Professional Turned Personal: Success with Sjogren's Syndrome!

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When to Worry About Non-stick Cookware non-toxic without the nonsense Sep 15, 2021

Confession.
I love cooking.
I hate cleaning up.

Thankfully after 9 years of marriage, Aki and I have a good rhythm for...

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Sjogren’s and Cancer Risk: What you Need to Know sjogren's Sep 10, 2021

Conditions associated with a misbehaving immune system more commonly are associated with immune system-related cancers. From the 30,000 foot view,...

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Considering a Side Hustle? 3 Tips To Scratch The Entrepreneurial Itch practical tips & sustainable solutions Sep 07, 2021

Every entity has its origin story…

Crunchy Allergist LLC is no different.

The story of the name, Crunchy Allergist isn’t...

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What's the trouble with talc? non-toxic without the nonsense Aug 27, 2021

Talc is the softest, silkiest mineral on earth. Maybe even as smooth as a baby’s bottom… It’s high capacity to absorb...

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3 Advantages and Annoyances of Academic Medical Care science & research Aug 24, 2021

I talk a lot about practicing in an academic medical setting but have not spent much time explaining what that actually means…

What...

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Seasonal Veggie-Friendly Meal Prep Plan! nutrition & recipes Aug 17, 2021

I pulled together a few recipes to showcase the last summer harvest.

Did you know that the vast majority of us do NOT need to fear the nightshade...

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PFAS aka Forever Chemicals non-toxic without the nonsense Aug 13, 2021

They say nothing lasts forever…

But “they” didn’t know about forever chemicals…

So what are these...

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5 Tips for Traveling with a Chronic Illness, Pregnancy or BOTH! practical tips & sustainable solutions Aug 13, 2021

As my family gears up for what will likely be our last big trip for some time AND our last chance for a babymoon, I wanted to share 5 tips for...

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Burnout and Bias? Or Medical Gaslighting? advocacy & empowerment Aug 05, 2021

Five years into my practice as an academic allergist/immunologist, my perceptions continue to evolve. Though once primarily informed by my...

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Kicking off a Series of Anti-Inflammatory Meal Prep Menus!! nutrition & recipes Jul 20, 2021

Consistently on Instagram and Facebook, posts about food get more love than most. I love responding to requests from #TeamCrunchy and sharing what...

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