Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. Caused when the body’s immune system overreacts to proteins found in nuts or peanuts, it can lead to a range of symptoms from mild reactions to severe anaphylaxis that is life-threatening. People with a nut allergy need to avoid the nut that triggers their allergy ent ... Show More
Mar 16
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
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Aug 2020
155: Oral Allergies + Cross Reactivity: How It Can Trigger Itchiness + Hives w/ Rakhi Roy, MS, RD, LDN
<p>Have you ever hard of oral allergy syndrome? No? Well, you're not alone. My guest today will share some surprising facts about oral allergy syndrome, as well as cross-reactivity within allergies.</p> <p>My guest today, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, holds a Master’s in Dietetics &a ... Show More
35m 2s
Jun 2024
#190: Histamine Intolerance - A Common Cause of Migraines, Allergies, Eczema & PMS
<p>Are you experiencing persistent migraines, allergies, eczema or hormonal issues like PMS, despite making nutrition and lifestyle changes? A histamine intolerance may be the underlying culprit. </p><p>This week, we will dive into all things histamine, exploring its potenti ... Show More
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<p><strong>Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Recent study evaluated if early exposure to an allergen impacted the rate of allergy development la ... Show More
