Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource

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  • Season 3 Reflection: Best Advice of 2021 and Holiday Plans

    Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, our host Valencia reflects on the third season of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast (where has the time gone?!). She discusses what’s been going on in her life lately, what she loves to do during Christmas time and the holiday season, what she’s learned from this season’s guests and episode topics, and more. Tune in to hear some of her favorite pieces of advice about allergies, intolerances, and immune conditions that came from this past season. This is definitely an episode you DO NOT want to miss! We are SO excited for future episodes of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast and stay tuned!

    Episodes mentioned in this week’s episode (LISTEN NOW):

    How to Make Cooking with Food Allergies Fun with Rachel & Leah Packer: https://cutt.ly/CUrB8HJ 

    What is a Deodorant Allergy?: https://cutt.ly/rUrNeVC 

    How to Deal with Friends and Family Who Don’t Get Food Allergies: https://cutt.ly/yUrBuV0

    Food Allergies in the Media: The Importance of Proper Representation: https://cutt.ly/jUrBpUD

    How to Be “That Girl”: Living Your Best Life and Staying on Top of Allergy Management: https://cutt.ly/fUrBsRd

    Sneezing 101: What is a Sneeze and How to Stop Sneezing: https://cutt.ly/iUrBfLW

    What Exactly Does Hypoallergenic Mean?: https://cutt.ly/UUrBjxE

    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

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

      Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

      Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

      Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

      Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

      Business Inquiries: [email protected]

      37 min
    • What is a Christmas Tree Allergy?

      Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever had it where you experience respiratory symptoms and allergy symptoms when you’re around Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas garland, etc.? Well, let’s talk about it! In today’s episode, Valencia discusses what a Christmas tree allergy is, whether Christmas trees and other Christmas greenery can cause allergies, answering whether an artificial Christmas tree help minimize allergy symptoms or not, and so much more. Tune into today’s episode to learn more about Christmas trees, how Christmas trees and other Christmas greenery can impact your allergies, and what you can do to help yourself breathe easier this holiday season.

      Allergy News article: https://cutt.ly/SYxiXUC

      Additional Resources related to today’s episodes:

      What is Christmas tree syndrome? - https://cutt.ly/WYxi098

      Pine Tree Allergy - https://cutt.ly/FYxornX

      Allergic to the Holidays? - https://cutt.ly/lYxofYW

      3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

      • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
      • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
      • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
      • JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:

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

        Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

        Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

        Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

        Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

        Business Inquiries: [email protected]

        39 min
      • Can Allergies Affect How You Sleep at Night?

        Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever had it where you can’t go to sleep because of nasal congestion, itchy nose, water eyes, or other allergy symptoms? Well let’s talk about it! Today’s episode is all about the correlation between allergies and sleep and whether allergies can affect how you sleep at night. 

        Valencia discusses how allergies (allergic rhinitis) can affect how well you sleep at night, different sleep disturbances, what research has to say about sleep and allergies, and so much more. Tune into today’s episode to learn more about what you can do to manage your allergies so you can get the right amount of sleep your body needs.

        Allergy News article: Woman Contemplates Suing Boyfriend Who Wouldn't Pay Her Medical Bills in Viral Post - https://cutt.ly/uT4HuLT

        Additional Resources related to today’s episodes:

        Allergic Rhinitis and Its Consequences on Quality of Sleep - https://cutt.ly/aT4HDTf (study mentioned in episode)

        Poor sleep is highly associated with house dust mite allergic rhinitis in adults and children - https://cutt.ly/MT4Hx4G

        Allergic rhinitis-induced nasal congestion: its impact on sleep quality - https://cutt.ly/UT4HUgk

        3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

        • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
        • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
        • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
        • JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:

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

          Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

          Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

          Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

          Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

          Business Inquiries: [email protected]

          Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message."

          32 min
        • Why Do I Sneeze So Much in the Morning?
          Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about sneezing again, specifically morning allergies also known as the annoying sneezing fits you may have in the morning. Valencia discusses why we tend sneeze so much in the morning, her personal experience with morning sneezing fits, surprising allergy triggers, the importance of getting rid of dust mites to help your morning sneezing, and more. Tune in to learn some surprising yet interesting conditions that can make people sneeze and ways to manage your morning allergies.
          Allergy News article: Pea Protein Is Causing A Mighty Problem For People With Allergies https://cutt.ly/STGWNtU
          Additional Resources related to today’s episodes:
          Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies) https://cutt.ly/qTGWnRB
          Morning Allergies: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment https://cutt.ly/HTGWTBb
          Waking Up Bleary-Eyed? It Might Be Morning Allergies https://cutt.ly/iTGWLsR
          3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:
          Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
          Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
          Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
          JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:
          Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ohmyallergies
          Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com
          *Subscribe to Life of a Vegaholic here: http://hyperurl.co/LOVSubscribe
          YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LifeofaVegaholic
          Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes
          Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes
          Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes
          Business Inquiries: [email protected]
          Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message."
          42 min
        • Why Do People Think They Have Food Allergies When They Don't?

          Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about a topic that is commonly discussed within the allergy community. The topic is people thinking they have food allergies when they don’t. Valencia discusses what she believes is the root of this problem, why having a negative response to food is not the same thing as having a true food allergy, explains a study that was conducted about this topic back in 2019, and much more. Tune into this episode to find out how you can tell a response you have to food is truly a food allergy and to also learn about the importance of going to an allergist if you’re unsure about whether you have allergies. 

          Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/5E5eZu6

          Press Release related to Allergy News article: https://cutt.ly/xE5eVja

          The study referred to in today’s episode: https://cutt.ly/ZE5e0H5

          Additional Resources:

          NYTimes article: https://cutt.ly/lE5eNCv

          Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Allergy Facts: https://cutt.ly/XE5e3yu

          Half Adults Who Claim Food Allergy Don’t Have One: https://cutt.ly/PE5e6hA

          3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

          • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
          • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
          • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
          • JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:

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

            Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

            Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

            Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

            Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

            Business Inquiries: [email protected]

            Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message."

            35 min
          • What Exactly Does Hypoallergenic Mean?

            Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about a term that is commonly used in the allergy world, which is hypoallergenic. Hypoallergenic is a term that a lot of people look for on products because they think hypoallergenic means completely allergy proof and allergy free. But is that really the case?

            Does hypoallergenic labeling mean that these products, pets, etc., won’t produce an allergic reaction?

            In today’s episode, Valencia discusses what hypoallergenic really means, why seeing hypoallergenic on a product or hypoallergenic being used to describe certain breeds of dogs and cats can be very misleading, the importance of reading product labels, and much more. Tune into this week’s episode to learn if the term hypoallergenic really helps with making your environment more allergy proof.

            Allergy News article: How Cat Owners Can Prepare for a House Guest with Mild Cat Allergies https://cutt.ly/ZW2IIq2

            Additional Resources on Hypoallergenic:

            “Hypoallergenic” Cosmetics: https://cutt.ly/JW2IS6O

            Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? - Mayo Clinic: https://cutt.ly/pW2IKWQ

            Are Any Dog Breeds Hypoallergenic? - Cleveland Clinic: https://cutt.ly/TW2IX2r

            What “Hypoallergenic” Really Means in Cosmetics: https://cutt.ly/GW2OwL5

            3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

            • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
            • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
            • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
            • JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:

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

              Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

              Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

              Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

              Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

              Business Inquiries: [email protected]

              Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message."

              44 min
            • Allergy 101: What is an Allergy? and The Effect Allergies Have on the Immune System
              Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about allergy basics, allergy 101 if you will. She discusses what an allergy is, how and why we develop allergies, different types of allergic reactions that allergies can cause, who is more likely to develop allergies, and much more. Tune into this episode to learn some of the basics when it comes to allergies and how allergies affect the human body.
              Allergy News Article: Can Allergies Cause a Fever? https://cutt.ly/MWUDDDv
              Additional Resources about Allergies & Hygiene Hypothesis:
              What is the Hygiene Hypothesis?: https://cutt.ly/1WUGdo2
              Asthma: The Hygiene Hypothesis: https://cutt.ly/zWUGvQl
              Allergies: https://cutt.ly/mWUG2sE
              Allergy Facts and Figures from AAFA: https://cutt.ly/4WUHeD5
              What Causes Chronic Allergies and Allergy Symptoms?: https://cutt.ly/LWUKnVS
              3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:
              Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
              Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
              Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
              JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:
              Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ohmyallergies
              Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com
              *Subscribe to Life of a Vegaholic here: http://hyperurl.co/LOVSubscribe
              YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LifeofaVegaholic
              Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes
              Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes
              Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes
              Business Inquiries: [email protected]
              Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message."
              38 min
            • Sneezing 101: What is a Sneeze and How to Stop Sneezing

              Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about one of the most popular allergy symptoms, sneezing. Valencia discusses how sneezing can get you in trouble with the law, what is a sneeze, why we sneeze, how to figure out what is the culprit to your sneezing, and much more. Tune in to learn some surprising conditions that can make people sneeze and some interesting ways to help you sneeze less/stop sneezing.

              Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/GQL2yUz

              Additional Resources for today’s episode:

              Pollen Overload: Seasonal Allergies in a Changing Climate: https://cutt.ly/oQL2i5N

              What is a Sneeze?: https://cutt.ly/IQL2gUv

              What Causes Sneezing From Allergies – Allergy Guide: https://cutt.ly/rQL2xyj

              3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

              • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
              • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
              • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
              • Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message."

                JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:

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

                Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

                Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

                Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

                Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

                Business Inquiries: [email protected]

                34 min
              • Wait, This Has Dairy In It?! Foods You Should Avoid If You Can't Have Dairy and Lactose

                Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about dairy and milk. More and more people are avoiding dairy and milk nowadays whether it’s because of a milk allergy, being lactose intolerant, or just wanting to stay away from dairy products, which means you’ll soon start to become well acquainted with label reading. Valencia talks about foods that typically people may think do not have dairy in them, but they do have dairy in them. Tune into this episode to hear about Valencia’s thoughts on how Martha Stewart deals with people with food allergies and to also learn more about what foods you should be cautious about as well as the importance of label reading to safely avoid any traces of dairy.

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

                3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:

                • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
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                  Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ohmyallergies

                  Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com

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

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

                  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes

                  Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes

                  Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes

                  Business Inquiries: [email protected]

                  38 min
                • How to Be "That Girl": Living Your Best Life and Staying on Top of Allergy Management
                  Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about the TikTok trend, How to Be “That Girl” but with an allergy twist. In this episode, Valencia talks about how to be that girl or that person who focuses on their well-being and is on top of their allergy management game in a non-toxic way. Valencia explains the How to Be “That Girl” TikTok trend, how to be more confident when it comes to your allergies, why your diet is important especially when you have allergies, and much more.
                  Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/4mP3MVL
                  Everyday Health Article Referenced in Episode: https://cutt.ly/hmP300o
                  Podcast Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:
                  Can Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Skin: https://cutt.ly/amP8Wj3
                  What is a Deodorant Allergy: https://cutt.ly/GmP8nCU
                  Are You Allergic to Makeup? How to Tell You Are Allergic to Beauty Products: https://cutt.ly/ymP8Ri0
                  Want to send Valencia a message? You can do that here: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies by clicking "Message" or https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies/message.
                  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:
                  Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast
                  Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)
                  Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!
                  JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:
                  Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ohmyallergies
                  Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com
                  *Subscribe to Life of a Vegaholic here: http://hyperurl.co/LOVSubscribe
                  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LifeofaVegaholic
                  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes
                  Follow Valencia on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/CallMeValBarnes
                  Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/CallMeValBarnes
                  Business Inquiries: [email protected]
                  52 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…