Gluten Free Holiday Guide The holiday season can be challenging for those who follow a gluten-free diet. With so many traditional dishes and treats containing gluten, preparing and planning is essential. The most common foods containing gluten include traditional stuffing made with bread crumbs or cubes containing gluten. Gravies are often thickened with flour that…
What are the Symptoms of Leaky Gut? Understanding Leaky Gut: A Brief Overview Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition that affects the lining of the intestines. The condition occurs when the tight junctions between the cells in the intestinal wall become loose, allowing substances such as toxins, bacteria, and undigested…
What are the Symptoms of Long COVID? Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms and complications following a COVID-19 infection. While most people recover from COVID-19 within a few weeks, many individuals continue to experience symptoms for months. These symptoms can vary widely…
What are the Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect the connective tissues in the body. Symptoms of EDS can vary widely depending on the specific type and severity of the condition. It is named after two physicians, Edvard Ehlers and Henri-Alexandre Danlos, who first described the condition in…
Dangers and Symptoms of Mold Exposure Mold exposure can come from various places and lead to many symptoms not readily associated with mold. Let’s start with a refresher on mold exposure and how it affects one’s health, then review the symptoms of mold exposure. Humans can be exposed to mold through various means. The most…
Jennifer’s Journey: Battling Five Rare Diseases and Finding Hope at Restoration Healthcare Jennifer’s Health Decline and Initial Symptoms Jennifer crashed pretty hard. “I ended up in a hospital, and my health just declined from there. I lost a lot of weight rapidly; I could hardly eat,” she said. Every day, a new symptom presented itself.…
Why is Lyme Disease a Parasitic Infection? Parasitic Transmission of Lyme Disease Through Ticks Lyme disease is classified as a parasitic infection because it is transmitted through tick bites. Ticks are arachnids that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. The most common bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, is carried by certain species,…
What Are Lyme Disease Symptoms? Lyme Disease is a parasitic disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Occasionally, but rarely, Borrelia mayonii also transmits to humans through the bite of these tiny black-legged ticks. Other forms of the bacteria, including B. afzelii and B. garinii are…
Chronic Illnesses Connected to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Mast Cell Disorder Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Mast Cell Disorder (mastocytosis) are related conditions that cause dysfunction of mast cells, but they differ in several key aspects. While both conditions involve mast cell dysfunction, MCAS is the abnormal activation of mast cells, which…
Managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is characterized by an abnormally rapid heart rate upon standing up. The conditions are seldom seen alone and often accompany other challenging-to-diagnose syndromes and diseases. Usually, the cause is not quickly diagnosed and needs an experienced medical team to find the reason. Ten Common…