Pregnancy is a time of many physical and chemical changes in a woman’s body. Managing food intolerances during pregnancy is especially unique and can pose some challenges. Food intolerances, unlike allergies, typically cause digestive discomfort but do not trigger a full immune response and are not life-threatening. This can be particularly challenging because sometimes food […]
It’s that time of year again-Back to School! Along with all of the back-to-school logistics in place, one of them includes managing student allergies and intolerances. This is a significant public health concern that is being taken very seriously for the safety, health and wellbeing of students. It is estimated that allergies affect 8% of […]
Food intolerances can significantly impact daily life, causing discomfort, confusion, and sometimes life limiting symptoms. Food intolerances are reported by 15 to 20 percent of the population in the United States. They are common among people with digestive or gastrointestinal disorders, with 50 to 80 per cent reporting consistent problems with certain foods but a […]
Food and environmental intolerances and sensitivities have become pervasive over the past decade. So many people suffer from intolerance and sensitivities but only realize it after years of symptoms and finally being seen by an allergist. Before discussing intolerance testing, it is incredibly important to understand what an intolerance is and that it is VERY […]
World Thyroid Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on May 25th every year. The purpose of World Thyroid Day is to spread education, awareness and recognition of the burden of thyroid disease, the experience of patient with thyroid disease, as well as all of those nationally and internationally that are committed to the study […]
It’s Allergy Awareness Week! More than 100 million people in the US experience various types of allergies each year. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US. The cost of allergies is close to $29 billion dollars, with nasal allergies comprising $3-$4 billion each year, and food allergies about $25 billion […]
According to FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education), researchers estimate that 33 million Americans have a food allergies or food intolerance. Food allergies, in particular, affect about 1 in 13 children in the US. The CDC characterizes food allergies as a “growing food safety and public health concern.” More than 40% of children with food […]
The cold winter and weather are coming to an end, and spring is coming. Yay! But that also means Spring allergies and intolerances will be making an appearance. For so many, this can cause a lot of anticipatory stress of unpleasant seasonal symptoms like coughing, sneezing, congestion, swollen and watery eyes, wheezing, hives, itching, sinus […]
