Advanced Allergy Therapeutics
A Touching Tale of Love for the Holidays My father died on Christmas Eve of a sudden heart attack when I was young. And 18 years ago, Beverly and I buried our son, Captain Todd Wahl, six weeks before Christmas. Perhaps those life-changing events are why I was originally drawn to tell this story […]
Food allergies and sensitivities force many people to live a life restricted from many foods. While that may be difficult at any time during the year, it becomes particularly challenging during the holiday season. However, there are other ways to deal with food sensitivities than avoidance. And this is the best time of year to […]
Your car might not be covered with a yellow coating during this month, but the fall season still comes with a lot of allergens. Fall allergens tend to be stealthy and hidden, unlike spring’s tree pollen. Even if the triggers are not the same, fall can still be as problematic for people with allergies as […]
Ragweed is a soft-stemmed flowering plant that is common across the U.S. Although ragweed is abundant everywhere, it flourishes in areas that get lots of sunshine. Between spring and early fall, ragweed plants produce pollen grains that are transported by the wind. Depending on the specific location, ragweed may start spreading pollen as early as […]
Bumpy, itchy, red skin can be painful, irritating, and sometimes embarrassing. Many things cause rashes, including allergies, exposure to plants like poison ivy, certain illnesses such as chickenpox and measles, as well as over-reactions to foods and environmental contacts for some people. The most common skin rashes are hives and eczema—both of which are linked […]
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the CDC, the World Health Organization, and every hospital in America is telling us to use hand sanitizers whenever we cannot wash our hands properly, wear face masks in public, and wear gloves when shopping. You cannot enter a medical facility or many businesses and retail establishments without […]
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, most people were stuck at home or were suddenly working from home, and that meant they had more time to spend with their pets. Unfortunately for some, they started to wonder if they were suffering from pet allergies they weren’t even aware of before. It is not as if pet allergies […]
If you have unexplained swelling, stomach upsets, skin irritation, itchiness, or respiratory symptoms, you may have unidentified allergies. There are many types of allergy testing available to confirm allergies and identify exactly what you’re allergic to. Seeing a holistic allergist for this service has several significant benefits. Why Should You Get Allergy Testing? 1. Safety Allergies can […]
Seasonal allergies can make even the most mundane tasks challenging. And these allergies are not restricted to the springtime since summer is also notorious for causing many allergic reactions. Pollen is abundant during the summer months because the plants which produce allergens will change in accordance with the weather, as opposed to dying off after […]
After months of cold, we welcome the end of winter and the blooming colors of spring. As much as most of us enjoy springtime, we are not so thrilled with the spring allergies that follow. Spring allergies are common and there is no cure. However, specific prevention strategies can help ease discomfort and control the […]