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Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is an Antihistamine?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Antihistamines are mentioned heavily within the allergy community. Whether you’re allergic to pollen, cats, dogs, or even mold, you may have been recommended by your physician or allergist to consider antihistamines. However, have you ever wondered what antihistamines are, how antihistamines work, and the impact antihistamines have on your body? In today’s episode, we discuss what are antihistamines, what symptoms do antihistamines typically treat, the different types of antihistamines, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about antihistamines and why certain antihistamines may make some people feel drow...2023-09-0535 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Allergies Cause Body Aches?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. This episode marks episode 3 of the “How Allergies Can Affect Your Body” series we’re doing on the podcast. We’re all familiar with the more obvious allergy related symptoms like having a runny nose or sneezing, but there are other allergy related symptoms allergy sufferers may experience that aren’t as obvious or as common. Today’s episode is all about allergies and whether seasonal allergies can cause body aches. Valencia discusses what are body aches, what is fatigue, how allergies can impact your joints and muscles, and so much more. Tune i...2023-08-0130 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow Seasonal Allergies Can Impact Oral HealthWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. We all know that itchy eyes, inflamed sinuses, sneezing, and an itchy throat are common symptoms during high pollen count days or just in general as allergy season is becoming more and more perennial. Last week we talked about how allergies can affect your throat, but have you ever thought or wondered about whether or not allergies can affect your mouth? Well, that’s what we are going to talk about. This episode marks episode 2 of the “How Allergies Can Affect Your Health” series we’re doing on the podcast. There are cert...2023-07-1137 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. SEASON 5 HERE WE COME! Have you ever had a sore, scratchy throat and can’t tell whether the problem is seasonal allergies, an infection, a cold, or the flu? Well, you’re definitely not alone. With allergy season getting longer and worse, you may find yourself experiencing symptoms you may not have experienced before or the symptoms you typically experience hit your system harder. You may experience symptoms like a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing, but are those the only symptoms you can experience?
Today’s episode is all ab...2023-06-2742 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource10 of the Worst U.S. Cities to Live in with Seasonal Allergies in 2023Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever wondered what are contributing factors to making your allergies and allergy symptoms worse? Well, today’s episode is all about seasonal allergies and the worst cities aka the most challenging cities to live in if you have seasonal allergies in the United States in 2023. Valencia discusses what the Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), what goes into building the list of Allergy Capitals from the AAFA every year, the top 10 most challenging cities in the U.S. in 2023 for those with seasonal al...2023-03-2139 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource8 Seasonal Allergy Mistakes You Want to AvoidWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Throughout our life navigating allergies, we have some traumatic situations and some lessons learned. Today’s episode is all about some of the seasonal allergy mistakes Valencia has made throughout her allergy journey and things she wished she knew before they actually happened to her. Valencia discusses what is pollen, common seasonal allergy symptoms, some of the mistakes she has made that has made her allergy symptoms worse, and more. Tune in to learn about what can make your allergy symptoms worse and ways to combat the pollen as we enter Sp...2023-03-1442 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Allergy Testing?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is about an important first step to take in discovering whether or not you have an allergy and that is allergy testing. Allergy testing can be a great tool to figuring out allergies you may have to things you eat, touch, or breathe in. However, a lot of people don’t really know where to start and what to expect when going to get allergy tested. Valencia discusses what is an allergy test/what is allergy testing, the different types of allergy tests, some of her allergy testing expe...2023-02-1453 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhy Do People with Sesame Allergies Need to Be Careful in 2023?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is for all our peeps that are allergic to sesame and/or are a parent/caregiver to someone who is allergic to sesame. We are talking all about the recent updates with the major allergen list due to the FASTER (Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act) today. If you didn’t know, sesame is now a major allergen according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as of January 1st of 2023. Although adding sesame to major allergen list is great for the allergy community, it h...2023-01-2439 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceLife Update: 2022 Reflections and 2023 Intentions to Be a Better Version of MyselfWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Happy 2023 Oh My Allergies Fam! It’s been a minute, so in today’s episode Valencia is giving you all an update about her life. Valencia reflects on some things that happened in 2022, the importance of improving your overall mental and physical health for the sake of your allergies, a glimpse into the behind the scenes of being a content creator and podcaster while working a 9-to-5, what she learned in 2022 that helped her with her overall allergy journey and health journey in 2022, some of her goals and intentions for 2023, and so m...2023-01-1725 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceIs It Possible to be Allergic to Pumpkin? Maybe Pumpkin Spice Isn't Always Nice....Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Fall is officially upon us! One of the first foods you think about when you think of fall is pumpkins. When October hits, pumpkins are EVERYWHERE. Pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice cookies, etc., but what if we told you that pumpkin isn’t always nice? Today’s episode is all about pumpkins, the teal pumpkin project, and whether or not you can actually be allergic to the fall favorite, pumpkins. Pumpkin spice may or may not always be nice....or is it?
We discuss:
What are...2022-10-2530 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Post-Nasal Drip?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever had it where you feel a tickle in the back of your throat that makes you want to cough or clear your throat? Have you had it where you experience nasal congestion due to allergies and feel mucus dripping down the back of your throat? Well, this is all thanks to post nasal drip! In today’s episode, we are talking about all things mucus and all things post nasal drip.
We discussed the following topics in this week's episode:
What is mucus?
What is post...2022-10-0436 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceDoes Sugar Make Your Allergies Worse?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is all about a food that can impact your allergies and the allergic response you experience, which is sugar. Sugar is known for impacting a lot of health conditions and allergies are no exception. We discuss whether it's okay to ignore a life threatening allergy in this week's allergy news, what is sugar, the different types of sugar, how sugar affects your immune system, whether sugar makes your allergies worse or not, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about the relationship between sugar, allergies, and in...2022-09-0644 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Urticaria (Hives)?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever experienced hives also known as urticaria as one of your allergy symptoms or do you deal with chronic hives (urticaria) due to a specific health condition? Well, then this episode is for you! Hives are raised bumps called welts or wheals on the skin that are itchy and are typically one sign of an allergic reaction. However, hives can happen for a number of reasons and some those will be discussed in this episode. Today’s episode is all about hives also known as urticaria. We discuss what hi...2022-08-3046 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever experienced allergy symptoms like red itchy, runny eyes, swelling and irritation of airways, or hives? Well, these symptoms all come from uncontrollable inflammation due to allergies and that’s what we are going to be discussing today. Today’s episode is all about allergic inflammation. We discuss what is inflammation, the difference between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation, what is allergic inflammation, and so much more! Tune in to hear about Valencia's foodie favorites lately and to also learn more about the role inflammation plays when it comes to a...2022-08-1643 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is a Ragweed Allergy?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever experienced pollen allergy symptoms during the summer even when it’s not the “typical prime” pollen season? Although allergy season is lasting longer due to warmer temperatures shifting the growing season earlier and extending it longer as well as the heat helping plants produce more pollen, there is a plant that matures and produces flowers that generate pollen in the middle of summer. It’s called ragweed and that’s what we are discussing today. We discuss what is ragweed, what is a ragweed allergy, common symptoms of a ragweed...2022-08-0236 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Swimmer's Itch (Cercarial Dermatitis)?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever went to a pond, lake, or an ocean to swim and afterwards had a skin rash? Well, it may not be a chlorine rash or reaction to saltwater. You could be dealing with a condition called swimmer’s itch. In today’s episode, we are talking all about swimmer’s itch also known as cercarial dermatitis. We discuss what is swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis), common symptoms of cercarial dermatitis, whether you can catch swimmer’s itch from swimming pools, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about...2022-07-2631 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Medical Gaslighting and How to Talk to a Doctor When They Don't ListenWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever felt like the doctor you were seeing or your usual doctor wasn’t listening to you during a visit? Have you ever felt like a doctor dismissed your medical concerns? Well, today we are talking all about it! In today’s episode, Valencia is talking all about medical gaslighting and how to talk to a doctor when they don’t listen to you. We've all experienced telling a doctor about our symptoms whether it was to an allergist or primary care and having them tell us "it's all in our...2022-07-1941 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceIs Coconut a Tree Nut?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever wondered whether coconuts are actually tree nuts? Have you come across coconuts and coconut products and were confused as to why they have may contain labels on them even though they don’t look like traditional nuts? Well, let’s talk about it! Today’s episode is all about whether a coconut is a tree nut, a fruit, a seed, or all of the above. Valencia discusses what is a coconut, what is a tree nut, whether coconuts are dangerous for those with tree nut allergies, research that has be...2022-07-1231 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is the Link Between Allergies and Mental Health?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever felt like your allergies affected your mental health and vice versa? Well, that’s today’s topic. A lot of people tend to focus on how allergies affect us physically and tend to not focus nor realize how allergies can affect us mentally. That is why today’s episode is all about allergies and mental health. Valencia discusses what an allergy is, what mental health is, what the relationship between allergies and mental health is, anxiety and depression in relation to seasonal allergies and food allergies, and so much m...2022-07-0540 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat Does May Contain Allergy Labeling Mean?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever had it where you go to the store and pick up a product that looks free of your allergen, but it has a statement on it that says it may contain your allergen and you’re just confused? If so, you’re in the right place because we are going to talk all about it. Today’s episode is all about may contain and may contain allergy labeling statements. May contain statements can be found on food products, beauty products, skincare products, etc., and there’s typically a lot of c...2022-05-3137 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat 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 ma...2022-05-1736 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat 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 allerg...2022-05-1034 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceAllergic 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 alle...2022-05-0336 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat 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 m...2022-04-1229 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Eating Habits Affect Your Food Allergies and Your Health? with Kathlena The Allergy ChefWelcome 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...2022-04-051h 24Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is the Tolerance Induction Program? with Dr. Inderpal RandhawaWelcome 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 do...2022-03-081h 09Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Manage Your Dog's Food Allergies and Food SensitivitiesWelcome 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...2022-02-2235 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Allergy Drops Help Allergy Symptoms? with Dr. Manan ShahWelcome 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 differ...2022-02-151h 20Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan 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 ce...2022-02-0834 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Build New Habits That Stick for the New Year and My 2022 IntentionsWelcome 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 lear...2022-02-0137 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceSeason 3 Reflection: Best Advice of 2021 and Holiday PlansWelcome 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...2021-12-2136 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat 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...2021-12-0738 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan 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 abou...2021-11-3031 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhy 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 Pe...2021-11-2341 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhy 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 fo...2021-10-1234 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat 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...2021-09-1443 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceAllergy 101: What is an Allergy? and The Effect Allergies Have on the Immune SystemWelcome 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
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What is the Hygiene Hypothesis?: https://cutt.ly...2021-09-0737 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceSneezing 101: What is a Sneeze and How to Stop SneezingWelcome 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
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Pollen Over...2021-08-1733 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWait, This Has Dairy In It?! Foods You Should Avoid If You Can't Have Dairy and LactoseWelcome 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 foo...2021-08-1037 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Be "That Girl": Living Your Best Life and Staying on Top of Allergy ManagementWelcome 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
Everyd...2021-07-1351 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is the Difference Between Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Sinusitis?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia is talking all about allergic rhinitis and allergic sinusitis. She first breaks down allergic rhinitis and allergic sinusitis, talks about the differences and similarities between the two, the difference between viral sinusitis and bacterial sinusitis, her experience with allergic rhinitis, and so much more. Tune into today’s episode to learn more about allergic rhinitis and allergic sinusitis if you get the two medical conditions mixed up and don’t know what to look for.
Allergy News Article: https://cutt.ly/tmcaj9w
Addi...2021-07-0648 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceFood Allergies in the Media: The Importance of Proper RepresentationWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia is talking all about food allergies in the media. Valencia discusses the misinformation that is being portrayed by the media when showing allergic reactions, how allergic reaction scenes from various television shows and movies have affected her mental health, the importance of proper media representation of food allergies, and so much more. Tune in to hear her break down and react to allergic reaction scenes from television shows and movies to know which ones have done it right and have done it wrong.
Allergy Ne...2021-06-2946 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan the Summer Heat Trigger Your Allergies?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia is talking all about whether heat, specifically summer heat can trigger allergies. Valencia discusses allergy triggers during the summer time, how heat affects pollen, her experience with heat affecting her allergies, and much more. Tune in to learn more about why you may experiencing allergies and allergy symptoms even though spring is over.
Allergy News Article: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/6/16/22536952/florida-sahara-desert-dust-storm-sunsets-allergies-african-dust-clouds-joseph-prospero
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Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on...2021-06-2236 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Stress Make Your Allergy Symptoms Worse?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia is talking all about stress and whether or not stress can actually make your allergy symptoms worse. She discusses her personal experience with stressing about her pollen allergies and other seasonal allergies, how stress affects your body and your allergies, what helps with easing her allergy stress, and much more. Tune in to learn more about the relationship stress and allergies have with each other and how they are connected (maybe more than you think).
Allergy News Article: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/climate-change-making-allergy-season-worse/st...2021-06-1530 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Deal with Friends and Family Who Don't Get Food AllergiesWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia is talking all about friends and family not understanding food allergies. She discusses the struggles of trying to get friends and family to understand what living with food allergies is like, her personal experience with trying to get her friends and family to understand her food allergies, common misconceptions your friends and family may think are true about people with food allergies, and much more. Tune in to learn why and how food allergy management takes a village especially if you have kids with food allergies....2021-06-0132 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is a Deodorant Allergy?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about having a deodorant allergy. She discusses what a deodorant allergy is, some of the symptoms of a deodorant allergy, her personal experience with having a deodorant allergy, and more. Tune in to learn more about contact dermatitis for armpits, what it is like to go deodorant shopping with sensitive skin, and how “natural” deodorants can still cause allergic reactions.
Allergy News Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/food-ban-review-mcmaster-led-school-daycare-guidelines-1.6014519
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Subscribe to the Oh...2021-05-2530 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Make Cooking with Food Allergies Fun with Rachel & Leah PackerWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, we have Rachel & Leah Packer from the YouTube cooking channel, Because I Said So - Cooking for You. We discuss Rachel & Leah’s allergy journey as a family, Leah’s Crohn’s disease diagnosis, how to get your children more involved in the kitchen, why Rachel & Leah Packer started their YouTube channel, and so much more. Whether you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions due to food intolerances and even autoimmune conditions, tune in to this episode to learn how to make navigating the kitchen a little l...2021-05-181h 47Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Deal with Allergy BurnoutWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode kicks off Season 3 of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast, which is so exciting. In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about allergy burnout in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Month & Mental Health Awareness Month. She discusses what allergy burnout is, what causes allergy burnout, her experience with allergy burnout, and how to find self care after feeling burnt out from your allergies.
Tune into this episode to hear a discussion about feeling burnt out from your allergies, which is something we’ve all experienced and something we’re a...2021-05-1136 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceSeason Two Reflection: What I've Learned and What's to ComeWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Host Valencia reflects on the second season of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. She discusses what she has learned from this season’s guests, the process, what she has learned about herself and her allergies along the way, 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. We are so excited for future episodes of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast and stay tuned!
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...2021-03-3020 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Show Yourself Self Care During Pollen Season (Season 2 Finale)Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is about all things self care and allergies, specifically seasonal allergies since pollen season is here. This episode is also the final episode of Season 2 of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast *insert tear*.
We sometimes can get so caught up in our lives and doing things for other people that we may forget to take care of ourselves. Life throws us so many curveballs that can stress us out and stress can actually trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. Therefore, it's important to incorporate different things into you...2021-03-2332 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan a Food Diary Help Sort Out Your Food Allergies?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia discusses having a food diary for her food allergies and how having a food diary has helped her with sorting out her food allergies. Valencia talks about what led to her having a food diary for her food allergies, how it has helped her be able to better communicate with her doctor, tips on what can help you quickly fill out a food diary, and much more. Tune in to learn about why you should consider journaling your reactions and experiences that you have with food on...2021-03-0938 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat Is It Like Being in the Tolerance Induction Program? with Serene PuriWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, we talk with Serene Puri from the Instagram account, Serene Safe. We discuss Serene’s allergy journey, her experience with TIP (Tolerance Induction Program), being a vegetarian with food allergies, living with roommates while having food allergies, and so much more. Plus, we play a little fun game towards the end of the episode and it was SO. MUCH. FUN. You guys definitely do not want to miss it!
Allergy News article: https://www.sciencealert.com/climate-change-is-exposing-people-to-new-pollens-and-longer-allergy-seasons
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Follow Sere...2021-03-021h 24Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Skin?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about seasonal allergies, how seasonal allergies can affect your skin, and tips on how you can help prevent some allergy related skin problems just in time for the spring also known as the peak of allergy season. Tune in to learn more about different allergy symptoms that can cause skin irritation, rashes, dry skin, and much more.
Allergy News article: https://thecounter.org/congress-pushes-food-labels-sesame-allergens-fda/
Additional Resources:
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/skin-allergies
https://www.jnj.com/heal...2021-02-2345 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceThe Emotional Impact of Food Allergies on Parents and Kids with Leah RobilottoWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, we talk with Leah Robilotto, Founder of the Food Allergy Institute, on the podcast. We discuss Leah’s son’s allergy journey, allergy anxiety from both a parent’s perspective and a child’s perspective, how to make sure your allergic kids feel included in everyday activities, how to advocate for your allergic kids at school, and much more.
Allergy News article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9257501/Chrissy-Teigen-shows-swollen-lips-amid-allergy-guesses-pesticide-orange.html
Connect with Food Allergy Institute:
Website: https://www.foodallergyinstitute.com
Instagr...2021-02-161h 22Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceLife Update: Where I've Been + What I've Been DoingWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. It’s been a minute since Valencia’s been on the mic, but now she’s back and ready to get back into the swing of things. In today’s episode, Valencia gives a life update on where she's been, how she’s been doing and what she’s been up to these past few weeks.
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JOI...2021-02-0915 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Overcome FOMO and Celiac Disease with Brittany BakerWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, we have the CEO and Founder of FOMO Baking, Brittany Baker, on the podcast. We talked with her about her journey with celiac disease, the story behind FOMO Baking, cross contamination, how to overcome FOMO (the fear of missing out) when you have dietary restrictions, what to look for when shopping for high quality gluten-free products, and much more!
Tune in to learn more about celiac disease, why cross contamination should be important to allergic people and food companies, and what it’s like to be a...2020-12-081h 09Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan You Really Be Allergic to Exercise?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, we are talking about if it’s possible to be allergic to exercise. Valencia talks about the official term for being allergic to exercise, which is exercise-induced anaphylaxis. She discusses what exercise induced anaphylaxis is, what is anaphylaxis, some of the symptoms of exercise-induced anaphylaxis, the types of exercise-induced anaphylaxis, and much more. Tune in to learn about being allergic to exercise and what it entails.
This week’s Allergy News article: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/16/health/baby-antibiotics-linked-to-illness-wellness/index.html
Additional resources about Exerci...2020-12-0142 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Being a Food Allergy Mom Lead to a Business Venture? with Denise Woodard of Partake FoodsWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today's episode, we talk with Denise Woodard, CEO and Founder of Partake Foods. We discuss Denise's daughter's allergy journey, the story behind Partake Foods, lessons she's learned from her daughter's food allergies, dealing with food allergy anxiety and stress as a food allergy mom/food allergy parent, and more. Tune in to learn more about managing food allergies in little kids and what it's like to be a food allergy mom and food allergy parent.
Allergy News article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-allergic-reactions-peanuts-and-tree-nuts-spike-scary-way-halloween-180976165/
Connect with P...2020-11-1055 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Safely Navigate Halloween with AllergiesWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! Today's episode is a mini-episode about all things Halloween. Valencia reflects on Halloween 2020 and talks about what she did for Halloween, Halloween in a pandemic, how Halloween can be a major allergen trigger for people who have food allergies and skin allergies, and tips on how to safely navigate Halloween with allergies.
Listen in to learn more about avoiding allergy scares while partaking in fall festivities to put your allergies and health at the forefront.
Learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project: https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/li...2020-11-0618 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Manage Food Allergies in High School with Maria AlexanderWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast! In today’s episode, we talk with Maria Alexander from the food allergy Instagram account, Allergy With Me. We discuss Maria’s allergy journey, managing food allergies in high school, what it's like to deal with tricky allergens such as pea and sesame, why it’s important to teach your friends and family about your allergies and epipens in case of emergency, and much more. Tune in to learn more about navigating a school environment with food allergies.
Allergy News article: https://www.yahoo.com/now/woman-allergic-to-all-food-110214799.html
Conne...2020-10-201h 00Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan You Be Allergic to Insect Bites and Stings?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about what an insect allergy is, the different insects that can cause an allergic reaction (which some are very surprising), some of the symptoms of an insect allergy, what insects she hates the most and her insect stories, and much more. Tune in to learn more about insect allergies and what they entail.
This Week’s Allergy News Article - https://nypost.com/2020/10/05/researchers-study-medieval-poop-to-understand-allergies-and-obesity/
Other great allergy resources:
ACAAI: https://acaai.org
AAAAI: https://www.aaaai.org2020-10-1344 min
Define U RadioAfter Dark 5: Should You Forgive A Cheater Or Leave with Donna BarnesIs cheating a reason to leave the relationship? Who cheats more men or women? Is there ever "acceptable" cheating?
With social media being a part of our everyday lives, cheating has gotten easier. In this After Dark Conversation, host Valencia talks cheating and forgiveness with guest Donna Barnes. We discuss our experiences with cheating also a few well known cases of cheating. In 2020, does the excuse "he is a man" excuse public figures from the consequences of cheating?
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Who do you think cheats more? Is there ever an acceptable reason to cheat...2020-10-0746 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan Food Allergies Run in the Family? With Daisy WestonWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, we are talking with Daisy Weston from the allergen-friendly food blog, The Daisy Diet. We discuss Daisy’s allergy journey, what it was like having siblings with multiple anaphylactic allergies before finding out about her own food allergies, what made her want to become a student dietician, why she started her blog “The Daisy Diet”, and much more.
Allergy News article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8681487/Oklahoma-City-girl-15-dies-overdose-taking-Benadryl-challenge-TikTok.html
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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thedaisydiet
Blog...2020-10-061h 06Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Stay Positive With A New Food AllergyWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about how to stay positive with a new food allergy and new food allergy diagnosis. She discusses some ways allergies have had a positive impact on her life, the importance of seeing the bright and positive side of having an allergy, how allergies allow you to get creative and have fun with your food, becoming more aware of what you are putting in your body, and much more.
Allergy News Article - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8661351/Jo-Frost-breaks-tears-speaks-deathly-food-allergy-Supernanny-USA.html
K...2020-09-3044 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceCan an Anaphylactic Reaction Cause Anxiety? With Jenna TsoWelcome back to another season of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. YAY! In today's episode, we are talking with Jenna Tso from the allergen-friendly food blog, Tso Yum. We discuss Jenna's allergy journey, the first anaphylactic reaction she remembers, her most severe allergic reaction to date and how it affected her mental health, why she started her blog "Tso Yum", and much more.
Allergy News article: https://scienmag.com/study-finds-babies-born-in-fall-at-higher-risk-for-allergic-diseases/
Connect with Jenna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsoyum/
Jenna's Blog, Tso Yum: https://www.tsoyum.com
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Define U RadioAfter Dark 2: Racism in 2020 with guest Donna BarnesHow do you deal with racism without internalizing hate? It is hard, but possible.
In this After Dark Conversation, host Valencia talks to her friend counselor Donna Barnes a about a situation, dealing with racism and how not to go off but still be ready!
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Are you giving off a racist energy? Can black people be racist?
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.c...2020-09-0801 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceSeason One Reflection + What's Coming Soon on Oh My Allergies!Today's episode signifies the end of Season 1 of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today's episode, Valencia reflects on season one of the podcast and talks about what is to come for upcoming episodes of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. We are so excited for future episodes of the Oh My Allergies! Podcast and stay tuned!
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CallMeValBarnes2020-08-1103 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceOh My Favorites: Allergy Friendly Restaurants in AtlantaToday's episode is another Oh My Favorites episode. Valencia talks all about some of her favorite allergy friendly restaurants in Atlanta. She discusses her favorite things to get from these restaurants, the types of food each restaurant offers, her personal experience with the restaurants when it comes to meal options for various diets, the level of care they have for customers with food allergies in terms of food preparation and cleaning processes to avoid as much cross contamination as possible, and much more! Listen to this episode to get recommendations on restaurants you may not be familiar with for...2020-08-0453 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is a Latex Allergy?In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about what a latex allergy and the effects latex can have on your skin and your diet. Before she gets right into it, she first breaks down what latex is and its origin in order for listeners to fully understand what latex allergy is. In addition, she discusses some of the symptoms of latex allergy, how latex can affect what food you can and cannot eat for those who are highly sensitive to latex, what you can do to better prepared in situations when coming across/in contact with latex and products wi...2020-07-2838 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat You Should Not Say to Someone with AllergiesIn today’s episode, Valencia talks about what you should not say to someone with allergies and how to be an allergy ally. She discusses:
Different questions and statements that people tend to say to people with allergies
Explains why questions and statements such as “Oh, you’ll find something to eat” and How do you survive without eating that because it’s so good?” are problematic
How to rephrase insensitive, dismissive questions and statements in a way that is helpful and supportive towards the allergy community
This episode is great for people who may not have allergies th...2020-07-1446 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Make Allergy Friendly Meals with Basic IngredientsIn today’s episode, Valencia talks about how to make allergy friendly meals with basic ingredients that are exciting with ingredients you'll most likely have in your refrigerator and pantry. As we've all been in quarantine, a lot of people are cooking more and are having to learn how to find their way around the kitchen. Valencia does a rapid fire of different meal ideas for food items such as beans, rice, pasta, kale, sweet potatoes, quinoa, and more! Listen to this episode to get some inspiration for meal ideas for your quarantine cooking adventures or just your regular co...2020-07-0739 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is a Wine Allergy?In today’s episode, Valencia talks about what a wine allergy is, some of the symptoms of wine allergies, what contributing factors can cause you to be allergic to wine, how to prevent a wine allergy, and what you can do to be better prepared in situations when coming across/in contact with any of the allergens in wine. But before she gets into today’s topic, she talks about what she’s been watching on TV, her thoughts of the possibility of doing school online again due to COVID-19, and the Twitter hashtag #WearADamnMask during her What’s Been Goi...2020-06-3035 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceIt's a Sun Allergy, Not Heat Rash: What is a Sun Allergy?In today’s episode, Valencia talks all about sun allergies. She discusses what a sun allergy is, the different types of sun allergies, the difference between heat rash and sun allergies, possible symptoms of Polymorphous light eruption, or PMLE and Solar urticaria, and how to prevent an allergic reaction to the sun and its UV rays.
Allergy News - https://www.health.com/condition/allergy/benadryl-stick-bug-bites-amazon
Resources to learn more about sun allergies:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sun-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20378077
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17681-sun-allergy
If you...2020-06-2325 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhy Blacks Are More Likely to Develop Food Allergies? The Importance of Food Allergy EducationIn today’s episode, Valencia discusses the topic of black people and food allergies. She talks about why blacks are more likely to develop food allergies and the importance of food allergy education within the Black community as a black women with food allergies.
In this episode, she specifically discusses:
The effects of Black people not being educated on food allergies and the seriousness behind them
The importance for BIPOC/POC to educate themselves when it comes to food allergies Black people having more food allergies than whites according to Food Allergy and Asthm...2020-06-1629 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Food Allergy Discrimination?In today's episode, Valencia talks about such a serious topic, discrimination. She talks about systemic discrimination racially against blacks, and discrimination with allergies. In the "What's Going On" segment, she addresses the passing of George Floyd and talks about the protests currently happening throughout the U.S. on systemic racism against blacks, police brutality, racial injustice, and white privilege to raise awareness and have these tough conversations. She goes on to discuss updates from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) and Spokin about the FDA's Temporary Policy for Labeling Flexibility and talks about some organizations that have come forward to s...2020-06-0335 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceAre You Allergic to Makeup? How to Tell If You Are Allergic to Beauty ProductsIn today’s episode, Valencia talks all about if you can be allergic to makeup and beauty products. She discusses the common type of allergic reaction, contact dermatitis and the different types of contact dermatitis for skin allergies. In additon, she talks about some of the reasons behind why people might get a skin reaction, how to treat a makeup allergy, and how to avoid skin reactions to beauty products.
Allergy News articles: (1) FDA Flexibility Policy Regarding Certain Labeling Requirements for Food for Humans - https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-temporary-flexibility-policy-regarding-certain-labeling-requirements-foods-humans
(2) Tips on Alleviating Face...2020-05-2632 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceAre you Faking a Food Allergy? Understanding Why It's Not Cool to Fake ItToday’s episode is all about faking a food allergy. Yep, you read that right. Faking an allergy. Valencia discusses how there are people who fake having a food allergy, why you should not fake a food allergy, why non-allergic people should take food allergies seriously, and the consequences that come along with faking a food allergy. It’s never okay to fake allergies and have allergies “part time”.
Whether you are guilty of faking a food allergy or know someone who has, you should definitely give this episode a listen. Learn why non-allergic people should recognize the serio...2020-05-1929 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Cook with Allergies: Food Allergy SubstitutesIn today's episode, Valencia talks all about cooking with allergies in honor of May being Allergy Awareness Month and this week specifically being Food Allergy Awareness Week. She talks about food allergens such as egg, dairy, milk, wheat and more! She gives recommendations for products, tips, and recipes she has learned for food allergy substitutes for various food allergens. Listen to this episode to learn more about alternatives to some of your old favorites pre-food allergies and continue to have fun in the kitchen.
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Chili Macaroni recipe from the blog - https://lifeofavegaholic.co...2020-05-1337 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Read Food Labels for AllergensIn today’s episode, Valencia talks about how to read food labels for allergens. She talks about what you should be looking for, foods where top allergens such as peanuts, eggs, and milk tend to hide in, the alternate names for top allergens, and much more!
Listen in to learn about what Valencia has been up to lately, the importance of reading food labels for allergens, a little about food labeling laws and regulations, alternate names for various allergens, and more!
Items Mentioned in Episode:
Allergy News article - https://www.allergicliving.com/2020/02/26/stu...2020-05-0542 min
Define U RadioDUR 246 | The Reality of Suicide: Awareness and Prevention with Donna Barnes (Self Reflection Series)This show was recorded before the current lockdown.
It was reported a young teenage committed suicide recently and the importance of releasing this show became evident. Please listen, take notes and be aware of the unspoken and spoken stressors in the people you love. If you are someone you know are dealing with suicidal thoughts,etc dial 800-273-8255 and/or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)
Everyone doesn't leave a note when it comes to suicide. It could be an impulsive act or planned out. Repeat guest, Donna Barnes of https://www.gracefullypurposedcounseling.com...2020-04-2353 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceMy Dog Is Itching: How to Help Dogs with AllergiesWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. In today's episode, Valencia talks ALL about dog allergies. She doesn't mean being allergic to dogs, but actual dogs dealing with allergies. Interesting stuff right?
She talks about how dogs can experience a pollen allergy and other environmental allergies as well as her dog's personal experience with a pollen allergy and environmental allergies. She also discusses her tips on how to help dogs and pets that have a pollen allergy and/or other environmental allergies.
Listen to this episode to learn more about how your dogs and pe...2020-04-2127 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Make Pollen Season Suck Less: Understanding and Managing a Pollen AllergyIn today's episode, Valencia talks about how to manage pollen allergies and gives her personal guide on how to survive pollen season. She discusses spring allergy myths from this week's Allergy News article. She shares tips that help make pollen season more bearable and easier to navigate as she is a victim of hayfever herself. In addition, she talks about foods that can help alleviate your pollen allergy symptoms. This episode is a definite must listen for those battling spring allergies. You're not alone and we can get through it together!
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...2020-04-1441 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat is Histamine Intolerance?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! podcast with Valencia Barnes. In today's episode, Valencia talks about what histamine intolerance is. Before she gets right into it, she first breaks down what histamine is and what an intolerance is in order for listeners to fully understand what histamine intolerance is. In addition, she discusses the differences between histamine intolerance and food allergies, how histamine can affect those with food allergies and those with seasonal allergies, and also what are some foods high in histamine.
Foodie News article: https://www.allergicliving.com/2020/01/31/student-sues-college-claiming-discrimination-over-dairy-allergy/
Article(s) mentioned in...2020-04-0736 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Make the Best of the Worst: Staying Positive and Boosting Your Immune SystemValencia talks all about how to remain positive and make the best of things during the climate we are currently living in with COVID-19. She discusses her favorite things to do and listen to in times where your thoughts are veering off into negativity land such as listening to podcasts *wink wink*, audiobooks, music, etc.
She also talks about foods that will help you boost your immune system to make sure you are treating your body right and making sure you stay strong not only mentally, but physically in these uncertain times.
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Define U RadioDUR 244 | Building your SELF esteem with Donna Barnes (Self Reflection Series)In this time of #socialdistancing, you can work on your star player...YOU! What does a healthy level of self esteem look like? What impacts your self esteem? How can you build it up? If you are taking this time to work on you, start here with building your self esteem. Pens and paper ready!
About Guest Donna Barnes
Donna is a single parent who strives to beat the odds. She doesn't let her past define her nor hold her back. She obtained her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, while maintaining a fulltime job, managing the household, all while...2020-03-2540 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Deal with Food Allergy Anxiety and StressWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies podcast. In today's episode, Valencia talks about dealing with anxiety and stress that may come from having food allergies, food intolerances, and autoimmune diseases such as Celiac disease. She talks about dealing with food allergies while being homeschooled to her dealing with food allergies in a world of unknowns, college. She discusses the stress and anxiety that came with her transition to college and tips that have helped her cope with it all and maintain a positive outlook.
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Foodie News: https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/488203-p...2020-03-2432 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceLet's Talk about Allergies and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)Today's episode is all about allergies as we enter pollen/environmental allergies season, and the corona virus. Valencia talks about how the corona virus has affected the world and the world around her. She also discusses the differences and similarities in allergy symptoms and COVID-19 (corona virus) symptoms according to sources like CNN, CDC, and others, as well as how COVID-19 (corona virus) affects those with seasonal allergies.
Foodie News article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/facts-and-myths-about-boosting-your-immune-system-11584050588
CNN article referenced: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/health/coronavirus-cold-allergies-flu-difference-symptoms-wellness-trnd/index.html
Information from the CDC: https://w...2020-03-1728 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWhat Is Anaphylaxis?Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! podcast! Today's episode is all about anaphylaxis. Valencia discusses the differences between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, what is anaphylaxis, symptoms of anaphylaxis according to the AAAAI, some of her run-throughs and experiences with anaphylaxis, and more! Listen in to learn more about anaphylaxis with the help of this article from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI): https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/allergies/anaphylaxis
Items Mentioned:
Foodie News - https://www.allergicliving.com/experts/should-you-lie-down-during-an-anaphylactic-reaction/
Resources for Food Allergies + Anaphylaxis:
https://w...2020-03-1037 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceNavigating Food Allergies in CollegeIn today's episode, Valencia talks about dealing with food allergies while in college. She talks about a little about tips she's learned along her food allergy journey and things she struggles with as a student with food allergies in college. She also talks about things that annoy her when it comes to navigating cafeteria/meal plan life and eating out with friends in college.
Foodie News Article Mentioned: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2019/12/22/354387/one-texas-university-launches-an-allergen-free-college-cafeteria/
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Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com
*Subscribe to Life of a Vegaholic he...2020-02-2534 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceHow to Beat Indoor Winter AllergiesWinter Allergies, who is she? In today's episode, Valencia discusses her favorite products and tips to help you get through those annoying winter indoor allergies and just beat indoor winter allergies as she has environmental allergies. She talks about her favorite essential oils to help her with nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms, natural remedies that work for her, how to deal with indoor allergies when you have pets, and more!
Items Mentioned:
Essential Oils Set: https://www.amazon.com/Woolzies-Therapeutic-Wellness-Essential-Immunity/dp/B079FZBHG3
Pet Grooming Glove: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...2020-02-1828 minOh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceVegetarian Grocery StaplesWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies podcast! In today's episode, Valencia talks the 2020 Super Bowl, what's been happening with her lately, foodie news, and then dives into her vegetarian grocery staples. She talks about her vegetarian and vegan-friendly must-haves for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for work, internship life, and especially for day to day life as a college student. She discusses her favorite produce, canned goods, grains, and more!
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Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource73 Questions with Valencia Barnes Part TwoIn today’s episode, Valencia picks up where she left off in 73 Questions Part 1! She talks about whose pantry she would want to raid, who she would want to switch lives with, one thing she wished she knew at 19, and MORE!Blog: https://www.lifeofavegaholic.comTwitter + Instagram: @CallMeValBarnes // Business Inquiries ONLY: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
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Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource73 Questions with Valencia Barnes Part OneIn today's episode, you get to know Valencia a little better through 73 questions inspired from Vogue! Valencia talks about why she started blogging and then answers the first half of the questions by talking about her guilty pleasure TV shows, traveling, what inspires her, and more! Things get a little deep on the podcast! Blog: http://www.lifeofavegaholic.com // Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
This episode contains music by Kronicle, available under a CC-BY license on Soundcloud.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2020-01-2839 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceMy Food Journey: From Vegetarian to Flexitarian to Vegetarian AgainWelcome back to the Oh My Allergies podcast! Today, Valencia talks about her vegetarianism journey. She talks about how she initially grew up being a pescatarian, life as a flexitarian, and why she decided to become a pescatarian AGAIN! Listen in to hear about her journey which includes laughs about pizza pretzels and turkey bacon!
Twitter: @CallMeValBarnes // Instagram: @CallMeValBarnes // Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
This episode contains music by Kronicle, available under a CC-BY license on Soundcloud.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2020-01-2124 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy Resource#FoodieGoals: New Year's Food Resolutions for 2020!Welcome to a new episode of Oh My Allergies. Today, Valencia shares her food resolutions and foodie goals for the new year such as eating less fried food, eat more greens, trying more vegan-friendly restaurants, and more!
Keep Up With The Vegaholic!
Twitter: @CallMeValBarnes // Instagram: @CallMeValBarnes // YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LifeofaVegaholic Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
This episode contains music by Kronicle, available under a CC-BY license on Soundcloud.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2020-01-1423 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceOh My Favorites: 2019 EditionIn today's episode of Oh My Allergies, Valencia shares a few of her favorite things from the year 2019 as we enter 2020. She discusses food, restaurants, music, skincare, and more.
Keep up with the Vegaholic!
Twitter: @CallMeValBarnes
Instagram: @CallMeValBarnes
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LifeofaVegaholic
Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2020-01-0745 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceNavigating the Holiday Season with Food AllergiesWelcome to a new episode of Oh My Allergies. Today, Valencia gives out her tips on how to survive and navigate the holiday season with food allergies, so that you can feel confident when navigating certain situations and fully enjoy yourself without your allergies holding you back.She discusses topics such as cross contamination, the importance of asking questions about what's in dishes at parties, bringing a "safe" dish, and much more!Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2020-01-0135 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceThe Life of a Vegaholic: How I Found Out I Was Allergic to NutsWelcome to a new episode of Oh My Allergies. Today, Valencia talks about what's been going on in her "What's Going On" update, her current "Foodie Likes and Dislikes" and gives us the 411 on news within the food allergy community with her "Foodie News". Then, she shares a glimpse into the Life of a Vegaholic by telling the story of how she found out she was allergic to macadamia nuts and what she learned through those experiences.Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2019-12-2721 min
Oh My Allergies! - Your Allergy ResourceWelcome to the Oh My Allergies Podcast!Welcome to the Oh My Allergies podcast - a show dedicated to helping people navigate life with food allergies and learn how to thrive with them. In the very first episode, I (Valencia, your host) am introducing myself a bit to you all and telling you all what you can expect from the podcast. Business inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message2019-12-2403 min