Whether you're using a nasal spray for hay fever, allergies, a cold, nasal dryness or any nasal problem, it's important to get your nasal spray technique right. Using a nasal spray correctly means that you can be reassured that the contents are more likely to get to where they need to be and should work [...]
Each day we breathe in approximately 10,000-11,000 litres of air and along with that, many irritants and allergens such as viruses, bacteria, mold spores, pet dander, dust, pollution and smoke. The nose is situated at the entrance of the airway and protects the lower airway from the harmful effects of the breathed-in air. It acts [...]
Back to school tips! by Mim Jenkinson, Tell Me Baby Australia Is your child starting school or daycare soon? As many of us may have experienced, this time of transition can really impact a child’s health and well being, so we hope the following information offers some key insights in helping keep your kids healthy when starting [...]
Best cold hacks by Mim Jenkinson, Blogger and Mumpreneur (Busy Mum Balanced Life) It’s winter in Australia right now and if your house is anything like ours, The Cold has hit. In various guises of sneezes, coughs and sniffles – it’s hit all of us. Yuck. This year, despite wrapping up warm, staying hydrated and resting more, our colds have [...]
Winter is coming... With winter looming, there's always the worry about getting sick with colds and flu and the impact it can potentially have on our daily lives. There's no doubt many of us want to do as much as possible for ourselves and our families to avoid sickness and stay healthy over the cooler [...]
Breather easier this Christmas! Noses are great for lots of reasons, but did you know they can help you relax? Strictly speaking, it’s how you use your nose that can help induce a sense of calm and tranquillity, but it’s a great tip especially in the lead up to the Christmas Season. Studies have shown [...]
How gentle nasal washing benefits babies. First, a little baby anatomy Did you know that babies are “obligate nose breathers”. This means all babies can only breathe through their nose for their first few months. Despite this limitation, they’re still cleverly designed little beings. By breathing through their nose, babies are able to feed, swallow [...]
Fun fact about sneezing. Anyone who experiences hay fever knows all about the sneezes. But did you know we have different sneezing styles? Wait, it gets better - your sneezing style is genetically determined. Who knew? Which means members of the same family may sneeze in a similar and distinctive way. It’s kind of cool, [...]
Did you know that if your sinuses weren’t hollow your head would be so heavy you wouldn’t be able to hold it up? You also have more than one sinus. When hay fever strikes you might feel as though you have four hundred blocked sinuses causing your head to throb, your eyes to water and [...]
Is it a lingering cold or allergic rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) symptoms can easily be mistaken for the common cold or the starting symptoms of a viral infection, so if you’ve had a lingering “cold” or “congestion, it’s worth having a chat to your doctor or pharmacist to get a more accurate diagnosis. With [...]
