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422: My Allergy Tests Were Normal… So Wh...

Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, Clinical Nutritionist
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"My allergy tests were normal”. Christa had itchy, painful, burning skin that suddenly appeared overnight. Yet all her testing all came back negative for allergies. With no clear answers, she was left struggling with histamine reactive eczema that hurt even when showering. After getting fired from her doctor for asking too many questions, she began diving in ... Show More
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