Allergies

What are you allergic to?  Airborne allergies, such as pollens, dust or mold spores, or food?  Allergy is an abnormal reaction by the immune system to normally occurring substances in the environment.  Many guests are unaware that their fatigue, headaches, upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal problems or skin rashes may be caused by allergies.  Anti-histamines and decongestants only treat symptoms, but allergy immunization strengthens the immune system, increasing your resistance to allergies and secondary infections. 

Most people feel that allergies are normal because "everybody has them".  There is an association between allergies and hormonal imbalance.  Allergies cause adrenal fatigue, and adrenal fatigue leads to allergies.  Vitamin deficiencies also lead to allergy problems.  One single vitamin deficiency will affect your immune system.  At The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness, allergy symptoms invariably improve or resolve in our patients who follow our treatment plan of bio-identical hormones (if indicated), yeast detoxification (if indicated), vitamins, healthy eating plan, and/or sublingual drop therapy.

 

Click here to test yourself for Allergies

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you treat for allergies?

     We treat adults, as well as children as young as 2 years old.

How do you test for allergies?

     We test on the upper arm with a small intradermal needle.  A topical numbing cream may be applied prior to testing.  Children require as few as 4 sticks.

What allergies do we test for?

     We test for 40 common inhalant allergens such as weeds, grasses, trees, mold spores, and animal danders.  We may additionally test for 7 common food sensitivities.

What happens after testing?

     We formulate sublingual allergy drops for you to use at home for your convenience.  No more weekly trips to the doctor's office for painful shots.

Are testing and treatment covered by insurance?

   Although we cannot guarantee coverage, many insurance companies will reimburse up to 100% of your costs.  We can help you determine what your insurance benefits will be for this service.  Since we are not contracted directly with insurance companies, you will be required to pay up front for testing and drops, and we will provide you with a receipt with which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

If you would like more information, or to schedule allergy testing, please call us at (281) 298-6742.