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Allergies

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Does Food Reactivity Increase the Risk of Disordered Eating?

It can, but working with a functional nutritionist can help.

By Mo Perry

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What Are the Best Strategies for Coping With and Recovering From Food Reactivity?

If your symptoms are mild, you could start with an elimination diet. Otherwise, it's best to consult with a functional-medicine practitioner.

By Mo Perry

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Allergy, Sensitivity, or Intolerance? A Guide to Food-Reactivity Issues

Learn more about the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, what might be behind their increasing prevalence, and what you can do about them.

By Mo Perry

Allergies Gut Health

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How to Use a Neti Pot

Try this Ayurvedic practice to ease cold and allergy symptoms.

By Terri Trespicio

Allergies Personal Care/Beauty

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Is It COVID-19, the Flu, a Common Cold, or Seasonal Allergies?

How to tell them apart during influenza season.

By Michael Dregni

Allergies Covid-19

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Good Eats for All: How to Navigate the Holidays With Dietary Restrictions

Based on learnings from her own healing journey, best-selling cookbook author Danielle Walker shares tips for enjoying seasonal gatherings when dealing with food intolerances or allergies.

By Julie Dulude

Allergies Holidays

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11 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Simple steps to clear the air inside your house.

By Kim Syrios

Allergies Home/Living

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Tools to Ease Cold and Allergy Season

Breathe a little easier with these natural supports for colds and allergies.

By Experience Life Staff

Allergies Personal Care/Beauty

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8 Dairy-Free Foods — and How to Cook With Them

Here's how to incorporate nondairy products into your home cooking.

By Kaelyn Riley

Allergies Cooking & Food

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7 Dairy Foods That Are Easier to Digest

Because lactose intolerance or sensitivity is so common, we recommend dairy products that pose fewer digestive difficulties. These are the ones we reach for most often.

By Kaelyn Riley

Allergies Nutrition Tips

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The Health Risks of Gluten and Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

Discover why gluten is problematic for so many of us — and what you can do avoid it.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

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Can People Who Are Dairy Intolerant Eat Cheese?

It depends. But, goat and sheep cheeses are often tolerable for people with lactose and casein intolerances.

By Elizabeth Millard

Allergies Nutrition Tips

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Ease Hay Fever Naturally with This Essential Oil Remedy

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this simple, yet effective, treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Allergies Functional/Integrative Medicine

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14 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Airborne Toxins

Here are some simple changes to reduce pollution exposure — and improve your lung health.

By Courtney Helgoe

Allergies Detox

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A Guide to Identifying Histamine-Rich and -Releasing Foods

Here are foods to track if you suspect a histamine intolerance.

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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What You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance

Understand the role of histamines in the body — and which foods to avoid if they’re causing problems.

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Allergies Immunity

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How to Handle Histamine Intolerance

6 tips to understand this all-too-common allergic reaction.

By Lara Pellegrinelli

Allergies Nutrition Tips

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Coping With Salicylate Sensitivity

If you're eating healthy and still suffering from health issues, salicylic acid may be to blame.

By Michael Dregni

Allergies Nutrition Tips

Beyond Gluten

Beyond Gluten: Could It Be Wheat Sensitivity?

Some claim it’s the staff of life. Others say we should avoid it. Take a closer look at this ubiquitous and controversial grain.

By Jill Metzler Patton

Allergies Nutrition Tips

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DIY Facial Lymphatic Massage

This easy self-care technique can help clear your head of congestion and sinus pressure.

By Kaelyn Riley

Allergies Functional/Integrative Medicine

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12 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Allergies — Naturally

Here are twelve lifestyle-based strategies to reduce your allergy susceptibility.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Allergies Inflammation