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Did You Know There’s a Fragrance Free Movement?
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Did You Know There’s a Fragrance Free Movement?

By Sue Elliott on Oct 13, 2019

700 people falling ill at Camp Hill Medical Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia gave birth to the fragrance free movement. The year was 1990. Some kind of chemical contamination was the cause. After the air clear...

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What’s the big deal with indoor VOC’s?
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What’s the big deal with indoor VOC’s?

By Hello Allergies on Apr 03, 2019

We all like certain scents, from our air fresheners to a renovated room with that new carpet smell. But that new smell could be causing your health issues! Lately, I’ve had several customers tell me, “I just got a new carpet and I’m having the worst headaches.” It’s nothing surprising. I’ve faced this issue myself.

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Why Fido is my new best friend…
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Why Fido is my new best friend…

By Hello Allergies on Apr 02, 2019

When I was younger I was mildly obsessed with dogs, I knew everything about them. I even looked up all kinds of breeds in The Dog Bible.

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Exercise induced asthma
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Exercise induced asthma

By Hello Allergies on Mar 31, 2019

I recently signed up for a group fitness class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning. I normally workout alone but I figured I would try something new.

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Fragrance free vs unscented; the great debate
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Fragrance free vs unscented; the great debate

By Hello Allergies on Mar 24, 2019

You are in the cleaning aisle of your local grocery store, the label says “unscented” while another says “fragrance free.” What’s the difference? And why is this important for your health?

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