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Ahhh… with the warmer weather of spring also comes spring allergy season. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), spring allergy symptoms could come earlier and hit harder this year. Here’s what to expect and 4 tips on how you can do more than just suffer through this year’s allergy season.
Hives is becoming increasingly common these days, particularly chronic hives, or CIU (chronic idiopathic uticaria), which means the hives have lasted 6 weeks or more. In fact, AAPRI has seen a dramatic rise in the number of people with hives—about 30% of new patients, up from 5% 20 years ago according to Dr. Z. Here, Dr. Z shares his thoughts about what may be causing the proliferation of hives and how to get to the root cause with functional medicine.
When it comes to addressing hormone-related health concerns, be sure to contact a healthcare professional. At AAPRI’s Center for Functional Medicine, we’re here to help you find the root cause and get effective treatment.
Have you ever wondered how stress may affect your health? Or if there’s a connection between stress and allergies? According to Dr. Z, stress is one of the most significant factors behind everything he sees on a daily basis in his practice, from asthma and seasonal allergies to hives and food sensitivities. “It’s all related to stress, because stress triggers an inflammatory response in the body,” he says.
Indoor air often contains particles and pollutants that can aggravate conditions like allergies and asthma. Fortunately, there’s a wide assortment of air purifiers for the home designed to remove these contaminants from the air so you can breathe healthier. But with so many choices, figuring out which one is right for you can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together this handy AAPRI Buying Guide to help you in your quest for healthier air.
With a new year upon us, it’s common to reflect on the year just passed—and to set goals for the year ahead. If you’re like many people, often those goals center around improving your health. And with the various forms of Covid-19 in full swing, everyone should be focusing on strengthening their immune system. The 5 essential principles of functional medicine offer a wonderful and effective prescription to help you do just that.