Meat Allergy Triggered by Tick Bites
Razi Berry University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian meat, such as beef. His work also provides an important framework for other scientists to probe this strange, recently discovered allergy caused by tick bites. Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites […]
Bleach Baths Versus Normal Baths for Atopic Dermatitis
Node Smith, ND Review of the Efficacy of Bleach Baths Versus Plain Water Baths for Symptom Reduction A recent article reviewed the efficacy of bleach baths versus regular plain water baths in reducing the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form eczema – roughly 17.8 million people suffer from the […]
The Gut Gone Bad: Gluten or the Gut? Part II
Sarah Lobisco, ND The Gluten Controversy Continues (Part II) In the first part of this article series, I explained the concepts beyond the “gluten-free movement” and why gluten can cause such havoc in our bodies. Now, I will continue on with the controversy over gluten sensitivity and why gluten alone is not a dietary scapegoat […]
5 Top Tips to Prep Yourself for Allergy Season
Dr. Joseph Cheng, ND Hey there, ‘Hay fever’ One in 4 Canadians suffers from ‘hay fever’, or allergic rhinitis. Yet, as common as that sounds, experts say that allergic rhinitis is likely under diagnosed, underrated, and underestimated. Allergic rhinitis, aka ‘hay fever’, is the most common allergic condition, as well as one of the most […]
The Gut Gone Bad: Gluten or the Gut? Part I of II
Sarah Lobisco, ND Part I What is gluten and Why all the fuss? In this article and the following one, I’m going to take on quite a task. I’m going to attempt to break down the momentous amount of research on gluten and health. My goal is to give a brief overview of the current […]