Month: November 2012
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Practice Makes Perfect!
I had the privilege this week of watching my favorite sport….10 players dribbling an inflated ball up & down a court, trying to throw it through a steel hoop more times than the opposing team. Yeah, it’s my passion. The Thunder vs Bobcats and Oral Roberts University vs the Sooners of Oklahoma. (little in state…
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How Can You Resist?
Our environment is so important for treating and controlling allergy. The holiday season lets many triggers into our homes that normally wouldn’t be allowed. Does your doctor ever make you mad by suggesting you remove a pet from your home because of allergy? Granted, it doesn’t matter what clinical research says when your pet is…
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Happy Thanksgiving message
If you’re anything like me, waking up on Thanksgiving morning brings to mind a flood of memories to truly appreciate. Maybe its the intoxicating smell of turkey (and the tryptophan will make you want a nap) mixed with pumpkin pie, or the anticipation of Christmas that entices us to slow down and reflect on what is truly…
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Stay Up to Date with Food Allergy
I always enjoy National Medical Meetings….good food, meeting old friends, and yes, even learning something! The College of Allergy annual meeting was held in California just one week ago……and what are the hot topics this year? Here’s an article and interview from Medscape about this year’s meeting. Why am I interested? Dr. Portnoy was my mentor…
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Allergy Drops–Are We Closer to Getting Rid of Shots?
Wouldn’t it be nice to put some drops under your tongue and say goodbye to those painful shots for good? Allergy treatment under the tongue (sublingual drops and now tablets) have actually been around for a long time. Until recently, the science behind allergy drops has been lacking. As you read this review, consider the…
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What’s New in Celiac Disease
Has enough been said about the symptoms of Celiac Disease? Better yet, does everyone have celiac disease? If you can’t prove that you have gluten intolerance (another name for celiac disease), you might consider this collection of case studies. And tell them I sent you! Diagnosing Celiac Disease by Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) When Esophogastroduodenoscopy…
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