Allergies

The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Allergy Rates

Discover how gut health affects your allergic sensitivities.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Why Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse — and What You Can Do About It

Climate change is extending the duration of the allergy season, but these key nutrients can help you build resilience and manage symptoms.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Allergies Specific Health Conditions

Talks — S10, EP14 / Why Allergy-Friendly Foods Can Make All the Difference

Gain advice for how to better navigate the food world with food allergies.

With Denise Woodard, founder of Partake

Allergies Specific Health Conditions

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Talks — S8, EP3 / Why It’s Worth it to Test for At-Home Food Reactions

A registered dietitian explains what food sensitivities are, what the symptoms and causes are, and what’s involved in testing for them — and the advantages of doing so.

With Katie Knafla, RD

Allergies Specific Health Conditions

How Climate Change Is Extending the Allergy Season — and What You Can Do About It

The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air, warmer temperatures, and longer growing seasons are increasing allergy symptoms in many parts of the world. Here's what you can do to keep your immune system in tip-top shape.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Specific Health Conditions

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Talks — S6, EP19 / Allergies, Sensitivities, Intolerances: All About Food Reactions

Adverse reactions to many foods are on the rise, and while allergies are often more easily identifiable, sensitivities and intolerances typically are not. Regardless, they can all cause troubling effects in the body. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains the differences between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, what the common food offenders are, how to spot signs of a reaction, and —  in the case of the latter two — why those signs are often symptoms but not the root cause.

With Samantha McKinney, RD

Allergies

What Are the Health Benefits of Quercetin?

Quercetin can help with allergies, brain health, heart health, and more. It can easily be incorporated into your healthy eating routine.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Allergies Immunity

apples, onions, peppers and other foods high in quercetine

Can Quercetin Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies?

Learn how this common nutrient can provide relief.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Allergies Inflammation

Which Health Conditions Are Considered Inflammatory?

Chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer's, and certain types of arthritis indicate some level of inflammation.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Alzheimer’s & Dementia

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Why Do Some People Sweat Excessively?

Though rare, hyperhidrosis can cause someone to sweat a lot.

By Margret Aldrich

Allergies Skin, Hair, & Nails

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4 Simple Ways to Detox the Air in Your Home

Do you know what you're breathing in your home? Here's how to improve your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment in your home.

By Jacqueline White

Allergies Detox

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What Chronic Conditions Might be Exacerbated by Food Reactivity?

Food sensitivities can make chronic conditions, such as Crohn's disease, IBS, and ulcerative colitis worse.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Gut Health

Is Food Reactivity On the Rise?

Yes. The most common allergenic foods are peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, finfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.

By Mo Perry

Allergies

Can Food Reactivity Be Healed?

Many food sensitivities can resolve over time — as long as the gut has a chance to heal and foods are reintroduced slowly.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Gut Health

a variety of foods associated with food triggers

What Are Common Triggers for Food Intolerances and Sensitivities?

Leaky gut syndrome frequently precedes food intolerances and food sensitivities. Here's why.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Gut Health

Why Is it Important to Reintroduce Foods Over Time, When Possible?

Eating a wide variety of healthy foods is important for both physical and mental health, says our expert.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Gut Health

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What Is a Food Intolerance?

Unlike food allergies and food sensitivities, food intolerances do not involve the immune system. Here's why.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Mindful Eating

What Is a Food Sensitivity?

Food sensitivities often cause delayed — not immediate — reactions such as joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Gut Health

What Is a Food Allergy?

Although the term "food allergy" is used widely, it refers to a food exposure that triggers an immediate, marked immune response — often involving IgE antibodies.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Specific Health Conditions