| Allergy
Consumer Review Issue #64 June, 2004 |
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| Editor: Mercia
Tapping, President, Allergy Buyers Club Email: merciamail@allergyconsumerreview.com PLEASE NOTE that references to prices or specials within this archive reflect prices and market conditions at the time of newsletter publication. Prices may have changed since publication.
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The
pollen in Boston is horrendous this year
and we hear it is bad everywhere. My car
is covered in yellow dust. I have just
ordered all new 
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New 100% Silk "White Cloud" Duvet Cover and Sham Set is naturally hypoallergenic and a luxurious touch to any bedroom. Starting at $229.95 for the Queen size, this Jacquard silk set includes one duvet cover and two standard matching shams and features an exquisite design of clouds. Completely reversible. |
| Our top ranked air purifier, IQAir, gets a justly deserved award! June 07, 2004 05:09 PM US Eastern Timezone
"We are honored by this award," said Frank Hammes, President of IQAir. "Reviewboard's staff told us we did a better job of filtering the air than any other air cleaner they've seen in the eight years they have been reviewing products." Amazon.com's Alexa ranking tool lists Reviewboard Magazine as the third largest consumer publication in the world. Their product reviews are read each year by more than 110 million readers in 54 countries worldwide. Alexa also lists Reviewboard as the #1 user ranked consumer publication in the world. "People like Reviewboard because we really help them make informed decisions," said Philip Ferreira, Editor-in-Chief of Reviewboard Magazine. "We don't give readers six pages of confusing data. We give them plain English information they can actually use. We help our readers pick the very best products." IQAir air cleaning systems are used in hospitals around the world. Recently IQAir systems were chosen by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority as the only room air cleaners powerful enough to be used in the fight against SARS. IQAir makes these same medical grade air cleaners available to consumers for home use. "We make the world's most efficient room air cleaners," says Hammes. "Our air cleaners can filter down below the size of a virus with a minimum of 99% guaranteed efficiency." "We were especially pleased that IQAir air cleaners produce zero ozone," said Reviewboard's Ferreira. "At Reviewboard we share the American Lung Association's belief an air purifier should not produce even the tiniest amount of ozone. IQAir doesn't make any ozone. They just make clean air, lots of it." For more information on Reviewboard Magazine
visit them at www.reviewboard.com. IQAir
North America, Inc. Our range of IQAir Air Purifiers
includes: IQAir
HealthPro and IQAir HealthPro Plus, IQAir
Cleanroom H13 Air Purifiers, IQAir
GC Multigas Air Purifiers, IQAir
systems for Safe Rooms. |
| A New Ladybug Fan-Customer Experience Letter Hi Bill,
When I purchased it, I was seeking a good way to deep clean my carpets which suffer from my two large house dogs and an inability to keep grass growing in the areas they like to wrestle with each other before coming in to sleep on the carpet! We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and will be installing about 600 square feet of tile which I know will need frequent cleaning also. So, they were my two large concerns and I was trying to find a product that would take care of both jobs. The more I searched the internet the more I realized the traditional carpet cleaners were not for me; my rugs and carpets would be constantly wet. The steamer popped up as another option for this type of cleaning and it intrigued me to think I could clean the carpets, rugs, floors and so much more. As I mentioned to you, I raise dogs and raw feed so my kitchen becomes a butcher shop every month which greatly increases the chances of Salmonella and Ecoli being introduced to my kitchen. The idea of a machine that would also disinfect my kitchen gained a lot of favor in my mind. When I learned I could also steam weeds and rid the yard of them without very dangerous chemicals, I was convinced I had to have one! There was a mix up when I ordered because when I called to track it my message was misinterpreted and my order was cancelled. Luckily I was able to connect with one of your customer reps and she straightened it out and put my order back on track. I received the cleaner the night before I was leaving town to help my daughter who had broken her foot. Since I was so excited to try it, I brought it with me and her house became my training ground. We cleaned her carpets, her oven, their Bar-B-Q, her throw pillows and then we were both totally impressed when I read that it would clean leather so we went to work on her very soiled leather sofa. We took years of built-up dirt off that leather sofa and restored its color in the process. Quite an impression and amazing. I returned home and my Ladybug steam cleaner
has been at my side just about every day. I find I can
go from one project to the next with total ease; simply
change the tool and keep going. I thought the glass
cleaning aspect would be unrealistic to use but find
I depend upon it to clean my windows and mirrors with
ease and perfection. My baseboards and trim work shine
and there is no more hidden dust or built-up grime in
the corners that are impossible to clean by any other
means. It is the most versatile appliance I have ever
had and can't stop bragging about it to my family and
friends. I am so happy I opted for the continuous fill model because once I get to cleaning, I can refill the water container as many as 6-8 times in an afternoon. There is no conceivable way I could do that with a model that would require me to cool it down before refilling and then wait for it to heat the new supply of water. Besides that, the Ladybug is so well made that the attachments go on and off with a simple slide switch and connect with a positive latching sound that lets you know it is ready to go....again! And, those same attachments allow you to switch from cleaning a floor to cleaning the refrigerator in no time. There is no need to keep doing what you are working on and come back later to pick up what you missed.....just do it when you come to it and keep going. It could not be easier or quicker. I guess you can tell I am completely satisfied with my Ladybug; I rave about it every time I use it and that is almost every day. Even though it is pricey, it is well worth it because it is such a multi-tasker; all you need is a good vacuum and a Lady Bug..... no more chemicals, no more elbow grease. The dirt actually dissolves before your eyes. Talk about dissolving, it is the best method ever for getting rid of bugs from your windshield and leaving the auto glass like it just came out of the factory. I think that sums it up pretty well, I plan on continuing to find new ways to use my Ladybug steam cleaner and am sure it will continue to amaze and delight me as time goes by. Thank you for carrying such a wonderful product, I will keep spreading the word because I think every household should have one. Sincerely, Please visit our website to see the LadyBug Steam Cleaner and view our product video for all its uses. |
| What Is Wrong With Your Dehumidifier? By Bob Cobe, AllergyBuyersClub.com Staff
Dehumidifier Problems
There is little or no water in
the bucket The indicator light is on, but
the unit won't run The dehumidifier runs, but no
air is coming out of the machine There is frost on the coils Possible solutions might be:
The container seems to fill up
too quickly See our Dehumidifier Comparison Chart See all the dehumidifiers at Allergybuyersclub.com |
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By Ryan McCann "I
can no longer explain to my 90-year-old mother There is a David and Goliath battle brewing between Canadian pharmacies on the Internet and the FDA. With Americans paying anywhere from 20-80% more for their allergy medications and other prescription drugs, what started as a blip on the political radar screen a year ago, is now front-and-center in an election year. A recent study released by consumer group Families USA shows a dramatic increase in prescription drug prices in the United States over the past few years. The study showed that the average cost of the 50 most commonly used drugs rose nearly 10% percent last year, almost three times the rate of inflation. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry continues to pour astronomical amounts of money into the political process through lobbying on Capitol Hill and through enormous campaign contributions - mostly to Republicans and Bush’s presidential campaign. A number of U.S. states and cities are continuing lobbying efforts to secure federal authorization of Canadian drug purchase plans. Many are proceeding with these plans without government approval. Wisconsin and Minnesota have both created state-sponsored Internet sites that allow residents to use selected Canadian pharmacies at a fraction of the price. The state of California has publicly stated it will create a site by July of 2005 to offer the same to its residents. The Mayor of Springfield, Mass, has publicly declared that he will use Canadian pharmacies for the prescription purchases of all state employees – resulting in an estimated $90 million in annual savings. On March 10th of this year, Pennsylvania Attorney General Jerry Pappert filed a suit against 13 major drug companies for deceptive pricing and sales practices. The suit accuses the drug companies of creating complex schemes to raise drug prices and capture market share by artificially inflating drug prices, some of which were used by cancer patients and others with life-threatening illnesses. When William Hubbard, an FDA senior official and a leading critic of Canadian drug importation was asked last year before a Government Reform subcommittee if he could cite one example of an American consumer who had been harmed by a prescription drug purchased on the Canadian market, he stated, "I know of none.” The most effective drug in the world is useless unless affordable. American consumers are paying too much for their medications. It’s highly disturbing that an estimated twenty-five percent to thirty percent of under or uninsured Americans fail to fill or skip doses of their prescription drugs in order to make their medicines last longer. Allergy medications, and medications for heart conditions, diabetes, cancer and chronic illness can be so expensive that they can’t be afforded. Americans pay among the highest costs of any industrialized nation for their prescription medications. Yet year after year the pharmaceutical industry is one of the most profitable industries in the world earning billions in revenue. Canadian pharmacies on the Internet are drawing an increasing number of individuals, as well as employers, unions and health plans because the Government of Canada regulates its prescription drug prices on behalf of each and every Canadian; the U.S. does not. These individuals and groups are importing 90-day personal supplies of prescription drugs; drugs they would find at their local drugstore for substantially more. A reputable Canadian pharmacy will only send a drug when a U.S. doctor’s prescription accompanies the order. A Canadian physician and a Canadian pharmacist will also check the prescription for accuracy prior to sending. Some view this as a tremendous benefit since there are now three independent checks in the fulfillment process. Even though, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson has said government approval of importation is "inevitable" the debate still continues. Americans continue to pay too much, and some will die or suffer because they cannot afford the medications prescribed by their doctor. With online Canadian pharmacies, many Americans will save hundreds or thousands per year, making a significant difference in the quality of their life. It is up to each and every American to make their voice heard at the local, state and federal levels of government if they support their right to lower priced medications. |
The
Canadian Pharmacy Controversy
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