Holistic allergy treatment can provide rapid relief in a non-invasive and effective way using allergy serums and other complementary allergy therapies. Are you taking allergy medication and still suffering from sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes? About 26% of the...
The atopic triad of allergies, asthma and eczema in children can be very difficult to deal with. One of the first health concerns that brings new mothers into the office is eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. They typically try applying over-the-counter products...
What's in My Take-Out? While the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken its toll on in-restaurant dining, many of us have continued to feel comfortable ordering take out. But leaving aside for a moment the impact on the economy, there are likely health...
Allergies and COVID Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma, affecting half of asthmatic adults and about 80% of asthmatic children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my asthmatic patients have been concerned about the increased susceptibility they may have to...
Fall is the season for mold allergies and seasonal mold allergies can be experienced from mid-August until mid-December. They may subside as the cold weather starts, or flare up when the weather is damp and rainy. And, a mold allergy can be year-round if you are...
Fall allergies start to appear in August as people start sneezing from ragweed and other weeds. A ragweed allergy is also known as hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis. It is estimated that ragweed pollen allergy affects 23 million people.¹ The drier the weather,...
Throughout my years in practice, I have developed a method of eliciting a positive Lyme Disease diagnosis from a typically negative western blot in those I feel fit the picture of a Lyme sufferer. These symptoms can include but are not limited to fatigue, joint pain,...
Food sensitivity is often a major risk factor for systemic inflammation immune stress and it can distract your immune system from more important tasks such as destroying cancer cells, parasites, fungus, viruses and invasive fungus. As part of a functional medicine...
The symptoms of a mold allergy are the same as with any type of respiratory allergy: sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, nasal congestion, cough or post nasal drainage, headache, rash, even asthma. Only some types of mold spores actually cause a reaction but...
Food poisoning is a common illness in the body from consuming contaminated food or water but natural home remedies can help alleviate the unpleasant symptoms. Foodborne or waterborne microorganisms can cause vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, weakness, and can range from...
As a naturopathic physician, I had my own approach to treating allergies by healing gut permeability, repopulating the GI tract with good flora, reducing toxic load, and eliminating the allergenic triggers for a minimum of 3 months. This is very similar to the...
Warm Weather Brings Ticks and Allergies Adult stage deer ticks are the primary vectors for Lyme disease and become active every year after the first frost. They're not killed by freezing temperatures, and while other ticks enter a feeding diapause, or suspended...
Fall Allergies: Ragweed, and the Ragweed Family Fall allergies appear in August as people start sneezing from ragweed and other weeds. A ragweed allergy is also known as hay fever. The drier the weather, the worse the pollen count. Ragweed allergies usually peak in...
Many people throughout the world use herbal teas as a method of treating various issues from a common cold to insomnia, but what if they are doing more harm systemically than good? Do you have a ragweed allergy? Many plants that are in the same family can often...
Explaining the Tooth Sinus Connection The tooth sinus connection may be critical to understand at this time of year, as spring rushes into our lives and brings warmer weather and longer daylight. While most of us welcome the beauty of spring, for many it may be the...
Fall is beautiful with the crisp, fall mornings and the gorgeous colors of the changing leaves. As the leaves change, it is also often the time that those sensitive to mold will experience allergy symptoms. Symptoms of Mold Allergies The symptoms of mold...
If you’ve experienced any of the following gluten sensitivity symptoms, the answer is YES. Disproportionate fatigue Migraines/headaches Excessive weight gain or loss Emotional issues involving chronic irritability and sudden, irrational mood shifts often moving into...
Seasonal Allergies are a Common, Chronic Problem Seasonal allergies are quite common. According to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, 1 in 5 people are affected by both allergies and asthma and 1 in 3 people are affected by allergies alone. Allergists and...
Allergies can develop at many points in a person’s life, often going unnoticed or unrecognized until they are a major hindrance. They can present as a sinus infection, headaches, itchy eyes, and even colitis. I have found that emotional turmoil, stress, exposure to...
Do you find yourself getting sick when the weather changes? We can't wait for spring and warmer weather, can we? But as it warms up, then the allergies start and the stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and sinus headaches begin. At this time of year the tree pollen, grasses and...
Warm weather will return gently in the very near future. To those who dread the impending bloom of the flowers and spread of the pollen, I offer you solace. There is an answer to your allergy prayers- and no, it doesn’t involve shots! Effective, Painless Treatment for...
While spring is a welcome relief from the cold and dreary winter for many of us, it can be a time of misery for children suffering with asthma. The blooming of trees with the accompanying pollen trigger wheezing, coughing, and other unwelcome symptoms for a rising number of children with asthma. Asthma now affects 1 in 11 children. The incidence has been rising over the past few decades,
Almost daily, a patient will tell me a list of complaints with anxiety being included 90 percent of the time. Often, it is dismissed by the patient and his or her former doctors as a personality trait, a problem that has been with the patient for so long they have...
Healthy Gluten Free Christmas Cookies Here is a healthy recipe for gluten free cut out Christmas cookies in case you can find the time to bake! We have all been busy with holiday decorating and shopping....there’s never enough time to get things done in December it...
Barbara Solomon M.D. will be retiring at the end of July after a remarkable career in environmental medicine. For the past 15 years we at NIHA have been honored to work with and be inspired by Dr. Solomon, a pioneer in her field and a gentle and gifted woman who has devoted her life to the art of medicine. We still hear on a regular basis, “Dr. Solomon saved my life,” or, “Finally, someone who is able to help me.” As Dr. Solomon says, “the reward of this work is that patients get better.” And we have seen patients from all over the country get better, thanks to Dr. Solomon’s care.
Joint Pain and Allergies? Do you have muscle aches and pains or joint aches and pains, or headaches? We do not generally think of these as allergy symptoms, but they can be associated with allergies. Even conditions such as arthritis and depression may be improved if...
Fall is Mold season and this article is by a certified mold professional to discuss the importance of indoor air quality as it relates to our health. Ed Williamson is an expert in home and environmental mold assessment and mold remediation. I would like to just talk...
Conditions That May Indicate Allergies Did you know that better allergy treatment can alleviate conditions that are aggravated by allergies such as Migraine headaches, Sinus headaches, Recurrent sinusitis as well as Allergic Rhinitis that are triggered by...
Hurrah! Spring is here and with spring comes the advent of airborne allergy season. Spring is a beautiful time of year! For some... but others suffer runny noses, sneezing, sinus headaches, breathing problems, asthma-like symptoms, coughing, rashes, hives and even...
What to do for Sinusitis or Sinus Infections QUESTION: My wife has been suffering from recurring sinus infections and it seems the cause is yeast. Can you suggest a remedy? The only thing we get from the doctors is another round of steroids and antibiotics...
Most people know that a stuffy nose, cough, or headache can be caused by a cold. But did you know that a stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, headache and burning of the nose can be caused by allergy? Other Symptoms that May be Allergies Seasonal allergies and...
Fatigue, headaches, sore throat... Have you had fatigue for over two months or on and off during the year? Do you have a rash, fatigue or sinus problems that suddenly occurred after moving into a new home? Do you have headaches that are unexplained? Do you have...