First introduced in 1989, the “hygiene hypothesis” proposed that exposure to specific microbes, perhaps during crucial windows of development, educates the immune system in a way that modifies the risk for allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases. Initially, this was proposed in response to the observation that the position of a child inRead
This episode of the OneMedicine Podcast, featuring Dr. Chris D. Meletis, a Naturopathic Physician, international lecturer, and author of 18 functional medicine books, is a must-listen for anyone interested in addressing patient susceptibility to allergies and immune challenges. Dr. Meletis will share easy-to-apply clinical approaches that empower patients to takeRead
As spring approaches, tree pollen counts soar–and so does the influx of patients with congestion, itching, sneezing and watery, irritated eyes. Inflammation plays a prominent role in the development and progression of those aggravating symptoms, and research suggests herbs, supplements and nutrients can modulate inflammation, stabilize mast cells, reduce histamineRead
Nothing feels better in springtime than throwing open the windows and breathing in the fresh air, but that simple pleasure comes at a cost for millions of people. Nearly 30 percent of adults and 20 percent of children suffer from seasonal allergies, and symptoms can seriously damper their routine.1 MedicationsRead
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that children and adults who took vitamin D had less severe allergy symptoms.
People who have celiac disease may face higher odds of developing cardiovascular disease — even though they often lack the “traditional” risk factors for heart disease such as hypertension, high body mass index, and high cholesterol, according to a study in BMJ Medicine. Although mixed, some research has linked celiacRead
Class Description In this live class (on demand), James LaValle, RPh, CCN, Infinite Allergy Labs Education Director, will discuss Food & Environmental Allergy Testing: Zonulin & Histamine. He will be diving into the following points: The impacts of meta inflammation on the body Understand the differences between IgE, IgG, IgG4,Read
Celiac disease is linked to common chemical pollutants, according to the NYU Langone Health, NYU School of Medicine. Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people, new research shows. For theRead
A new study of 19 people who suffer from severe peanut allergies found an abundance of allergy-causing immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the gut, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms of severe allergies to peanuts and other foods, which together affect as much as six percent of the U.S. population.Read
Investigators at the National Institutes of Health have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population. In addition, the scientists have found that sesame antibody testing–whose utility has been controversial–accurately predicts whether a child with a food allergyRead
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