Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource

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  • What is a Shellfish Allergy?

    Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever had it where your mouth itches or you develop a stomachache after eating crab, lobster, or other shellfish? Well, you may be a part of the nearly 7 million Americans who are allergic shellfish. Today’s episode is all about being allergic to shellfish. Valencia discusses what is shellfish, what is a shellfish allergy, the different types of shellfish, who are more prone to developing a shellfish allergy, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about the symptoms associated to a shellfish allergy and how some people may be allergic to shellfish as a whole while some may be allergic to one kind of shellfish.

    Allergy News Article: Woman Says She Was Hospitalized After Coffee Shop Gave Her Wrong Milk - https://cutt.ly/1Hb0FLn

    Additional Resources:

    Cleveland Clinic Article Mentioned in Episode - https://cutt.ly/sHb2DML

    FARE’s Food Allergy 101: Shellfish Allergy | Shellfish Allergy Symptom - https://cutt.ly/tHb2BO1

    Shellfish Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments - https://cutt.ly/nHb29HT

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      37 min
    • What is Allergy Fatigue?

      Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you experienced an allergy flare up where you are sneezing, but you feel fuzzy headed and muddled at times? A lot of people who deal with allergies describe this as having “a brain fog”, which connects back to what’s known as allergy fatigue. In today’s episode, Valencia discusses what is allergy fatigue, the ways people can experience allergy fatigue, Valencia’s experience with allergy fatigue, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about a “secret” symptom you don’t typically associate with allergies and how to deal with allergy fatigue.

      Allergy News article: It's allergy season. Here's a couple tips for obtaining some relief https://cutt.ly/aG45IH4

      Additional Resources:

      Can Allergies Make You Tired? Treating Allergy Fatigue - https://cutt.ly/dG7qWQf

      Fatigue - https://cutt.ly/xG7qCn1

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      35 min
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis 101: What is an Eye Allergy?

      Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever had it where you felt like something was in your eye and your eyes are red and irritated, but you don’t see anything in them? Well, it could be allergies. Specifically eye allergies. Today’s episode is all about eye allergies also known as allergic conjunctivitis. Valencia discusses what allergic conjunctivitis is, the different types of allergic conjunctivitis, the difference between eye allergies and pink eye, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about how allergens can affect your vision and how you can help alleviate eye allergy symptoms.

      Allergy News Article - Teen deathly allergic to cold can’t be outside in less than 24C weather: https://cutt.ly/XGGuS63

      Additional Resources:

      Allergic Conjunctivitis - https://cutt.ly/HGGimsB

      Eye Allergies - https://cutt.ly/IGGiP32

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        YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN

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        37 min
      • What if It's Possible to Be Allergic to Swimming Pools?

        Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In honor of the sun coming out more often and entering spring as well as summer, today’s episode is all about chlorine. This episode is for all of the swimmers and hot tub lovers out there. In today’s episode, Valencia is talking about whether or not you can be allergic to chlorine. Valencia discusses certain symptoms you may experience due to chlorine, how chlorine affects your skin and eyes, how chlorine can affect your respiratory tract, why chlorine can still affect your eyes even when you wear goggles, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about chlorine and the affect chlorine can have on your body internally and externally.

        Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/lFmjXpO

        Additional Resources:

        How to identify a chlorine rash - https://cutt.ly/uFml506

        What Is a Chlorine Rash? Experts Explain Why Your Skin Might Feel Itchy After Swimming in a Pool - https://cutt.ly/TFmzDvy

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          YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN

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          29 min
        • Can Eating Habits Affect Your Food Allergies and Your Health? with Kathlena The Allergy Chef

          Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! We have a guest on the podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia sits down with Kathlena The Allergy Chef. Valencia and Kathlena The Allergy Chef start off their conversation talking about all things ice cream and the key to perfecting free from, allergy-friendly ice cream. Valencia then goes on to discuss Kathlena’s allergy journey, what it is like living in a mixed allergy household, allergy gaslighting, the impact food can have on your overall health, and so much more! Tune in to learn about the importance of listening to your body and how to make living with allergies more convenient. A little bit about Kathlena is that she has over 200 food allergies & intolerances, and can't drink most water. The members of her household also have food allergies and special diets, none of them the same. After being told she had 30 days to live, she made it her mission to help the food allergy and special diet communities thrive. Three years from her lowest point, she and her team have published several cookbooks, started a bakery, done local and nationwide outreach, developed hundreds of free recipes and resources, and much more.

          Additional Resources from today’s episode:

          The Allergy Chef Website - https://cutt.ly/gD6QtvB

          The Allergy Chef’s story: https://cutt.ly/dD6Qoha

          Story of Kid Three (Mr. Low/No Sugar): https://cutt.ly/MD6Qdts

          Cross Contamination Visual: https://cutt.ly/9D6QgdG

          Advanced recipe search: https://cutt.ly/4D6QjDf

          ATTENTION OMA listeners - Use code oma50 for 50% of your first month of The Allergy Chef's RAISE membership at https://cutt.ly/XD6QzDR.

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            Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ohmyallergies

            Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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            YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN

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            1 hr 25 min
          • What is the Tolerance Induction Program? with Dr. Inderpal Randhawa

            Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! We have a guest on the podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia sits down with Dr. Inderpal Randhawa. Dr. Inderpal Randhawa is the Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary, Clinical Immunology & Allergy at the Miller Children’s Hospital (one of the top 50 programs nationwide) and CEO of the Southern California Food Allergy Institute, which is known for the Tolerance Induction Program (TIP). Dr. Randhawa is a leading clinical academic scientist with five board certifications in transplant, immunology, allergy, pulmonology, pediatrics, and internal medicine. We discuss what made Dr. Randhawa want to become a doctor and have one of his focus areas be in allergy and immunology, the timing of when a person develops a food allergy, whether tolerating allergens like milk and eggs if they are baked is an allergy, the difference between OIT and the Tolerance Induction Program, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about food allergies and why a “one size fits all” approach for treating food allergies may not be effective.

            Connect with Dr. Inderpal Randhawa: 

            SoCal Food Allergy Institute Website - https://cutt.ly/8AmeD1S

            TPIRC Website - https://cutt.ly/9AmeHTy

            SoCal Food Allergy Institute Instagram - https://cutt.ly/XAmeLxx 

            SoCal Food Allergy Institute YouTube - https://cutt.ly/AAmeBDY

            SoCal Food Allergy Institute Facebook - https://cutt.ly/OAme1I1

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              Follow the Podcast on Instagram (@ohmyallergies): https://cutt.ly/0AmrkQL

              Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

              *Subscribe to Life of a Vegaholic here: https://hyperurl.co/LOVSubscribe 

              YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN

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              Business Inquiries: [email protected]

              1 hr 10 min
            • How to Manage Your Dog's Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities

              Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! This episode is for the dog owners and dog lovers out there. Today’s episode is all about dogs having food allergies and food sensitivities. Valencia discusses what a food allergy is for dogs, some signs of a food allergy and a food sensitivity in dogs, common food allergens for dogs, her dog’s experience with food allergies and sensitivities, and so much more! Tune in to learn how people are not the only ones who can deal with food allergies and how you can help the fido in your life live their best itch-free life.

              Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/2POb9Sr

              Additional Resources for Dog Food Allergies:

              Dog Allergies: Symptoms and Treatment – American Kennel Club - https://cutt.ly/oPOnsXB

              Dog Food Allergies Causes and Cures - https://cutt.ly/7POnWSQ

              3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

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                Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ohmyallergies

                Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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                YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LifeofaVegaholic

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                36 min
              • Can Allergy Drops Help Allergy Symptoms? with Dr. Manan Shah

                Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! We have our first guest of this season of the podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Manan Shah, who is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon.

                We discuss the following with Dr. Manan Shah in today’s episode:

                • Dr. Shah’s allergy journey with being allergic to cats and managing idiopathic urticaria
                • What made him want to become an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor and allergist
                • When you should use antihistamines and when you should consider other allergy treatment options
                • The difference between allergy shots and allergy drops (sublingual immunotherapy) for allergy treatments
                • AND SO MUCH MORE!
                • Tune in to learn more about environmental allergies, how allergies can affect many aspects of your life, and why a “one size fits all” approach for treating environmental allergies is not effective at all.

                  Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/6PpYowg

                  Connect with today's guest, Dr. Manan Shah:

                  Manan Shah, MD is a board-certified Otolaryngologist who focuses on sinus and allergy treatment. Manan founded Wyndly Health, a Y Combinator backed startup that provides everyone with access to high-quality allergy care. He serves as the Vice President of the Colorado ENT Society, is the former Secretary of the YPS for the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and sits on the Telemedicine and Equilibrium Committees for the Academy. Manan began his career as a drummer for a band, but later attended medical school where his love for music steered him towards the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat. As an allergy sufferer, he further became interested in treatment of allergies and sinus disease. Manan spent a year doing clinical research and earned graduate certification in the field before attending residency training at the prestigious Otolaryngology program at University of Connecticut. 

                  Website: www.mananmd.com

                  Wyndly Health Website: www.wyndly.com

                  Related Resources to today’s episode:

                  Allergy Shots - https://cutt.ly/KPpDJRb

                  SLIT (Sublingual Immunotherapy) - https://cutt.ly/uPpDQSI

                  SLIT Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis Nothing to Sneeze About - https://cutt.ly/LPpDUGS

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                    1 hr 21 min
                  • Can Oats Have Gluten In Them?

                    Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! Today’s episode is all about a popular food item that many are either allergic to, have a sensitivity to this food or can’t have due to other health conditions. The food is….OATS. Oats are discussed a lot within the allergy and celiac community. Oats are known for having a lot of health benefits to them, but a lot of people do not eat them due to allergies, intolerances, and/or having celiac disease. Valencia discusses what is gluten, how oats are talked about a lot within the gluten-free and celiac communities, cross contact vs cross contamination, whether oats are actually gluten-free or if oats have gluten in them, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about oats, how they are processed, and why you may be surprised about the answer to whether oats have or do not have gluten in them. 

                    Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/7OZMR3S

                    Additional Resources about Oats:

                    Oats: Are they gluten-free and are they healthful? - https://cutt.ly/UOZMO2Y

                    Information About Oats - https://cutt.ly/jOZM21l

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                      35 min
                    • How to Build New Habits That Stick for the New Year and My 2022 Intentions

                      Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast and Happy 2022! To kickoff the new year and a NEW season of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast, Valencia is talking about the most cliche thing that everyone talks about in the beginning of a new year…..NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS and NEW YEARS GOALS. In today’s episode, Valencia talks about why she likes the initial idea behind new year’s resolutions, how new year’s resolutions can be problematic, why it’s better to set intentions rather than resolutions, and so much more. PLUS, Valencia shares some of her 2022 intentions. Tune in to learn more about building habits that actually stick for the upcoming new year and why you haven’t stuck with your new year’s resolutions in the past.

                      Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/iOxS8xq

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                        38 min

                      About Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource

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                      The “Oh My Allergies!” podcast, hosted by Valencia, is about all things allergies and immune health. Whether it's seasonal allergies, food allergies, etc., this podcast is THE allergy resource for…