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Welcome to Allergychoices' bi-monthly blog. Our blog posts fall into several categories: Allergic Conditions, Allergy Control Program, Allergy-Friendly Holidays, Environmental Allergies, Food Allergy, La Crosse Method Protocol, Nutrition/Wellness, Pediatric Allergy, Sublingual Immunotherapy. Or you can see the most recent posts below...
Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Sinusitis
There are a few lucky people who experience sinusitis once and never again, but for many, it’s a recurring problem. The only way to break the cycle of chronic sinusitis is to determine the cause and treat that – and for about 80% of people, the cause is allergy. Symptoms The symptoms of sinusitis can…
Reduce chronic sinusitis and start feeling better...
Getting Back on Track with Allergy Treatment
There are many different reasons people fall off track with allergy immunotherapy; they: Forget to reschedule appointments or refill prescriptions Don’t see instant results Think it’s too big of a time commitment And rarely, they may experience minor side effects But there are so many good reasons to continue with treatment: Once treated, they typically…
Learn why you should continue treatment...
5 Ways to Use Your HSA
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an awesome benefit that can help you save money and plan ahead for medical expenses. Money can be deducted from your paycheck before taxes are taken out, so your taxable income is less, and that money is tucked aside for health-related expenses that you can use anytime in your…
Learn a few good ways to spend your hard-earned money...
Had a Bad Allergy Season? Here’s How to Fix It
Are you finally on the up and up after an allergy season that had you down and out? The common thought is that allergies are just something you must live with, but suffering through a myriad of symptoms for months out of the year isn’t normal. You can thrive during your peak allergy season –…
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Allergy Treatment: It’s Like Driving a Car
Treating the cause of your allergies with allergy drops is like learning to drive a car – it takes time and consistency through different phases to really conquer it. Allergy drops are custom to each patient and slowly introduce the body to the specific allergens that cause their symptoms. Over time, the body learns to…
Learn how allergy treatment phases work...
Why Allergies to Animals Happen and How to Avoid Reactions
Having an allergy to animals can be devastating for pet lovers. The symptoms of a pet allergy can range – from congestion and itchiness, to skin irritation and rashes – making it difficult to be around animals. There’s a reason these reactions happen, and there are ways to help avoid them, too. Why allergies to…
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Why Invest in Allergy Treatment?
In an age of “treat yourself,” why do we hesitate to spend on our long-term health? Allergy drop immunotherapy following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol is covered by some insurances, but for those that don’t, some people debate spending money out of pocket. There are a lot of good reasons to consider investing in allergy…
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Differences with Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, and Wheat Allergy
So many menus these days show “GF” to signify that an item is gluten free, and this distinction can mean everything or nothing for someone depending on why they are avoiding gluten. There are three main reasons someone avoids gluten – they’re sensitive to it, they have celiac disease, or they have an allergy to…
Learn the differences and diagnosis of each...
How to Manage an Allergy Headache
Bugged by consistent headaches? If they come on seasonally or occur with other allergy symptoms, it might be an allergy-related headache. This blog explains why allergies can cause headaches, and how to avoid them. What causes an allergy headache To be able to treat an allergy headache, you first must know what causes it. When…
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