Advanced Allergy Therapeutics
When it comes to receiving treatment for any medical condition, we have a lot more choices than we once did. We no longer are forced to go to the same physician our grandparents did, to receive the same treatment that may or may not work. One of the best things about medical treatment in […]
Last post I said I would list the five most important lifestyle changes you should make if you suffer from an allergic reaction to food: Never assume a food doesn’t contain the allergen you’re allergic to. In a restaurant, be overly cautious and assertively forceful when dealing with servers and managers. Don’t be bashful or […]
With over 17 species growing in North America, ragweed is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Between July and Mid-October, the wind spreads its pollen for up to 200 miles and continues well into the cold winters. It may seem like ragweed, combined with other fall allergens such as mold and dust mites, […]
A man went into a bar for a drink. It was a nice place with music, a bowl of peanuts, and mood lighting. Then he heard a voice say, “Hey! Nice shirt!”. He turned and did not see anyone. Then he heard that voice again say, “Wow! Nice tie you have on.” The waitress walked […]
In our first installment of our Indoor Allergy Season series, we discussed some symptoms of and solutions for mold and fungus. Now we’re going to delve into allergens caused by your furry friends and some not-so-cuddly crawlies. Signs You May Have a Pet Hair or Dust Mite Allergy Below are some symptoms that may indicate […]
Just when you thought your allergies were going away, they pull you right back in! The pollen count may be going down, but now is the time indoor allergies come to light. “Of the 21.8 million people who have asthma in the US, approximately 4.6 million cases are estimated to be attributable to dampness and […]
A headache can make it hard to concentrate for a while, but, for most people, a couple of ibuprofen can usually remedy it. However, if you are suffering from a migraine, it can be outright debilitating. According to the American Migraine Association, 12% of the US population suffers from migraines. That’s about 36 million Americans […]
As summer draws to an end, asthma season approaches quickly. We think you’ll agree that living with asthma is something to be avoided at all costs. It turns out that an estimated 34.1 million adults in America suffer from lifetime asthma. In addition, almost 9 million children under the age of 18 are also suffering. […]
Today I am going to walk you through some new information about histamines, enzymes, and drug cross-reactions. This will help you understand why our allergy testing shows so many sensitivities you may not have been aware of, to begin with. But first, let’s review what we’ve already learned: Remember, histamines are both natural substances […]
This week and next I’ll be posting the rest of the story about histamines in food. So stay tuned! Whether you have true food allergies (IgE cell-mediated response—if you want to get scientific) or a food sensitivity (non-IgE response), the symptoms can be the same. As far as our treatments are concerned, we can successfully […]