When I was diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory condition, my view of the world changed. Everything now seemed to have the potential to worsen my symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Foods, drinks, cleaning products… Every time I turned on my computer it seemed there was a new warning about a favorite food, or a new supplement […]
Category: The Inflammation Influence
What to do when you are not “fine”
“You’re fine now. All of your tests came back negative.” Have you heard this from doctors after completing a round or more of chemotherapy, getting bariatric surgery, recovering from an MS exacerbation, or taking a weight-loss or other drug? Did you want to respond with something like: “But I’m not fine! Something in my body […]
How Parasites Contribute to Autoimmunity
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition or experience chronic aches and pains, it is worthwhile to consider that you may also have an underlying parasitic infection. In my 12 years of clinical experience, I have found that most people suffering from autoimmune or chronic conditions — including but not limited to multiple […]
Are Thyroid Issues Related to Inflammation?
Reader Question: Have other hypothyroid / Hashimoto’s people done your protocols and seen improvements in their symptoms? Answer: Yes! You may want to listen to this Thyroid Answers podcast where I talk a lot about thyroid issues with Dr. Eric Balcavage, or this episode of Save My Thyroid with Dr. Eric Osansky. I believe that […]
What do Celine Dion, Selma Blair, and Christina Applegate have in common?
Rampant inflammation. While Selma Blair and Christina Applegate have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Celine Dion received a rare diagnosis of something called stiff-person syndrome. Both MS and stiff-person syndrome are considered autoimmune diseases, which means that an overactive immune system releases damaging inflammation that affects the nervous system. When making a specific diagnosis, doctors […]
