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Posts Tagged ‘Food Allergies’
Oral Allergy Syndrome: Are Fruits and Veggies Giving you an Itchy Mouth?
Spring is upon us and that means pollen allergies come out to play. If you’re one of many dealing with seasonal allergies, you’ll want to check out this post on Oral Allergy Syndrome…especially if you’ve ever noticed you have an itchy mouth this time of year.
Read MoreTypes of Dermatitis: How to Identify which One You Have
By Cedars Dermatology (see bio below) Do you think you’re suffering from dermatitis? Dermatitis (a general term that describes inflammation of the skin) comes in many different forms. In this guide we’ll breakdown a variety of skin condition symptoms, as well as possible natural treatments to get you started on the road to recovery.
Read MoreLinking Eczema and Allergies: Is Pollen Causing Your Skin to Flare?
By Dr. Hotze (see bio below) You may be familiar with eczema flare-ups in the winter, as the combination of dry air and extreme temperature changes (cold outside, hot inside) can exacerbate your skin’s condition. However, have you ever considered the correlation between your eczema and allergies? As a doctor who’s treated many people with eczema, I’ve…
Read MoreAntibiotics: Are They to Blame for an Increase in Food Allergies?
Do you or someone in your family have food allergies? Then this study will interest you. Scientists discovered that by altering the gut bacteria of mice with anti-biotics they could confer peanut allergy in the mice. Then they re-colonized the mice’s guts with a common mammal gut bacteria and reversed the peanut allergy. All by…
Read MoreHydrotherapy for Eczema in Avène, France: Aidan’s Story
This is an incredible story from a mom, much like many of us, just didn’t know what else to do to help your son find eczema relief after years and years of trying everything. They end up at the Avène Hydrotherapy Center in France. Just what makes this center so interesting for those with skin issues like…
Read MoreUnderstanding Food Allergies Better: A Quick Guide
Congratulations to Grace, the Winner of Our Camp W*K Contest!
In February we hosted a camp contest for food-allergic kids to win a 2 week spot at Camp Wingate*Kirkland this summer. Any food allergy parent knows what a special opportunity it is to go to summer camp like a ‘regular’ kid and have fun, without the worries of food allergies for the camper or…
Read MoreFood Allergies vs Food Intolerance: An Infographic
I love this infographic by YorkTest because I constantly see the words allergies and intolerance or sensitivity used interchangeably. While they all have to do with foods, that’s where the similarities stop. This graphic makes a clear distinction between food allergies and food intolerances (also similar to sensitivities). I do want to make a couple…
Read MoreAll About Leaky Gut Syndrome: Healing Your Gut Series
Healing Your Gut Series: What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome & How It May Apply To You! By Josh Gitalis (bio below) If you or your child suffers from allergy-driven conditions like eczema, psoriasis, asthma or allergies, you are likely well aware of the difficulty in treating these conditions. The first line therapies consist of various…
Read MoreThe Connection Between GMOs and Your Health
By Chef Alain Braux (bio below) Did you know that you and your family are unknowingly eating genetically engineered food that affects your health? How is that possible, you might ask? Most likely because very few people are aware of GMOs (genetically modified organisms), also called GM (genetically modified) or GE (genetically engineered) in our food…
Read MoreBecoming a Food Allergy Mom
By Elizabeth Flora Ross (Bio below) “I think she’s allergic to strawberries,” my husband said one night. I was dubious. My daughter’s eyes would water, her nose would run and she would sneeze when she ate them. But I did not recognize those as food allergy symptoms – I dismissed it as seasonal allergies. One evening as…
Read MoreAre Escalating Food Sensitivities Hampering Your Life? A GAPS Story
You’ve read some of our updates on the GAPS diet, so for another perspective here is another story from a Certified GAPS Practitioner about her patient’s journey to healing. While the patient has seen improvements, she remains on the diet in hopes of one day being completely healed. Only time will tell how it will…
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