Cindy was living her life in a cloud of allergies after life-long use of antibiotics. Exhausted from trying to treat the symptoms of her chronic infections, she decided to visit Dr. Shel Wellness, where little did she know that her life would forever be changed (for the better!). Watch her share her emotional testimony, below.… Read More »
Did you begin to experience seasonal allergies later in life, especially after having children? As adults, women tend to be more vulnerable to allergies than men, and in many cases, hormones may be to blame. There are actually allergic genes that can be activated by hormonal changes and cause women to begin to experience an… Read More »
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Sniffling, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion can make life miserable. If you live in the Houston area where we are located you will likely experience at least some degree of seasonal allergies. Seasonal-type allergies bloom when the plants do, in spring to early autumn. During breezy days, tiny pollen… Read More »
Spring is here. The air is warmer, the trees and grasses are beginning to bloom…releasing their pollen into the atmosphere. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, your annual ritual of spring sneezes and sniffles has probably already begun. The biggest spring allergy trigger is pollen…those tiny grains released into the air by trees, grasses, and… Read More »
Most people are aware of food allergies. Everyone knows someone who has an allergy to peanuts, strawberries, shellfish, or some other food. However, what most people are not aware of are Food Sensitivities. True food allergies are based on exposure to a specific protein component of a food. The immune system incorrectly perceives the protein… Read More »
Did you begin to experience seasonal allergies later in life, especially after having children, during perimenopause, or after menopause? As adults, women tend to be more vulnerable to allergies than men, and in many cases hormones may be to blame. There are actually allergic genes that can be activated by hormonal changes and cause women… Read More »
Do your seasonal allergies have you running to the pharmacy to buy anti-histamines, decongestants, and Kleenex? Did you know that you can actually treat your allergies naturally and very effectively? So, instead of simply treating your symptoms of allergies, you can treat the causes of your allergy symptoms by increasing your immunity, reducing your allergy… Read More »
Houston, where I live, is a hot spot for food. We have such a variety available-from Tex Mex to Barbecue, Cuban to New American, Vietnamese to Soul Food. For many years we even boasted more restaurants per square mile than New York City! Having such a vast selection of food to eat can be wonderful, but… Read More »
The following article was recently posted in the Wall Street Journal. I’m so pleased to see this treatment for allergies getting the exposure it deserves. I have treated patients with sublingual immunotherapy, (otherwise know as ‘allergy drop therapy’) in lieu of injections for years and have seen great success. From The Wall Street Journal, By Laura… Read More »
Do you make eating a healthy diet a priority? Did you know that some of the healthy foods you eat, even ones that you eat frequently, may actually be making you feel bad, as well as harming your overall health? Sometimes even a ‘good’ food can be ‘bad’ for a certain individual, due to their… Read More »