Insights, Answers & Stories from the GAIN Community

Dr. Doug Jones

November 3, 2025

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5 Minutes

Don't guess! A food allergy expert provides accurate diagnosis, personalized management & peace of mind. Find your qualified specialist today.

Dr. Doug Jones

October 20, 2025

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5 Minutes

Discover personalized allergy care for lasting relief. Get precise diagnostics & tailored treatments for asthma, eczema, & food allergies.

Dr. Doug Jones

October 20, 2025

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5 Minutes

Beyond the buzz: discover true immune system strengthening! Learn effective habits, diet, and debunk common myths for lasting health.

Dr. Doug Jones

October 20, 2025

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5 Minutes

Explore the game-changing food allergy breakthrough! Learn how new therapies offer protection and hope for managing allergies.

Dr. Doug Jones

October 15, 2025

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5 Minutes

A data-driven look at Benadryl (diphenhydramine) dispels common myths about its effectiveness and speed, emphasizing that non-sedating antihistamines like fexofenadine work just as well—and that epinephrine, not Benadryl, is the essential treatment for severe allergic reactions.

Dr. Doug Jones

October 7, 2025

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5 Minutes

This article explains why broad food allergy panels are often misleading and ineffective, emphasizing the importance of targeted testing and expert interpretation to avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions and misdiagnosis.

Dr. Doug Jones

October 24, 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

October 24, 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.