As we move into the summer heat, if you are coughing, sneezing with itchy eyes, you may have a seasonal allergy. Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and more than 1 in 4 U.S. children reported having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You are…
Read MoreIf the smells of freshly cut lawns make you sneeze, you may have a grass pollen allergy. Grass pollen is a common cause of allergy. Every spring and summer, plants release tiny pollen grains to fertilize same species plants. Grass pollen can trigger allergic reactions.If you are experiencing these symptoms, grass pollen may be the…
Read MoreAn article in Allergic Living magazine focused on the Alpha-gal allergy – an allergic disease caused by the Lone Star tick bite. However, you may be surprised at how many people are living with this disease that affects everything they eat. Those with Alpha-gal can’t eat mammalian meat – beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, etc. Turns…
Read MoreWhen most people get stung by an insect, the sting site gets red, swells and itches. However, for those who are allergic to insect stings, their immune system overreacts to the venom in the sting. For some, a sting might be life-threatening. The reaction – anaphylaxis – is a medical emergency and could be fatal.…
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