Advanced Allergy Therapeutics
Food-Pollen Cross-Reactors. Did you notice that the Spring allergy season started early this year? Like in January! Once again the experts are predicting this year’s allergy season will be the worst one yet. We’ve heard that before. And they’re right again this year! A mild Winter brings on an early […]
The Food-Mood Connection ADHD, Mood Swings, and Performance at Work and School You already know that what you eat triggers your sense of taste. But did you know that what you eat also triggers your perceptions and emotions? That’s right, food affects your mood. We’ve all experienced eating something that […]
How Changes in Weather Affect Allergy Symptoms, Headaches, and Pain Most people think they are having an allergic reaction when they experience allergy-like symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and in some cases, headaches. However, sometimes those symptoms are not an allergic reaction to something, but a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The world is in a panic about the novel Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and people are rightly concerned, especially as this virus is spreading in America just as the spring allergy season is upon us. That’s why it’s important to talk about the differences between a spring allergy and […]