Allergy Controversy

Thus far we have recommended that if you know you are allergic or sensitive to something, you avoid it. We also recommended, based on case precedent and historical recommendations from societies including the CDC and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology that you avoid exposing your children to known irritants for [...]

Common Allergens

Food allergies are but one of many different allergens. If you do have a food allergy, you may find you are prone to other types of common allergies.

Do you find you are consistently reaching for the Claritin? There are thousands of people living everyday with what most consider “common” allergies. These include [...]

Natural Treatments

There are many other natural treatments a holistic practitioner may recommend to help reduce the amount of suffering you experience from allergies. One technique is the “allergy desensitization technique.” Typically this works as follows: (1) a doctor identifies the sensitivity you have to a particular irritant or substance, (2) the provider uses applied [...]

Allergy Resources

Now that you know a bit more about allergies, its time you learned even more. Whether you want more information about specific allergens, are interested in finding a competent allergist in your area or want to learn more about traveling and allergies, we have the answers. Check out the valuable resources below for [...]

How to Identify a Food Allergy

How do you know if you or your child may have a food allergy? We’ve already talked about many of the telltale signs an individual will have if they have an allergy to a certain food product. Just look for the symptoms mentioned above. With foods, digestive problems and skin problems are more common [...]