Have you or someone you know dealt with itchy and dry skin that’s so irritating you scratch it until it bleeds? You might have tried all the creams and ointments, yet nothing offers you relief. You’re not alone — an…
More than 4 million Americans are diagnosed with Sjögren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the moisture-producing glands. That includes the salivary and lacrimal (tear-producing) glands, causing painfully dry eyes and mouth. But like other…
If your child has a food allergy, you are probably already aware if, for example, he gets hives after he eats strawberries, or he can’t breathe around peanuts. Because of this immediate immune response or IgE reaction, food allergies are…
Dr. Susan Blum is the Founder and Director of Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York. She is a Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Specialist, Dr. Blum is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for The Dr. Oz…