Food Allergy

3 Ways to Prioritize Your Allergy Health This New Year

January 3, 2024

It’s a new year, and a time to think about what you really want for the twelve months ahead. Getting healthier is usually top of mind, so why not consider how you can prioritize your health — specifically, reducing or eliminating your allergy symptoms — this year? By getting to the cause of your allergies,…

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What’s the difference between OIT and SLIT?

December 18, 2023

Oral Immunotherapy, or OIT, and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT), are often talked about as treatments for food allergy. Each treatment has benefits, but they are different approaches. Let’s talk about how they differ, and how that can impact which approach to choose. The only way to treat the cause of allergies is through immunotherapy, where tiny…

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Planning for Food Allergies at Corporate Functions

December 6, 2023

If you’re the person in your organization planning a party, meeting, conference, or luncheon, there’s a lot of pressure and external factors that can make your job tough. From choosing a venue to selecting entertainment, speakers, or food, it’s a lot to take on. Planning for meals can be difficult with a variety of food…

Read a few tips for making corporate event planning a little easier...

Allergy-Conscious Gifts for Hosts

November 22, 2023

This time of year, people are going house-to-house for gatherings of friends, family, and coworkers, and it’s always thoughtful to bring the host a small gift. There are so many options out there, but some may not be ideal for those with allergies or asthma. Here are a few things to avoid and alternative ideas…

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Are Allergy Drops Better Than Allergy Shots?

Are Allergy Drops Better Than Allergy Shots?

October 8, 2023

Research shows that both subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) and sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) can treat the root cause of allergy. Though, there are a few elements that patients can consider that may make allergy drops a better option for them. Safety and personalization Allergy drops following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol have a great safety…

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Reduce Food Fears in Your Halloween Fun

September 27, 2023

Halloween is coming, which can be scary when you have children with food allergies. We don’t want to ruin the holiday and fun of getting Halloween candy, but it can be dangerous when kids swap candy or when your child isn’t 100% sure if they can or cannot eat a specific type of candy. The…

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How Long Does It Take for Allergy Drops to Work?

How Long Does It Take for Allergy Drops to Work?

May 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how long it takes for allergy drops to work? The short answer is that many patients report feeling better within a few months of treatment, but this timeline can depend on the patient, the severity of the allergies, and how consistent patients are with taking their allergy drops. The long version…

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Young woman taking her allergy drop prescription

Do Allergy Drops Work?

May 16, 2023

Allergy drops work as a disease-modifying treatment for allergies. With allergy drops following the La Crosse Method™ Protocol, you get a personalized treatment based on the specific substances allergy test show you’re allergic to. Over a typical three to five years of treatment, the body is trained to tolerate problem allergies, so it no longer…

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Are Allergies Impacting Your Mental Health?

May 10, 2023

Some people find that their environmental allergies, asthma, eczema, food allergies, and other related allergic conditions are a persistent stressor in their lives — and this impacts their mental health. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we thought we’d spotlight the connection between mental health and allergic disease. There are direct and indirect links between allergies…

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Avoid Allergic Reactions & Keep Skin Care Luxurious

March 29, 2023

Skin care has been a trending topic since people were stuck at home in 2020 — having more time to explore self-care than usual. Now, having a skin care routine is commonplace, and social media is filled with tips, tricks, and products that may help stop aging or reduce sun damage. What happens when you…

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