Summer Colds: How to Prevent and Combat Them
We were taught in medical school about the immune system, digestive system, and nervous system, but we learned about them as separate entities. However, that’s not really how the body works. Everything is connected. We don’t have fences in the body so inflammation in one area is inflammation everywhere. Dysfunction in one system, eventually leads […]
Pool Day Problems: How to Detox from Chlorine
Swimming is one of the best parts of summer — but if your kiddo has eczema or asthma, all that chlorine can come back to bite. The good news? With a few simple steps, we can detox from chlorine and keep pool days fun and flare-free. I’ve been an avid swimmer my entire life. (Take […]
How to Stay Ahead of Eczema Flare-ups in the Summer Heat
Temperatures are on the rise and summertime can be particularly challenging when it comes to managing eczema flare-ups. Warmer temps can leave our skin feeling extra itchy and more prone to flare-ups if we’re not mindful. And if you live in the South like me—well, let’s just say the humidity speaks for itself. Quick Tips […]
Eczema, Asthma, and Allergies in Kids: How to Beat Pollen
Seeing eczema, asthma, & allergies in kids has become an unfortunately common occurence in our practice. Just last month, I saw a sweet 2-year-old in my clinic who was struggling with severe eczema, relentless itching, wheezing (asthma), and recurrent ear infections—he’d even developed molluscum contagiosum (those little white viral bumps). The Relationship Between Eczema, Asthma, and Allergies in […]
Benadryl and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Most of us don’t think twice about giving our child Benadryl for allergies, congestion, or even sleep—but new research is raising red flags for long-term use. A 2025 Harvard study linked long-term use of Benadryl use to an increased risk of dementia in adults who had taken it consistently for three years. (Yes, you read that right–dementia.) Why? […]
Indoor Air Quality: Tips To Allergy Proof Your Home
Did you know that indoor air quality can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air? Mind blowing, right?! If your child struggles with allergies, we want to make environmental modifications to lessen their exposure as much as possible. Of course, we can’t cut down all the trees or dig up all the […]
Eczema and Asthma: Why Allergy Testing Is So Important
Did you know 50-80% of kids with eczema and asthma also have environmental allergies? So doesn’t it make sense to do some allergy testing to identify what they’re allergic to so we can strategically minimize their exposure? You might’ve seen one of my emails about the different types of allergens and why it’s key to […]
How To Treat Asthma Naturally: 3 Crucial Nutrients
If your child is constantly reaching for their inhaler or you’re frustrated with only managing symptoms instead of addressing the root cause, you’re not alone. Most people think asthma is just a lung issue, but what if I told you it is, in part, an inflammation issue? Using an integrative approach to reducing inflammation, we […]
Healthy Bowel Movements: How to Stay Regular on Vacation
What’s more uncomfortable than talking about constipation or diarrhea? Actually experiencing it! But don’t worry, this blog breaks down a few things we can do to maintain healthy bowel movements on vacation so we can keep the focus on fun… not tummy troubles! It’s hard not to catch the travel bug, especially with spring break […]
Allergies and Inflammation During Pollen Season: What Parents Need to Know
If you or your child have seasonal allergies it’s imperative to understand how allergies and inflammation are related – especially if you live in the southeast (North Carolina, to be exact) like I do. When it’s pollen season here, it covers EVERYTHING. This is unfortunate for me because people already accuse me of waiting too […]
