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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...
Stress Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse
Stress impacts people in so many ways – it’s the body’s way of protecting itself, and can show its effects not only mentally, but physically. Your brain might respond with spinning, while your breath and heart rate also increase. The stress hormones racing through your blood stream can cause other complications too, some unexpected, like…
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The Increase of Asthma and Allergies After Flooding
Across the country, flooding has become more and more frequent – after hurricanes, heavy storms, the melting of snow – and its impact can be detrimental for those with an allergy to mold. Since mold thrives in damp and dark conditions, it can become nearly unmanageable after flooding. This blog outlines why mold allergies occur,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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