While medications likely decrease symptoms by suppressing the immune system, they have unwanted side effects and dismal long-term consequences. Conversely, we use methods to improve your immune system’s function instead of suppressing it. 

Allergies, asthma, and eczema are all traced to a hyper-reactive immune system. Each is improved by training the immune system to not overreact to harmless stimuli, like foods and environmental pollens.

A common misconception is that allergies cannot be overcome and will exist for life. Perhaps surprisingly, we have helped many patients to free themselves from lifelong allergies, meaning they can immerse themselves into the world without their previous reactions.

One of our most effective tools is Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) to help you become desensitized to or tolerant to allergens. It consists of a little bottle of liquid that you place a drop of under your tongue three times a day. The process is straightforward: take a blood test to assess your allergies, formulate your unique SLIT prescription, and modify dosing every 3-6 months until you’re entirely tolerant of your allergens. Many people notice improvement within the first few months. See our blog about allergies and SLIT for more information.

In addition to allergy desensitization, we also focus on gut health and detoxification to address atopic triad conditions. We know that ~70% of your immune cells are harbored in your gut, and a hyper-reactive immune system can benefit from gut healing. The toxins in our environment get stored in our bodies and cause worsening allergies. We can assess your need for further intervention with Advanced Testing as needed. We can ensure your allergic response is tamed through lifestyle optimization, gut healing, detoxifying your body and environment, and supplement protocols.