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5 things I would never do as an Immunologist with an Autoimmune Disease | Part 1: Sacrificing Sleep allergy & immunology Sep 16, 2022

In my last blog, I shared the 5 things I would never do as an immune system expert with an autoimmune disease.

If you missed it, check out this...

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5 Things I Would Never Do as an Immunologist with an Autoimmune Disease allergy & immunology Sep 14, 2022

I jumped on the TikTok trend a few weeks ago and made a video about the 5 things I would never do as an allergist/immunologist and then turned it...

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Digging into the nuance of labs science & research Sep 02, 2022

One thing I get asked about A LOT from patients and my medical trainees (med students, residents, and fellows) is about the role of testing in the...

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5 Things I Would Never do as an Allergy and Immune System Expert allergy & immunology Aug 26, 2022

Jumping on the recent TikTok trend of medical professionals sharing the things they would never do given their knowledge and expertise, I am...

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Supplements, self-coaching and smudges... science & research Aug 19, 2022

In case you missed the last blog, this is the second blog in a series digging into my take on some of the functional medicine-type approaches. ...

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The image shows an assortment of medical and health-related items spread out on a white surface. There's a stethoscope, various bottles of pills, blister packs of capsules, a mortar with herbs, loose herbs, and a syringe, juxtaposed with natural remedies like dried flowers and berries, indicating a theme of both conventional and alternative medicine. This could be illustrative of the holistic approach taken in functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine.
Functional vs Integrative vs Lifestyle Medicine? science & research Aug 12, 2022

I had someone reach out asking for my thoughts and recommendations on a proposed treatment course by their functional medicine doc.  It is not...

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The Crunchy Allergist YouTube Channel events & announcements Aug 07, 2022

I am happy to announce that I recently started my own YouTube Channel.

Why?

I want to be able to share my views, insights, and knowledge not...

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Fighting Fatigue: Part 1- What is it and what contributes to it? practical tips & sustainable solutions Jun 21, 2022

 

Ugh fatigue.

This has been one of the most frustrating symptoms associated with my Systemic Sjogren’s.  In fact 96% of those of...

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3 Misperceptions and Myths About Food Allergies allergy & immunology Jun 03, 2022

Recently, singer and musician Halsey shared her recent allergy testing results on TikTok along with the news of her recent diagnosis of...

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5 Things Your Immunologist Wants You to Know- Part 5 allergy & immunology May 29, 2022

Navigating chronic illness can be extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and generally a big PIA. 

Finding a doctor that is a good fit,...

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