CONNECT WITH US: [site-icons icon=facebook] [site-icons icon=twitter] [site-icons icon=instagram] [site-icons icon=linkedin] [site-icons icon=youtube] [blog updated January 2020] Do you constantly feel drained, have trouble concentrating, and experience strong cravings for sugary and high-carb foods? Perhaps you have skin problems, depression or anxiety, or frequent yeast infections. These are all classic indicators of yeast overgrowth or […]
Genes, Infections and Drug Allergies
I read an exciting article in USA Today (October 25th) about Genes and Medicine. The article, “Genes are Part of the Puzzle”, shows how medical research is moving to personalized medicine based on your genetic fingerprint (genome). The article is careful to state that while you can have your entire genetic make-up analyzed, even expert […]
Chronobiology and Allergies: Timing is Everything!
The field of chronobiology, the science of body timing, is not only fascinating but also has some very practical applications for allergy sufferers. Our bodies produce thousands of chemicals and hormones to regulate our body and immune system in response to our environment. We know that sunshine and daylight regulate our melatonin and Vitamin D […]
Latex Allergy: A Potentially Dangerous Allergen
Latex Allergy Is an Allergy the Medical World Has Been Aware of for Many Years Latex is a natural rubber and latex products are primarily made from the rubber tree hevea brasiliensis. Latex is commonly thought of as being a contact allergen, which causes rashes (see our previous post on Allergic Rashes), however, it can […]
Suzanne Somers’ New Book: Tox-Sick Discusses the Importance of Candida Control
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. [blog updated April 2019] I admit I am a fan of Suzanne Somers because of her health advocacy for alternative medicine. She took up the cause of providing women with safe options for bio-identical hormones. Why did […]
The Worst Allergy Season Ever! Don’t Worry, My Tips Will Keep You Protected
The Worst Allergy Season Ever seems to be the headline every spring. It alarms those that typically suffer from pollen allergies, and it worries others who think it’s contagious. The real secret to getting through a bad allergy season is to take some precautions before the season ever begins. The other key is to use […]
Cold Urticaria And Cold Allergy: Not A Joke!
I’ve often joked around with my patients during this brutally cold northeast winter that “I’m allergic to the cold!” The dark, cold winter days are tough can be hard to get through both mentally and physically. However, I don’t want to belittle the existence of cold allergy, because it does really exist! Cold Urticaria The […]
Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Tick Diseases: The Ticking Time Bomb
Spring is here, and naturally, after our long harsh winter, we can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. However, my patients who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia are not quite as happy because their symptoms prevent them from enjoying being active and outside. When treating patients with both of these conditions, […]
This Spring Don’t Just Adjust the Clock, Plan Ahead to Prevent Allergy Symptoms
The spring allergy season has officially started! The mild winter and the unusually warm weather last week has prompted the trees to bloom and start scattering pollen everywhere. Patients who are extremely sensitive to tree pollen have already begun experiencing symptoms such as itchy, red eyes for which I prescribe oral cortisone, in severe cases. […]
Egg Allergy Relief: Tests Show Oral Immunotherapy Works!
Allergy drops have been and found effective for many people tested for egg allergies. The New England Journal of Medicine published an article this week titled “Oral Immunotherapy for Treatment of Egg Allergy in Children“. The lead author was Dr.Wesley Burks, president of the Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The significant finding is that […]