I was born and raised in Germany and I suffered of allergies every summer. I think I am allergic mostly to weeds and grasses. I moved to Hawaii 9 years ago and since then all of my allergies have disappeared. I think Hawaii is perfect for people with allergies, because a lot of the weeds, trees and grasses that you’ll have to deal with on Continental US simply don’t grow there. I am convinced of this, because presently I am in Kansas City/Missouri and I have a terrible time with my allergies. So, I know the allergies haven’t just disappeared. Since I haven’t had to deal with it in Hawaii at all in the past 9 years I can only conclude that moving to Hawaii was indeed a geographic solution to the problem. I hope this helps somebody! — Simon, Hawaii
What were you allergic to before? I am thinking about moving to Hawaii myself now.
Comment by Dave — April 12, 2008 @ 10:09 pm
It depends what you are sensitive too, what island, and where on the island.
I lived three years on Oahu. If you are sensitive to molds, then I would not recommend it. Molds are my chief problem, and my health deteriorated in Hawaii - with all sorts of mysterious problems. For example, when I arrived I took 5 mile beach walks; by the time I left my legs ached if I walked up and down stairs more than 5 times in a day.
Since moving 2 years ago to Colorado Springs, dry, sunny, long winters, where there is very little mold, my health has improved steadily. I can walk 5 miles again, and think nothing of stairs.
I am somewhat sensitive to pollens - had almost no trouble with pollens in Hawaii, a week or two of stuffy sinuses in Colorado.
And then there is “vog”, the sulfurous air that occasionally blows across the islands from the active volcanoes on the Big Island. Kauai is the island located the farthest from the live volcanoes.
Comment by Sara — October 6, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
