Indoor allergies are a form of allergy that is usually triggered by something or a mixture of things, or irritants within your home environment. It has many different names but experts tend to call it perennial allergic rhinitis and the main symptoms are irritation of the eyes, nose and throat and certain skin complaints such as excessive itching. Many people who suffer from indoor allergies also find that they get frequent headaches and have trouble with their breathing.
If you do not suffer from indoor allergies you might find it hard to believe that others can be so dramatically affected by irritants indoors but it is a very real problem that can cause people many difficulties in their day to day lives. Causes of indoor allergies include: dust mites, pet dander, tobacco smoke, household chemicals, cockroach droppings, pollen and mold spores.
Indoor allergies occur when allergens such as those mentioned above come into contact with someone who has allergies, this causes their body to create immunoglobulin which is an antibody. This in turn, then makes the body produce white cells which contain histamine and this is what causes severe symptoms in some people.
If you think that you might be suffering from indoor allergies you can go to your doctor and get tested for them. Such a test is simple enough and it involves either skin prick tests or blood tests. With skin prick tests an area on the inside of the arm is marked with a grid and different allergens are put into the various spaces. If the skin becomes red and itchy (usually within moments) you suffer from indoor allergies. Blood tests involve seeing the reaction your sample of blood gives when you are exposed to certain irritants. Both tests can provide accurate results and help you to eliminate sources of allergies from your home.
There are various ways in which you can rid your home of allergy triggers and the majority of them are relatively cheap and easy to implement. Firstly you should do all you can to keep your house clean and free of dust, buying a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter can greatly improve your air quality by removing dust mites, pet dander, pollen and other tiny particles of irritants from your carpets and upholstery. Secondly it pays to invest in an air conditioner with a HEPA filter if you don't already have one. If you do have an air conditioner already replace the filters with HEPA ones. This will cleanse the air and make it fresher and free from allergy inducing pollutants. HEPA filters will catch even the smallest particles that are floating in the air and after a few days of using one in your air conditioner you will notice the difference.
If you would like more information on keeping the air in your home fresh and pleasant to breathe contact your local HVAC professionals who are experts in ventilation systems and can help you to rid your house of pollutants.
Our body circulatory system have 3 parts: pulmonary circulation (lungs), coronary circulation (heart), and systemic circulation (the rest). This system mainly involves the heart, the lungs and the blood vessels. The lungs provide oxygen for the heart to pump to the rest of our body. This is done through blood circulation, the blood carries the oxygen from the lungs to the heart.
The heart then pumps the blood full of oxygen to all of our body cells. Nutrients are also carried in the blood to these cells. Our body cells and tissues will die if they do not receive blood.
The blood always circulates throughout our body, in arteries, capillaries and veins. It moves in the arteries away from the heart, to other parts of the body. As the arteries gets smaller as the blood travels away from the heart, they become capillaries. It is from here that oxygen is supplied to the tissues and in turn, takes away the waste and carbon dioxide.
The returning blood circulation then enters the right side of the heart and moves on to the lungs, where carbon dioxide is deposited. It then picks up more oxygen and returns to the left side of the heart. The whole process is repeated as the heart pumps the blood again.
So, how do blood circulation affects our health? In many ways, in fact, the circulation affects the whole body and its functions, and is a basic precondition to maintain good health. Below are some cases of the effects of blood circulation.
Brain
In this circulatory system, about 20% of the blood pumped from our heart goes to the brain, which only represents 2% of our body's weight. Good Blood Circulation gives:
* Good memory and concentration * Good coordination of body parts * Quick response to stimulation
Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Headache * Feeling faint and dizziness * Reduced or poor mental clarity - forget names easily * Poor comprehension of figures
Severely Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Dementia o Short term memory loss, inability to think through problems, confusion, paranoia, bizarre behaviour * Stroke o Long term build up of cholesterol in the brain's blood vessels may narrow the blood vessels and hence, disrupt blood flow. o When the blood vessels in the brain are blocked or rupture due to increased pressure, a person is said to suffer from stroke. o Stroke victims may suffer paralysis, impaired speech, or even death.
Heart Muscles Good Blood Circulation gives:
* Good energy and stamina * Regular and normal heart rate
Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Shortness of breath o Breathing difficulty is a common symptom of inadequate blood flow to the heart * Feeling faint and dizziness * Fatigue o Easily feels tired when performing physical activities such as jogging
Severely Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Angina o Chest pains due to poor circulation to the heart * Heart attack o Fatty materials build up gradually in the heart's blood vessels, narrowing the path and obstructs blood flow. Eventually, this triggers a heart attack. o Heart failure have a high risk of death, while a mild or moderate heart attack may gradually cause heart failure months or years after the heart attack.
Liver Our liver performs many vital functions, which includes:
* Metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein * Removal of worn-out cells, drugs and toxins * Storage for glycogen, vitamins and minerals * Activating Vitamin D
Good Blood Circulation gives:
* Good energy and stamina * Few or no allergies * Smooth and healthy skin * Normal glucose level
Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Poor appetite and weight loss * Itchy skin
Severely Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Lethargy * Jaundice
Kidneys Our kidneys
* Eliminate excess water, urea, uric acid and other waste materials * Regulate the blood pressure, blood pH and blood volume * Help synthesize and secrete hormones
Good Blood Circulation gives:
* Good energy and stamina * Little or no incidence of water retention * Normal blood pressure and heart rate
Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Build-up of waste and water in your body o Symptoms: Swelling of face, hands, ankles or feet * Fatigue * Rapid heart rate and light-headedness
Severely Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Kidney failure
Legs/Hands
Good Blood Circulation gives:
* Warm feet and hands * Low incidence of foot ulcer * Quick healing of all wounds
Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Cold hands and feet, may feel numb
Severely Unhealthy Blood Circulation gives:
* Varicose veins * Poor healing of wounds * Cyanosis o Skin looks blue due to lack of oxygen supply to body parts
Reproductive Organs Good Blood Circulation gives:
* Normal sex drive * Hormonal balance * Enhanced vitality
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