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AAPRI just launched a brand-new website for our Center for Functional Medicine! This informative and useful resource is designed to help you better understand what functional medicine is and how our functional medicine program can effectively get to the root cause of your symptoms—so you can get on a path to better health and quality of life. We’re excited to invite you to check it out today!
Dr. Z and all of us at AAPRI are pleased to welcome Vikram Malik, MD, to our practice. Dr. Malik is an Allergy and Immunology physician with a special interest in food allergies and sensitivities. He joins us from Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA, where he was a Clinical Fellow in Allergy/Immunology.
These days we often hear terms like “antioxidants,” “omega-3s,” and “probiotics” when talking about health and nutrition. Making sure you’re meeting all of your nutritional needs can feel a bit overwhelming.
Every day we’re exposed to thousands of different substances—from the foods we eat to personal care products we use to things we come in contact with in our environment. Occasionally a particular substance will set off an allergic reaction, which can take a number of different forms—from difficulty breathing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes to changes in our skin, known as eczema.
It’s been documented that having a pet can have many health benefits—increasing physical activity, lowering stress, providing emotional support, and more. But for about 15 percent of the U.S. population, pets with fur such as cats and dogs can trigger an allergic response.
With nearly 30 years of expertise in allergy and asthma medicine—both traditional and functional medicine—Dr. Z knows what he’s talking about. In his book, Allergy Free with Dr. Z: Understanding Allergies, Asthma, and Much, Much More, Dr. Z helps you better understand your allergies or asthma in a quick, easy-to-read format that gets right to the point. He describes the 3 essential steps you can take to reduce symptoms, feel better, and ultimately improve your quality of life. Here’s a look at Dr. Z’s 3 steps to living allergy-free.