If your allergies, hives, flushing, anxiety, or food reactions seem to have ramped up around the same time your cycles started shifting, you are not imagining it, and you are not alone. Science is finally catching up to what so many midlife women have been telling us for years.
Now imagine this happening in your own body. Your connective tissue – the “glue” that helps hold everything in place – is poorly constructed and isn’t strong enough, meaning that your skin and joints can stretch and hyperextend beyond normal human limits. The thought of being super flexible might sound cool, until you realize that it’s not just the limbs that get all jumbled up, your nerves do, too.This is a reality for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.
Today, we’re going to dive into exactly what a highly sensitive person is, the great and not-so-great aspects of being so sensitive, and most importantly – some ways you can leverage your sensitivity to make it one of your most valuable and powerful strengths.
The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein—from both infection and vaccination—can trigger this cascade, leading to the microthromboses, chronic inflammation, and persistent symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and cardiovascular issues. This same PAF-mediated pathway is implicated in other chronic conditions, including autoimmune issues and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
What if the plastic you throw away doesn’t just pollute the planet, but ends up inside your body, too? It might sound extreme, but that’s exactly what researchers are discovering. Tiny fragments of plastic – known as microplastics – are now turning up in everything from bottled water and table salt to human blood, gut…
You’re doing all the “right” things – eating clean, sweating it out, taking your supplements, maybe even trying a full-on detox protocol – but you still don’t feel quite right. The brain fog lingers. The inflammation flares. The fatigue won’t budge. Sound familiar? If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of chronic symptoms, mystery reactions,…
Have you ever noticed that when you're stressed, it's not just your mind that feels the pressure? Maybe you've experienced your heart racing, your stomach twisting in knots, or even a sudden rash appearing on your skin. That’s because, beneath the surface of our daily lives, there exists a remarkable interplay between stress and every…
As a functional medicine physician dedicated to discovering the root causes of illness and supporting the body's innate healing capabilities, I'm constantly exploring innovative therapies that align with these principles. Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing firsthand the remarkable treatments offered at Renue Healthcare, and I'm excited to share my journey with you. A…
Mast cells are an important part of your immune system, without them you would never heal from an injury. However, there is a condition where they become overactive and cause serious problems in the body – this condition is called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
Have you ever experienced seemingly unrelated symptoms affecting multiple body systems—unexplained rashes, digestive issues, brain fog, heart palpitations—that doctors can't quite figure out? You might have been told it's “all in your head” or given a patchwork of diagnoses that don't quite explain the full picture of your health struggles. As a functional medicine physician,…
