When you get back to the house after being outside for a while, take a shower and wash your hair. Your hair is a major carrier of pollen particles. Change your clothing as well, since pollen can cling to fabric and continue to produce symptoms long after you come indoors. Allergens like mold and dust can lurk on shelves, around windows, and in heating vents, where they can wreak havoc during the spring season. Deep clean your house just before the springtime in order to minimize indoor allergens. Consider getting your heating vents professionally cleaned every few years to eliminate potential allergens. Using natural products like vinegar, baking soda, rubbing alcohol, and lemon are a lot easier on your seasonal allergies. You'll have to double up your cleaning efforts during periods of high pollen counts: Mop at least once a week and vacuum twice weekly. Dust shelving before you mop and vacuum, working top to bottom to optimize your cleaning efforts. Wear a mask while vacuuming, since mold, dust and pollen can be kicked into the air during the cleaning. If possible, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. A HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter pushes air through a very fine mesh which traps pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco smoke. Vacuums with HEPA filters stir up less dust and trap more dust from their exhausts. Prevent mold and other allergens from growing by staying on top of cleaning these areas. Wipe down all surfaces at least weekly, and reduce lingering moisture in locations like inside the refrigerator, sinks, and bathtub. Use trash cans with insect-proof lids, especially in the kitchen, and store food in sealed containers. Keep track of when to get rid of items that are out-of-date or moldy. Like your hair, pollen can cling to the fur of dogs and cats, and your furry friend can transfer those allergens on to bedding and upholstery. If you have pets that go outside, you may need to vacuum your floor even more often than twice a week in order to keep pollen at bay. Give your pet a wash more frequently than normal, up to twice a month. Avoid hanging laundry outdoors to dry during spring allergy season. Instead, use your dryer or invest in an indoor clothesline to use during these times of the year. Pollen can cling to sheets and clothing hanging on the line, and then be transferred into your home when the laundry is brought inside. Making your bed and covering your sheets and pillows with a comforter, blanket, or duvet will keep allergens from settling on your pillow during the day. You should also wash all bed linens in hot water at least once a week (twice, if possible), to decrease the presence of allergens.
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One-sentence summary -- Change your clothes and wash your hair. Conduct a thorough spring cleaning of your home. Vacuum and mop your floors regularly. Make your kitchen and bathrooms mold-resistant. Keep pets off of beds and other furniture. Dry your laundry inside. Make your bed every morning.

Eating the same things at the same times can get dull for both children and adults. In order to keep your child's interest in eating healthy items, it can be a good idea to switch things up from time to time. Consider trying some of the following tips to keep snacks exciting and interesting: Avoid offering the same snacks everyday. Try combining snacks. For example, adding yogurt to cereal can make a new snack option. Giving your child some control and influence over snacks is a great way to make healthy eating engaging. Whenever you go shopping with your child, try letting them pick out some healthy items, such as fruits or vegetables that they find appealing. This can get them excited about healthy foods and cause them to look forward to the next snack. While shopping for vegetables or fruits, ask your child which ones look appealing. When shopping for any healthy snacks, let your child choose one that they would enjoy. During snack time your child may or may not be hungry. Forcing them to eat or not feeding them enough can result in problems during full meals. A good way to get your child eating healthier is to work with their own appetites. If your child isn't hungry, don't force food on them. Try offering small portions. Offering too much food during snack or meal time can cause problems.
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One-sentence summary -- Switch things up. Involve your child. Work with your child's appetite.

whenever possible. Many of the herbicides, pesticides, and antibiotics used in commercial farming contain toxic elements. Though it is not conclusive, some research suggests that when ingested, these toxins act similarly to estrogen and can throw off your body's hormone balance. To avoid this, purchase food items bearing a green "USDA Organic" seal whenever you can. Many cruciferous vegetables contain a large amount of indole-3-carbinol. Once inside the body, indole-3-carbinol will fight for the same space on your cells as a type of estrogen called estradiol, preventing further growth. Over time, indole-3-carbinol can help your body expel estrogen, leaving more room for testosterone growth. Common cruciferous vegetables include: Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Kale While many foods contain elements that mimic estrogen, some have enzymes like ellagitannin, naringenin, and apigenin that block the production or spread of the sex hormone. Depending on the specific food, this is done by actively preventing estrogen from binding to cell receptors or by mimicking aromatase inhibitors. Some foods that contain anti-estrogens are: Citrus fruits Dark berries Olive oil Oysters Pomegranates White mushrooms. and alcohol you consume. Coffee, soda, and similar caffeinated beverages can massively increase the production of estrogen in your body. Coffee in particular can cause your body to become more acidic, making it harder to balance your hormones. Beer, bourbon, and many other forms of alcohol contain phytoestrogen that, when consumed, can lead to a general increase of estrogen in your body. Soy beans and their associated by-products, including soy milk and tofu, contain high amounts of phytoestrogen. Just like with alcohol, this substance can increase the amount of estrogen present in your body.
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Purchase organic foods Eat more cruciferous vegetables. Consume foods that contain anti-estrogen enzymes. Reduce the amount of caffeine Cut out soy products.