Tag: Food allergy
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Gut Health and Its Relationship with Allergies
Most people don’t realize their gut plays a major role in managing allergies. Trillions of bacteria in your gut microbiome influence immune responses, potentially making allergies worse—or better. Research is now showing how the balance of these bacteria impacts inflammation and allergic reactions. Understanding this connection is the first step toward taking control of your…
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Food allergy is making a run for it
For those hoping for an answer to their food allergies, experts have recently shared a glimmer of hope. Food allergy research has gained momentum and is advancing at astonishing rates compared to the advancement in studies on hayfever. Recent years have seen increased collaboration between universities and other medical organizations working together towards unraveling the…
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Will peanut allergy always be with us?
Back-to-school with peanut allergy: 6 steps for parents to consider What families living with peanut allergy need to know to help care for their kids at school Aimmune Therapeutics For families living with peanut allergy, the most common food allergy among children in the U.S.1, managing the allergy can require constant vigilance and supervision. This…
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Fishing for allergy
Who doesn’t like to fish during this time of the year? Doesn’t matter if it’s catfish on the local pond, or trout at Roaring River, there’s nothing like feeling the tug on your line before you set the hook. And I have relatives that are experts at catching any type of fish you want. Fish…
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It’s a scam to our patients
Much of my medical office day is explaining to patients what they DON’T have rather than treating #allergy. Allergy has become the explanation for all medical disease. For instance, it’s rare for allergy to cause lack of attention, abdominal cramping (because of food allergy), or even constipation, but patients want allergy testing nonetheless. What are…
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Myth-busters in Medicine
As an allergist in Tulsa, the myths that surround asthma, food allergy, hives, hay fever abound and patients often come in to the office telling ME what they are allergic to or how to fix the problem. Let me give you some examples:
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Give Me Your Stories About Food Allergy
Several months ago, I asked you what was missing from your treatment of #allergy. To my surprise, 50% of respondents wanted more information on food allergy, compared to only 36% who wanted cheaper medications for their #asthma. So I listened and here are some stories I find interesting about food allergy. Please share your stories…
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The Problem with Foods–foods that make me want to throw up
http://www.halohealth.com/collections/genetic-testing/products/food-allergy-test We all want to be realllllly healthy and it makes sense that what we eat is a place to start. Right? Well not so fast. Jenny (isn’t her real name to protect the innocent) went to her health club to lose some weight and get into shape. Jenny had always struggled with being overweight…
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The Government Gets It Right!
Food allergy is a constant source of anxiety to parents of children who could in fact die or suffer a severe reaction to foods. Believe it or not, the government has done a nice job with information pertaining to public safety, in this case, food allergy in schools. In case you think I’m kidding about…
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Oral food challenge to peanut
Food allergy is a very common and even popular disease to have. This results in some predictable patient behavior such as: 1. I have allergy based on a blood test only, and I tolerate this food all the time. This may not be allergy at all, but simply a condition called “asymptomatic hypersensitivity”. Relax, some…
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