---
title: '006-Your Neighborhood Allergist- Allergies, Food Sensitivities, Gluten, Dairy and More!'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/006-your-neighborhood-allergist-allergies-food-sensitivities-gluten-dairy-and-more'
show: 'Beyond Medicine'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/beyond-medicine'
published: '2018-07-16'
audio: 'unavailable — the host retired the file'
---

# 006-Your Neighborhood Allergist- Allergies, Food Sensitivities, Gluten, Dairy and More!

## Summary

Dr. Payel Gupta, MD. Board Certified in Allergies and Immunology talks to us about the most commonly asked questions regarding allergies, food sensitivities and much more. As a doctor who suffers from allergies herself, Dr. Gupta has a unique compassion for her patients as well as a holistic point of view.

**Key Facts**

What are allergies.

Why are allergies on the rise?

Ways to improve allergies.

Figuring out what you are allergic to.

Nasal Saline Wash.

Bee Pollen - The hype and the facts.

The Allergic Triad.

Should you be tested for food sensitivities?

Mind - body connection and the link to anxiety and food allergies.

Off topic discussion on Mind-Body connection.

The connections between hives and stress.

Gluten- myths vs truths.

Food Diaries.

Lactose intolerance - Hormone induced acne.

Is there a cure for allergies?

Allergy Shots? What are they?

Hygiene Hypothesis.