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What to Know About Seasonal Allergies

What to Know About Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal Allergies & Mast Cells Part One in Our Seasonal Allergy Blog Series Spring is right around the corner, which means those of us with seasonal allergies, asthma, autoimmunity, and other complex chronic conditions are in for several long months of sneezing, nose-blowing, nasal congestion, skin itching, and irritated, watering eyes. These annoying allergy symptoms …

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Hypothyroidism & Estrogen Dominance

Hypothyroidism & Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen dominance (or dysestrogenism) occurs when our estrogen levels increase and become out of balance with our other reproductive hormones (like progesterone and testosterone). It’s a hormonal condition that’s becoming more and more common as a result of the many hormone-disrupting toxins we’re exposed to in our everyday lives. Many people are surprised to learn …

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Insulin Resistance & Hashimotos

The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and Hashimoto’s

Insulin resistance is a type of blood sugar condition that occurs when the body becomes less responsive to insulin, a pancreatic hormone. This incredibly important hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar — a major fuel source for the body — and certain hormonal disorders, medications, and lifestyle factors can impair the body’s ability to …

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