Friend or Foe? Understanding the Immune System and Allergic Responses
Reviewed by William Epperly, MD of Forum Health Bloomingdale Learn how a functional and integrative approach to sensitivities and allergies can improve symptoms and quality of life. Allergies are a common yet complex immune system response that can range from mildly annoying to potentially life-threatening. They occur when the immune system reacts to a usually […]
Natural Tips and Treatments for Seasonal Allergies
Stop suffering from seasonal allergies! Manage symptoms with these top tips and discover new functional-medicine treatment options. As temperatures rise, so do the amount of potential allergens in the air. Depending on where you are in the country, suffering from seasonal allergies may be taking a serious toll on your health. But managing your allergy […]
Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
Reviewed by Kimberly Cabe, FNP-BC of Forum Health Clarkston Food allergies affect one in five people (Dr. Axe). They occur as a response in the immune system when the body senses a disagreeable food or protein. This results in a trigger-response as the body tries to protect itself and produces a histamine to fight off the “invader” or […]
Allergy Treatments: Relief from Pollen, Dust, and Mold
By Dr. Bill Epperly of Forum Health Bloomingdale Itchy, watery eyes? Constant sneezing? Congestion and post-nasal drip? You may be allergic to pollen, dust, and/or mold – and we have some easy solutions to help you find relief. In this short video, Dr. Bill Epperly of Advanced Integrative Healthcare in Bloomingdale, IL, shares the […]