Archive for April 2nd, 2009
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ALLERGY\MEDICAL HELP: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY
Many people with allergy and sensitivity find real benefit from various kinds of complementary therapy. This section describes the main types, and sets out arty areas of treatment where people with allergies and sensitivity may need to take extra care. This section looks in particular at: • Acupuncture • Homeopathy • Reflexology • Aromatherapy It [...]
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WATER TREATMENTS METHODS: SOFTENING
Water softeners do not filter nor purify water. They are a long-established technology based on ion exchange. Water is passed over salts which remove the salts which cause hard water and soften the water. Impurities and contaminants are not reduced. Water softeners cost between £300 and £600. The softener is usually plumbed in to the [...]
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ALLERGY: WATER AND WATER FILTERS
Some chemically sensitive people find they are sensitive to water that they drink or use ki daily life, due to minute traces of chemicals and metals. For some people, it is enough to take care with water that they use for drinking and cooking. Other people, if they are highly sensitive, are affected by washing [...]
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SEX AND ALLERGY: TRY DIFFERENT METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AND PROTECTION
If you are highly sensitive to many things, it can be difficult to find an acceptable and effective method of contraception, or protection against HIV and AIDS. For contraception, the Pill and the coil do not seem to suit many women with allergy and sensitivity and are probably best avoided unless you have very strong [...]
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ALLERGIC REACTION: PROTECT YOUR HANDS WHERE NECESSARY
It can be important to protect your hands against substances which upset you, especially if you have severe eczema or dermatitis on them. Wear gloves to protect your hands as much as you can when handling anything that upsets you. Wear cotton, silk or waterproof protective gloves as appropriate. A choice of gloves of various [...]