COVID-19 has undeniably shifted the way we think about health, especially for those with autoimmune conditions. The anxiety surrounding COVID-19 is enough to manage on its own, but if you have an autoimmune disease, there’s the added concern of balancing…
If you’re a woman living with an autoimmune condition, you may feel frustrated by the limitations of conventional medicine. Often, it takes years or decades to get a diagnosis–delayed diagnoses for women are unfortunately common. Then, once diagnosed, you’re offered…
The Power of Food in Fighting Inflammation When it comes to inflammation, food plays a pivotal role. The foods you choose can either calm inflammation or fuel it. If you’re here, you likely already know that diet is critical for…
When you hear the word “inflammation,” what comes to mind? Do you associate it with the body’s natural defense mechanism—responding to injury, infection, or illness? Or do you think of it as something negative, like constant pain, acne flare-ups, or…
If you’re struggling with chronic immune system issues such as persistent allergies, frequent infections, or skin conditions, your immune response might be dominated by a dominant “Th2 response.” In this post, I’ll explain what “Th2 dominance” is, how it affects…
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the United States, is a complex autoimmune disease affecting primarily women between the ages of 30-50. This condition arises when the immune system mistakenly targets the thyroid, gradually impairing its function. Unlike…
