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Thoughtful woman in a laboratory examining the complex interplay of mast cells, food particles, and the gut-brain connection, symbolizing the pursuit of understanding the mysteries behind allergies and food sensitivities.

The Mast Cell Mystery: Why Even Experts are Puzzled science & research Apr 16, 2024

If you thought you understood how allergies work, think again.

Emerging research on mast cells, the immune system's key players in allergic...

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Rethinking the Body's Communication Network: Immune and Nervous Systems Intertwined science & research Apr 02, 2024

Get ready to have your understanding of the body challenged!

Scientists are overturning the traditional idea that your immune system, nervous...

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Beyond Vision: How Vitamin A Shapes Your Gut Immune System science & research Mar 15, 2024

Did you know the same vitamin famous for healthy eyes also plays a crucial role in your gut?

Recent research reveals that Vitamin A, particularly...

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Could Probiotics and Fiber Unlock the Key to Food Allergy Prevention? science & research Mar 08, 2024

Could the answer to preventing food allergies lie in the complex interplay between probiotics, fiber, and your gut?

Emerging research highlights...

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Beyond Fingerprints: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Health and Allergies science & research Mar 01, 2024

Did you know you have a unique internal world of bacteria and other microbes that's as individual as your fingerprints? It's called your...

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Understanding Recurrent Infections and Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PIDD) science & research Nov 27, 2023

Recurrent infections can significantly disrupt everyday life, affecting both physical health and overall well-being. Understanding the implications...

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How much I made from big Pharma? science & research Dec 12, 2022

I recently made a TikTok about the kickbacks that are common when recommending supplements and non-insurance-covered testing.

This...

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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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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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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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