Allergic Conditions
How Chronic Allergies Contribute to Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression
Allergies are often seen as a seasonal annoyance, but for many people, they can be a daily struggle that affects far more than sneezing and itchy eyes. When your body is constantly reacting to allergens, it can drain your energy, disrupt your sleep, and impact your mental health. Understanding why allergies make you feel so…
Debunking Common 5 Allergy Misconceptions
Myths surrounding allergies are not only confusing and misleading, but they can also lead to dangerous situations. We’re breaking down some of the most common myths about allergies and what you really need to know. You Can’t Develop Allergies as an Adult Just because you didn’t have allergies as a kid, doesn’t mean that you…
Cooking to Outsmart Oral Allergy Syndrome
When fruits and veggies are at their freshest, some people start to feel mouth and throat itching and irritation after eating them. It’s due to a health phenomenon related to allergy, called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), that can cause local reactions. Why does fresh produce cause symptoms, but cooked produce does not? Let’s find out.…
Why Your Eczema Might Flare Up This Summer
When you think of eczema, a lot of people think of the dry and scratchy skin that comes in the wintertime. But now, it’s the height of summer, and your symptoms are causing you a bunch of irritation and dread. Here are a few reasons you may be experiencing an eczema flare up, and what…
Signs It’s Time to Break Up with Your Allergist
Allergy treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all, and if you’ve been sticking with a plan that doesn’t seem to be working, it’s okay to start asking questions. If you’re not getting the relief or support you need, it might be time to reassess if it’s time to break up with your allergist and find another immunotherapy option –…
What Can I Do to Manage Multiple Allergies and Comorbidities?
Our last two blogs dug into allergy comorbidities and how allergies can impact autoimmune diseases. The inflammation and immune response that occurs with an allergic reaction can cause a host of issues in the body – exacerbating allergy-related conditions and some autoimmune diseases. What can you do to feel better? There are two routes of…
Can Allergies Worsen Chronic Autoimmune Disease?
What role do allergies play in autoimmune conditions? Can allergies actually worsen other chronic conditions? Read more about their parallel connection, and how treating allergy may help reduce flare ups from autoimmune diseases. Relation between autoimmune conditions and allergy To understand how the two are connected, it helps to understand what allergies and autoimmune disease…
What are Allergy Comorbidities and How Do They Relate?
As if allergies aren’t enough to deal with, many people experience related conditions at the same time, and the two can impact one another. These are known as allergy comorbidities, and they can range from annoying to dangerous, depending on the severity of the allergy. What is a comorbidity? A comorbidity is the simultaneous presence…
Obesity’s Impact on Allergy
What connects obesity and allergy? Inflammation. Obesity is linked to chronic, low-grade inflammation; and when the body is exposed to allergens, it responds with even more inflammation. With the increased inflammation that comes with obesity, it can exacerbate allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, and eczema. This study called Obesity and Selected Allergic and Immunologic…
Vitamins That Could Help with Allergic Conditions
Keeping your vitamin levels balanced is essential for your body to function at its peak. Vitamin D, A and E are all important for the immune system and fighting diseases – including allergic diseases like seasonal allergies, asthma and eczema. This study called The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Allergic Diseases explains which vitamins…