Articles Featuring All Things Allergy, Autoimmunity, & Anti-inflammatory Living

As a board-certified allergy/immunology/lifestyle/functional medicine physician and certified life coach, I understand the frustration of seasonal allergy flare-ups firsthand. I also live with Sjogren’s and chronic sinus issues, so those itchy, watery eyes, runny noses, and asthma attacks are ...

Today, we're talking about a topic that's becoming increasingly important for all of us –– climate change, wildfire smoke, and their effects on our immune system health.

While we often associate wildfires with the West Coast, the reality is climate change is impacting everyone, everywhere....

Allergies. Those itchy, sneezy, wheezy days can make you feel like a prisoner in your own home! As a board-certified allergy and immunology physician, and a lifelong allergy sufferer, I'm passionate about helping people find relief. In this article, we’ll embark on a scientific adventure, explori...

MCAS: Unmasking the Mystery of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). It’s a condition that often flies under the radar, mistaken for other illnesses, leaving patients feeling lost and frustrated. As a physician and a fellow autoimmune patient, I understand the c...

Allergies –– those frustrating immune system overreactions –– affect millions worldwide. From the annoying sniffles and itchy eyes of hay fever to the life-threatening emergency of anaphylaxis, understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step towards finding relief.

As a holisticall...

Chronic hives (urticaria) and swelling (angioedema) are frustrating skin conditions that plague millions. As an allergist, immunologist, and fellow autoimmune patient, I know firsthand how these unpredictable symptoms can disrupt your life. I’m here to shed some light on these conditions, offer p...