Healthy Information Library

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Personal Stories

If you or a loved one suffers from allergies or chemical sensitivities, you aren't alone. Here are true life accounts of people who are living with it, how they developed the illness and how they are coping with it today.

David's Story
The personal story of the CEO and founder of AlerG.com.
Read David's blog for the latest news and information

Kim Palmer's Story *UPDATED June 5, 2008
Kim Palmer was a talented singer, songwriter and musician who was born healthy but now lived much of her life in a porcelain-lined trailer in the desert due to her chemical sensitivities.

Articles

Beginner's Guide
In this basic introduction to allergies and chemical sensitivities learn how irritants and toxins enter your body and what steps you can take to stop them at their source.

Getting Rid of Dust Mites
Dust mites are one of the most prevalent allergies faced by Americans. This article explains what dust mites are and what steps you can take to eliminate or neutralize this very common allergy.

Chemical and Fragrance Sensitivities
What are chemical sensitivies and MCS and what can you do about them?

Getting Ready for Guests
Family holidays can bring you in contact with allergens and chemicals that you're not used to. Learn how you can stay healthy even when visiting family or hosting visitors.

Dust Mite Solutions
A full selection of tips and products for ridding your home of dust mites and their allergens.

How to Deal With Offgassing *New!*

Tips and Tricks *New!*

Penny wise, pound foolish *New!*

Nutrition and Positive Attitude *Coming Soon!*

The Benefits of Showering in Filtered Water
Did you know that the average person absorbs more chlorine by showering than by drinking water?

The Benefits of Steam Bath Therapy
Relax and detox -- discover the benefits of steam baths and saunas.

Facts and Resources

Allergy Symptoms
The common symptoms associated with allergies and allergens.

Top Ten Allergens
They may not be what you think.

Top Ten Substances that Cause Chemical Sensitivities
Everyday substances that you may not be aware of can cause chemical sensitivities.

Glossary
Clear explanations of terms used on this site.

Useful Documents

Certificate of Medical Necessity
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Useful Sites (not related to AlerG.com)

American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
The AAAAI is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the country. Their website includes many helpful features for allergy sufferers, including an "Ask the Expert" column, easy-to-read articles on allergy issues, and a monthly topic focused on the needs of allergy sufferers.

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
This network of families, founded in 1985, seeks to overcome, not just cope with allergies. They offer a variety of newsletters, community awareness programs, and even a toll-free help line.

How Allergies Work
HowStuffWorks.com offers clear, unbiased, and reliable explanations of thousands of topics. This article focuses on allergies and why we suffer from them.

Industry Press Releases

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) today announced the roll-out of a Get Smart About Allergies national education campaign.

Actor Kevin Sorbo, star in the TV series "Hercules: The Legendary Journey" and "Andromeda," is kicking off a new public service ad campaign to help prevent food allergies in at-risk infants.

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