Food Allergy
Differences with Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, and Wheat Allergy
So many menus these days show “GF” to signify that an item is gluten free, and this distinction can mean everything or nothing for someone depending on why they are avoiding gluten. There are three main reasons someone avoids gluten – they’re sensitive to it, they have celiac disease, or they have an allergy to…
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Maybe It’s Not Food Allergy, It’s Oral Allergy Syndrome
Mouth tingly after eating broccoli? Upset stomach after eating peanuts? While it’s natural to jump to a common conclusion – like food allergy – it may be a little more complex, but a little less scary, than that. Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) may be to blame, and it’s caused by environmental allergies. This syndrome seems…
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How To Document Your Allergy Symptoms
Before you complete allergy testing, your allergy clinician may ask for you to document your symptoms — and there are many different ways to do it. Providing timelines, photos, and food journals can help your clinician determine what you should be tested for, and this blog gives pointers for documenting your allergies most effectively. Timelines…
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3 Ways to Prioritize Your Allergy Health This New Year
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?
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
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…
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Allergy-Conscious Gifts for Hosts
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?
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
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?
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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