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Autoimmune & Immunity

Autoimmune conditions involve the immune system attacking the body's own tissues, and while conventional medicine manages the inflammation, naturopathic care asks why the immune system lost its footing in the first place. Gut health, toxin load, infections, and stress are all key drivers I investigate.

What You Need to Know

Do I have an autoimmune thyroid condition?

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease driven by identifiable triggers, treating the thyroid without addressing the immune dysfunction misses the point.

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Why am I so chronically exhausted?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ME/CFS is a complex, multi-system condition, but one with identifiable biological mechanisms that can be meaningfully addressed.

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Conditions I Treat

Hashimoto'sRheumatoid ArthritisPsoriasisEczemaLupusVitiligoMast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Multiple SclerosisSjogren's SyndromeCancerChronic Fatigue SyndromeFibromyalgia

Detox

Mold Illness and CIRS: A Naturopathic Guide

May 7, 2026

Mold illness is one of the most underrecognized conditions in medicine, yet it may be affecting far more people than currently diagnosed. Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is the clinical name for the multi-system inflammatory response triggered by exposure to water-damaged buildings. If you've been sick for years with no clear diagnosis, mold could be the missing piece.

Chronic Inflammation: The Root Cause Behind Most Disease

April 30, 2026

Acute inflammation is your body's healing response: redness, swelling, heat after an injury. Chronic low-grade inflammation is something entirely different. It's a persistent, smoldering immune activation that silently damages tissues and drives virtually every major chronic disease: heart disease, diabetes, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Identifying and resolving it is one of the most impactful things you can do for your long-term health.

Heavy Metal Toxicity: Signs, Testing, and Treatment

April 16, 2026

Heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum among them) accumulate silently in your tissues over a lifetime. By the time symptoms appear, the burden can be significant. Understanding where exposure comes from, how to test for it accurately, and what clinical treatment looks like is essential for anyone dealing with unexplained neurological, immune, or metabolic symptoms.