Insights, Answers & Stories from the GAIN Community

Dr. Doug Jones

September 17, 2025

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5 Minutes

Unlock relief with Eosinophilic esophagitis treatment. Explore diet, drugs, & dilation to manage EoE symptoms and prevent complications.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 17, 2025

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5 Minutes

Considering a food sensitivity test? Learn what's real, what's not, and the gold standard for identifying your food triggers. Get informed!

Dr. Doug Jones

September 14, 2025

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5 Minutes

Food allergies impact more than physical health—they affect mental health, social life, and quality of life for patients and families. Here’s why it matters.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 14, 2025

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5 Minutes

If raw fruits or veggies make your mouth itchy, you may have oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Learn why it happens, symptoms, and how to manage it safely.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 14, 2025

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5 Minutes

Food sensitivity tests promise answers but often mislead. Learn the myths, the science, and safer approaches to managing food-related symptoms.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 12, 2025

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5 Minutes

“Hidden allergies” and “hidden allergens” sound alike but mean very different things. Learn why one is misleading marketing and the other a real risk.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 12, 2025

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5 Minutes

Food allergy care is shifting from avoidance to proactive treatments. Learn how OIT, SLIT, and omalizumab are transforming options for patients.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 11, 2025

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5 Minutes

Not all food reactions are allergies, and not all tests are valid. Learn which food allergy tests work, what they really mean, and when to order them.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 10, 2025

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5 Minutes

Food allergy is more than a medical label—it’s a lifestyle. Learn how integrative approaches, gut health, and immunotherapy can lead to true food freedom.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 9, 2025

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5 Minutes

Food allergy treatments are expanding—from OIT and biologics to microbiome research. Do we need more pharmaceuticals or more farms for lasting solutions?

Dr. Doug Jones

September 9, 2025

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5 Minutes

Egg allergy is common in children with eczema but can also appear in adults. Learn symptoms, testing, vaccines, and treatment options.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 8, 2025

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5 Minutes

Many still reach for Benadryl first during allergic reactions, but data shows non-sedating antihistamines can be equally effective—and safer.

Dr. Doug Jones

September 4, 2025

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5 Minutes

This article explains Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a unique and often-misdiagnosed allergy caused by tick bites that makes people allergic to a sugar found in red meat and other mammal products, outlining its symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention.

Dr. Doug Jones

August 22, 2025

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5 Minutes

Learn why broad food allergy panels and IgG tests are unreliable, and understand the critical differences between true allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances.

Dr. Doug Jones

August 21, 2025

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5 Minutes

This article debunks 11 common myths about food allergies, providing clear, evidence-based explanations to help readers better understand diagnosis, management, and treatment options.