late February and last through the beginning of the summer. While many consider allergies to be just a nuisance, in severe cases the symptoms can mimic a bad flu - that persists for months. Seasonal allergies often trigger asthma attacks due to the build up of irritating pollen and fluid in the lungs.

Many allergy sufferers wind up with secondary infections involving the sinuses, ears, throat, nose and lungs from untreated symptoms. The fluid that builds up in reaction to the pollen allergy provides a wonderful haven for bacteria to grow.

Allergy sufferers don’t have to cope with the symptoms every spring and fall. An allergist or immunologist can offer relief and a plan to control the cycle of symptoms. There are treatments that range from pills and nasal inhalants to shots that trick your immune system into accepting the pollen.

These treatments may not eliminate the discomfort of allergies, but they can make the symptoms less disruptive to the activities you enjoy outdoors in the spring.

What can you do to avoid suffering from seasonal allergies? The only way to avoid pollen is to move to somewhere that has no grass, trees or weeds - or lock yourself in a sealed, air-conditioned room until the pollen is gone. Fortunately, there are less drastic steps you can take to make yourself more comfortable. The AAAAI offers the following tips to help allergy sufferers find some relief during your peak allergy season:

• Do a thorough spring cleaning – windows, book shelves and air conditioning vents collect dust and mold throughout the winter that can provoke allergy symptoms.

• Minimize outdoor activity when pollen counts are high. Peak pollen times are usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you live in the USA, you can get up-to-date pollen information for your area from the National Allergy Bureau at www.aaaai.org/nab.

• Take medications at least 30 minutes prior to outdoor activity. Consult with an allergist-immunologist to ensure medications are helping you, and notify your doctor when reactions to medications occur.

• Shut windows in your house on days pollen counts are high. Avoid using windows or fans that may draw pollen inside.

• Wash bedding weekly in hot water.

• Dry laundry indoors. Sheets hanging on an outside line are an easy target for blowing pollen.

• Shower and wash your hair before bed - pollen can collect on your hair and skin.

• Keep pets off of furniture and out of the bedroom. Pollen can cling to the dog or cat after being outside.

• Keep car windows closed during peak season. Use air conditioning and point vents away from face.

• When mowing lawn or gardening, wear a filter mask.

When to see an allergy/asthma specialist
The AAAAI’s How the Allergist/Immunologist Can Help: Consultation and Referral Guidelines Citing the Evidenceprovides information to assist patients and health care professionals in determining when a patient may need consultation or ongoing specialty care by the allergist-immunologist.

Patients should see an allergist-immunologist if they:

• Have prolonged or severe symptoms of rhinitis.
• Have nasal polyps.
• Have co-existing conditions such as asthma or recurrent sinusitis.
• Have symptoms interfering with quality of life and/or ability to function.
• Have found medications to be ineffective or have had adverse reactions to medications.
• Are a child with allergic rhinitis, because immunotherapy may potentially prevent the development of asthma.

Source: http://www.chiff.com/a/allergy-spring.htm

Hello Spring Weather!!!

Say goodbye to winter and say hello to spring with temperatures slowly rising to greet the vernal equinox on Sunday March 20, 2011 at 7:21PM EDT or 11:21PM Universal Time - kicking off the first official day of spring.

Start planning now for the seasonal thaw with our guide to gardening, spring holidays, spring redecorating guides, travel information, recipes - and more great ideas for shaking off the winter blues - and celebrating SPRING!...

Please Help with Japan Disaster Relief

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St Patty's Events

Wednesday	16	Jasper Green Ceremony	Madison Square
Thursday	17	Adjutant Staff Breakfast	TBA
Thursday	17	Saint Patrick's Day Mass	Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 8:00AM
Thursday	17	Saint Patrick's Day Parade	Parade kickoff at 10:15AM

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DIY- Unclog Your Own Sink with Natural Ingredients

Unclog The Sink with Natural Ingredients

It’s easier than you think to unclog the sink using natural ingredients!

Unclog The Sink

-To unclog the sink, look no further than your pantry because here is a very effective way to unclog sinks using vinegar, baking soda and water.

Step 1- Put about 3/4 cup DRY baking soda down the drain.

Step 2 – Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar down the sink after the baking soda. Be sure to cover the drain immediately afterward with a rag or plug, filling the hole completely so nothing can escape. This is because the interaction of the two will cause a “mini volcano” that will want to come up, you want to keep it down there.

Step 3 – Leave this concoction in the drain for about 30 minutes. While you’re waiting, boil about a gallon of water.

Step 4 - After 30 minutes, remove the plug and slowly pour the HOT water down the drain.

According to Planet Green you can also use a plunger to unclog a drain. The plunger creates suction and forces open the clog. In most cases, this device is your go-to guy when it comes to clearing small clogs. Many clogs are caused by hairs on the stopper. If this is the case, remove the stopper and clean it off.

If the plunger fails to unclog, you can remove the U-bend pipe below your faucet. see Planet Green for a full explanation on how to do it.

St. Patricks Day Festivities

Are you unsure about what to do this St. Patty's Day? Check out all of the fun social festivals that are happening in our neck of the woods.

Greening of the FountainFriday, March 11, Noon, Forsyth Park at the fountain. Watch it LIVE on savannahnow.com.
March of Dimes 5K Shamrock Run & Fitness WalkFriday, March 11, 6 p.m., City Market
St. Patrick’s Day Rugby TournamentMarch 11, 7-10 p.m., March 12 &13, starting at 8 a.m., Daffin Park
St. Baldrick's: Shave your head, raise awareness and funds to conquer childhood cancerMarch 12, noon-5 p.m., near Wild Wing Cafe in City Market. Click here for more information and learn how to get involved.
Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration ParadeSaturday, March 12, 3 p.m., parade starts at City Hall and proceeds down Butler Ave to Tybrisa St.
Tara FeisSaturday, March 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Emmet Park
Celtic Cross mass and ceremonySunday, March 13, time TBA, Charles Morris Center.
Jasper Green CeremonyWednesday, March 16, Madison Square
St. Patrick’s Day MassThursday, March 17, 8 a.m., Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
St. Patrick’s Day ParadeThursday, March 17, 10 a.m., view parade map here. Watch it LIVE on savannahnow.com.
St. Patrick's Day on River StreetMarch 17-19, 9-12 a.m./3 a.m., historic River Street. No wrist bands required for the 2011 festivities.
St. Patrick's RegattaMarch 19-20, Georgia's coastal waters. Click here to register for the race. Click here to see who the race is open to, get a schedule of races, and other details.