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IgE vs IgG vs IgA: Decoding Immunoglobulins For Food and Inhalant Immune Responses
Immunoglobulins, commonly known as antibodies, play a vital role in our immune system. There are various types, including IgE, IgG, and IgA, each...
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
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4 Food Sensitivity Mistakes To Avoid
Britt Harris: October 11, 2023 at 8:00 AM
For health providers, one of the primary goals is to help patients achieve optimal health through methods that address the root cause of symptoms....
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Allergy, sensitivity and…stool testing
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: August 30, 2023 at 11:22 AM
Gastrointestinal dysfunction and loss of gut microbiome diversity have been associated with an increased risk of IgE allergy, leaky gut syndrome and...
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What's in your pot 'o gold? Should we risk gluten-free beer on St Patrick’s Day?
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
March 17th is fast approaching, and those of us that celebrate a gluten-free St. Patrick’s day have some decisions to make. The luck of the Irish may...
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Got rhythm? Heart health in younger populations
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: February 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
The shocking collapse of football safety Damar Hamlin during a recent Monday Night Football game has refocused attention on heart health in younger...
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Allergy, Sensitivity and all-cause Dementia
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: January 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Busy clinicians need an accurate, cost-effective screen for early dementia and strategies to decrease dementia risk in their patient populations. An...
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The importance of follow-up testing: New clues on repeat Organic Acids
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: November 15, 2022 at 12:44 PM
When a patient reports a significant improvement, it can be tempting for clinicians to ignore follow-up testing. Testing is expensive and may require...
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Top 3 Considerations During Pediatric Ig Antibody Testing
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: July 19, 2022 at 8:30 AM
While the pitter-patter of little feet in the office can be a joy, clinicians must remember that pediatric patients may differ from adult patients in...
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Oral Allergy Syndrome: Unraveling IgE Allergy Cross-Reactivity
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 16, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), also called pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS), is an odd phenomenon. OAS patients present with local IgE-mediated...
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Nourishing and Fueling a Happy Heart
Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 3, 2022 at 12:53 PM
The risk of dying from a broken heart is real. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) presents with the weakening of the left ventricle...
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Likely reasons for unlikely low IgG results
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: July 13, 2021 at 10:06 AM
There are many different reasons for unexpected IgG results. Pre-analytical errors, which are outside of laboratory control, are responsible for the...
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The difference between Celiac disease & non-Celiac gluten sensitivity
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: June 10, 2021 at 10:25 AM
The scientific community is finally documenting what Naturopathic physicians and functional medicine practitioners have known for years: there are...
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Cross-Reactivity: More Than Foods are Causing Your Patients’ Suffering
Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: April 7, 2021 at 8:15 AM
Up to 60 percent of all food reactions occur because of cross-reactions between food and pollen. A great example is birch pollen cross-reacts with...
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Hearts and flowers in February: Where does total IgE fit in?
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: February 8, 2021 at 2:05 PM
February is American Heart Month and is the perfect opportunity to consider our cardiovascular health. One measure of cardiovascular risk is total...
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Hidden foods & chronic symptoms – what’s hiding in your holiday treat?
Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: November 6, 2020 at 1:26 PM
‘Tis the season for dietary indiscretion. Between Halloween leftovers, Mom’s famous Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole, and traditional December...
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Testing for Food Sensitivities in a Culturally Diverse World
Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: September 2, 2020 at 12:45 PM
As the world becomes increasingly connected through the internet, travel, and immigration, traditional cuisines from across the globe have become...
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How Food Allergies and the Environment Collide
Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: July 21, 2020 at 4:03 PM
When the allergy season arrives, many patients are focused on avoiding pollen from trees and grasses. Yet, they're not always aware of an important...
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How Food Intolerance and Environmental Pollutants Affect Athletes
Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: March 3, 2020 at 2:35 PM
Intestinal barrier function is regulated by tight junctions, which play an important role in the passage of ions, water, and molecules through the...
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3 Medical Tests Critical for Weight Loss Success and Safety
Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: January 14, 2020 at 2:02 PM
Prior to starting my patients on any weight loss regimen, there are three tests I always employ. These tests are extremely important to ensure the...