Mold, Mast Cells, and Gut Health

Unraveling the Connection: Mold, Mast Cells, and Gut Health

In medical school, we learned about the body by breaking it down into each system. Everything is neatly categorized into distinct compartments. While this certainly makes sense from an academic standpoint, the truth is, the body is much more complex than that. The body’s systems are intricately and inextricably interconnected – it’s impossible to truly…

Ginseng

Ginseng For Chronic Fatigue: This Herb’s Remarkable Effects

Ever experienced a day when getting out of bed feels like a monumental feat, as if you’ve just run a marathon in your sleep? Or found yourself wondering why a good night’s rest hasn’t rejuvenated you the way it used to?  If the mere thought of checking off your to-do list leaves you utterly drained,…

Boost Your Natural Detoxification: How to Detoxify Your Way to a Healthier, Happier Life

Your body is like a finely-tuned machine – with every cell in your body working in harmony to keep you alive and maintain a delicate equilibrium. But, in our modern world that’s a whirlwind of chemicals, stressors, and sedentary living, even the most finely-tuned systems can use a little support. That’s why supporting your body’s…

Histamine

Too Much Histamine? How to Naturally Boost Your Diamine Oxidase (DAO) Levels

What comes to mind when you hear the word histamine? If allergy-soothing over-the-counter antihistamine drugs like Benadryl pop into your head, chances are histamine hasn’t given you much trouble other than a few runny noses in the spring. But if you’re someone who’s struggled with things like severe allergies, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome…

Lab Tests

15 Essential Lab Tests Everyone Should Consider by the Time They’re 30

What comes to mind when you think of ways to be proactive about your health? If things like a healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep pop into your head, you’re certainly not wrong.  But there’s one often overlooked step that, as a Functional Medicine Doctor, I always recommend as one of the most…

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Can MCAS Really Be Triggered by Toxic Mold?

What do migraines, skin rashes, and digestive issues all have in common? They can all be triggered by a complex condition known as mast cell activation syndrome – a tricky imbalance that causes some of your immune cells to begin malfunctioning.  Getting to the root cause of this perplexing condition and its troubling symptoms can…

Limbic System

How Multiple Chemical Sensitivities May Be Linked to Your Limbic System

Have you ever had someone tell you something is “all in your head”? Or been dismissed as dramatic or even delusional when you try to explain how you’re feeling? This is the unfortunate reality for many people who struggle with an “invisible illness” known as multiple chemical sensitivities. But as it turns out, telling those…