Whether you are suffering from severe seasonal allergies, reactions to foods, skin rashes, hives, etc, your body is having an abnormal immune response to what should be “harmless” environment substances. These substances, known as allergens, can include pollen, pet dander, certain foods, insect stings, or medications. When a person with allergies is exposed to an allergen, their immune system mistakenly identifies it as harmful and releases chemicals such as histamines to defend the body. This immune response leads to various symptoms, which can range from mild to severe. Our physicians at Aspen Integrative Medical Center utilize a holistic and integrative approach to reversing your allergy symptoms. This involves identifying the underlying disturbances to your immune system such as mold exposure, impaired detox/drainage pathways, high levels of inflammation, autoimmunity, heavy metals, and so forth. Once the causes are determined we prescribe an individualized and natural treatment plan to reverse your allergy symptoms. Get relief today and give us a call to schedule an appointment.

Allergy symptoms can vary depending on the type of allergy and how the allergen interacts with the body. Common symptoms include:

• Respiratory symptoms – sneezing, runny or stuffy nose (nasal congestion), itchy nose, throat, or eyes; coughing, post nasal drip, shortness of breath or wheezing (in more severe cases, like asthma-related allergies)
• Face/eye symptoms – face swelling; watery, red, or swollen eyes
• Skin symptoms – itchy skin, hives, eczema, rashes or blisters, swelling/edema
• Oral symptoms – itching or tingling in the mouth; swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat
• Gastrointestinal symptoms – abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Severe anaphylaxis reactions (life-threatening reaction that requires immediate medical attention) – severe difficulty breathing; rapid swelling of the face, throat, or tongue; drop in blood pressure (shock); rapid pulse; dizziness or fainting

Determining the underlying cause(s) is vital to receive the appropriate treatment. Our physicians commonly see the following causes:

• High exposure history to environmental toxins
• Past and/or current impaired detoxification and drainage pathways
• Inflammation and immune system dysfunction
• Mold toxicity
• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
• Chronic bacterial, viral, and/or fungal infections
• Inflammatory diet and lifestyle
• High levels of daily stress and anxiety