A study reported in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), evaluated the level of allergic antibodies from birth to 2 years of age in children born into households that kept a pet cat or dog. Using the population-based Wayne County Health, Environment Allergy and Asthma Longitudinal Study (WHEALS) birth cohort from southeastern […]
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Although food and diet fads come and go, there is general agreement that we should eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Uncooked fruits and vegetables are the richest source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants- nutrients often lacking in our over-processed, carbohydrate and fat-loaded, American diets. For many people with pollen allergy, however, eating fruits and […]
In Arizona, one of the challenges patients and physicians face during February and March is determining if that runny nose, scratchy throat, and sinus pain is the beginning of the spring allergy season, a late winter cold, or worse. Here are a few clues to help sort it out. Allergy itches. Most seasonal allergy attacks […]
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Non-stop sneezing, horrible itchy eyes, wheezing and coughing, all during the one time of year when allergies are supposed to be hibernating! The bermuda grass is still dormant, the weeds are frozen from the recent frost, and the citrus and Olive trees will not start budding for several months. What could possible be causing […]
Sulfites are a group of similar chemicals that are commonly used as a food enhancer and preservative to maintain food color and prolong shelf-life, prevent the growth of micro-organisms, and to maintain the potency of certain medications. They may come in various forms, such as: Sulfur dioxide Potassium bisulfite or potassium metabisulfite Sodium bisulfite, sodium […]
“Gluten free” is the new food-fad buzz word with gluten free labels appearing everywhere from salmon to beer. By some estimates, over a quarter of americans are limiting their intake of gluten. Entrepreneurial as well as main-line food producers have jumped on the band wagon with both feet, and have turned “Gluten free” […]
Children born into a home with pets have lower levels of allergic antibodies
/in Article Menu, Education, Environmental Allergy /by brianmillhollonA study reported in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), evaluated the level of allergic antibodies from birth to 2 years of age in children born into households that kept a pet cat or dog. Using the population-based Wayne County Health, Environment Allergy and Asthma Longitudinal Study (WHEALS) birth cohort from southeastern […]
When Healthy Foods and Allergies Collide
/in Article Menu, Education, Food Allergy, Pollen /by brianmillhollonAlthough food and diet fads come and go, there is general agreement that we should eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Uncooked fruits and vegetables are the richest source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants- nutrients often lacking in our over-processed, carbohydrate and fat-loaded, American diets. For many people with pollen allergy, however, eating fruits and […]
It it a Cold, Sinus Infection, or Allergy?
/in Article Menu, Education, Environmental Allergy, Sinus /by brianmillhollonIn Arizona, one of the challenges patients and physicians face during February and March is determining if that runny nose, scratchy throat, and sinus pain is the beginning of the spring allergy season, a late winter cold, or worse. Here are a few clues to help sort it out. Allergy itches. Most seasonal allergy attacks […]
Arizona Winter Allergy Misery Mystery
/in Article Menu, Education, Environmental Allergy, Pollen /by brianmillhollonNon-stop sneezing, horrible itchy eyes, wheezing and coughing, all during the one time of year when allergies are supposed to be hibernating! The bermuda grass is still dormant, the weeds are frozen from the recent frost, and the citrus and Olive trees will not start budding for several months. What could possible be causing […]
What is Sulfite Allergy?
/in Article Menu, Education, Food Allergy /by brianmillhollonSulfites are a group of similar chemicals that are commonly used as a food enhancer and preservative to maintain food color and prolong shelf-life, prevent the growth of micro-organisms, and to maintain the potency of certain medications. They may come in various forms, such as: Sulfur dioxide Potassium bisulfite or potassium metabisulfite Sodium bisulfite, sodium […]
Decoding Gluten Sensitivity
/in Article Menu, Food Allergy /by brianmillhollon“Gluten free” is the new food-fad buzz word with gluten free labels appearing everywhere from salmon to beer. By some estimates, over a quarter of americans are limiting their intake of gluten. Entrepreneurial as well as main-line food producers have jumped on the band wagon with both feet, and have turned “Gluten free” […]