Dust mites are tiny bugs. Yes, actual living bugs, that are primarily found in humid areas of the household such as beds, closets, and other small areas. They feed on dead skin and thrive in humidity, which is why they like to live in mattresses and bedding. They do not bite or burrow under the … Read more
What are the treatment options for infants and other young children? While medication may not always be the best option, it is sometimes the easiest solution. There are several types of anti-histamines (allergy medications) both over the counter and prescribed that are safe for children and infants. It is always best to ask your doctor … Read more
When it comes to the world of health, there is a lot of confusion about natural treatments. There are many companies and individuals who are trying to sell something and will say just about anything to do so. With this comes ‘natural’ cures for complex diseases. It’s important to recognize the difference between a natural … Read more
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When exploring treatment options for allergies, one question that comes up is “do I need a referral for allergy testing?” This is a straight forward question, but like most questions in healthcare, the answer is not straight forward. First, what is a referral? A referral means the patient is being referred by their primary care … Read more
Although most people associate “allergies” with seasonal allergies, food allergies, or allergies to other environmental sources, such as molds or animals, there are times when people experience symptoms that are not caused by these usual suspects. Allergies occur when your body triggers an immune response based on something you’ve encountered. It is not known why … Read more
Image Credit: Cleanjoke.com Overview Hives, also know as urticaria, are red, itchy, raised welts on the skin and are usually caused by an allergy. They can occur due to food allergies, seasonal allergies, or allergies to certain medications or other substances, or for other unknown reasons not relating to allergies. Hives can appear any where … Read more
Immunotherapy When someone asks how long allergy treatment takes, they are really asking two questions. First, they are wanting to know how long it will take before they see improvements, and secondly, they are asking how long before they can stop treatment (shots, drops, medicine, etc.) without having any symptoms. The first question is the … Read more
Every day I am asked questions about new treatments, new supplements, or new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to chronic illness. I usually respond that the supplement or test or treatment in question may or may not be helpful but it is unlikely to be the end all answer to your illness. Chronic illness can not … Read more
Oxytocin, brand name Pitocin, has become a largely talked about option for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The fundamental idea is that Oxytocin is only produced during pregnancy so it is likely that this hormone acts as an attachment stimulator. We have used inter-nasal Oxytocin in our practice with encouraging results. It is not … Read more