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Food Allergies: Testing and Solutions

Food Allergies: Testing and Solutions

We see patients with food allergies and food sensitivities at our office all the time. The good news is that once we identify your food allergies and food sensitivities, we can come up with a plan to improve your health naturally. Spoiler alert: once you improve your gut, you may be able to reintroduce these foods without symptoms.
Immunotherapy For Allergies

Immunotherapy For Allergies

Allergies can be debilitating and cause significant interruptions to life’s routines. Ranging from minor irritations to potentially life-threatening circumstances, allergy symptoms can vary greatly. At Progressive Medical Center, we create tailor-made immunotherapy programs designed to fit each client’s needs. Our approach focuses on strengthening the immune system and eliminating irritating allergies through a multi-phase process that involves figuring out the specific root cause.
Allergies or Something More?

Allergies or Something More?

An allergy is a heightened response from the immune system to a stimulant that is ordinarily harmless. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance by producing antibodies. These antibodies protect you from unwanted invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection, even if it isn’t. The trigger signals your immune system to release histamine and other chemicals, causing a range of allergic signs and symptoms called allergic reactions.
EP 46: Treatment for Allergies

EP 46: Treatment for Allergies

Allergies got you feeling down this year? Don’t worry… Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette discuss the types of treatments for allergies in this episode: What is a detoxification program and how can it help your allergies?
EP 45: What causes Allergies?

EP 45: What causes Allergies?

It’s that time of year again…allergies are upon us! In this episode, Dr. Agolli and Dr. Burdette discuss: The different types of allergies. Signs and symptoms of allergies.
EP 15: Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain Part 3

EP 15: Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain Part 3

In this episode, Dr. Agolli & Dr. Burdette finish the series on how your food allergies can cause weight gain and what you can do to fix it.
EP 14: Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain Part 2

EP 14: Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain Part 2

On this episode, Dr. Agolli & Dr. Burdette continue the discussion on how your food allergies can cause weight gain and what you can do to fix it.
Are Your Food Allergies/Sensitivities Making You Fat?

Are Your Food Allergies/Sensitivities Making You Fat?

Your digestive system may be making you fat. It’s hard to believe—but very true. Bugs in your digestive tract upset your gut’s immune system, and how they just might be behind those extra pounds. The gut, the immune system, detoxification system, hormones, and more—are connected.
Ep 13: Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain Part 1

Ep 13: Food Allergies Cause Weight Gain Part 1

On this episode, Dr. Agolli & Dr. Burdette discuss how your food allergies can cause weight gain and what you can do to fix it.
Bone Up on Gut Health

Bone Up on Gut Health

Bone broth is chalked full of nutrients that help bone and skin. These nutrients are some of the key nutrients that are also critical for gut health. However, bone broth is time consuming to make. Progressive is now providing a powdered bone broth that can easily be added to shakes, soups, or baking. Some of it is vanilla or chocolate flavored, but there is also a savory flavor that could be added to soups. Here are some of the top reasons to include this easy convenience: