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An Integrative Approach to Healing from Chronic Migraines

I am a migraineur meaning I am diagnosed with chronic migraines. Sometimes I have a migraine that lasts for weeks. Recently, I had a migraine that lasted for seven weeks. I made it to classes. That’s about it. So, let’s talk about migraines because Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) has a lot to say about […]
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What’s the Big Deal about Carrageenan?

If you read food labels or the side of soy or almond milk containers, then you’ve likely come across the word ‘carrageenan’. It’s a weird word. It’s an even weirder word in the context of “carrageenan-free”. My first response to reading something like that on the back of a food product is: “What is […]
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Is Coconut Oil Good for You…or Not?

I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Tania Dempsey: “Dr. Tania Dempsey is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Dempsey is sought after internationally for her knowledge of chronic immune dysregulation, and has attracted patients from Israel, England, Thailand, and France. Dr. Dempsey uses integrative medicine to […]
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