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Candida, Gut Fungi and IBD: What a New 2026 Study Found
When most people hear the words “gut microbiome,” they think about bacteria. Probiotics have made names like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium familiar enough that patients sometimes arrive knowing...
Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis Relapse: What New Research Found
Epstein-Barr virus has become one of the most closely watched viruses in autoimmune medicine, especially when it comes to multiple sclerosis. Most adults have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus,...
Your Weekend Might Be Wearing You Out
When Monday Feels Harder Than Friday Weekends are supposed to help you recover. For many people, they do the opposite. You make it through the workweek, counting down to Friday. Then the weekend...
The Lupus Flare Forecast: What Patients Can Track Before Symptoms Escalate
Lupus Flares Can Feel Like They Come Out of Nowhere For many people living with lupus, flares can feel unpredictable. One week, symptoms are manageable. The next, fatigue is heavier, joints ache,...
Perfume, Candles, Laundry Detergent, and the Reactive Body
When a Scent Becomes a Symptom For some people, fragrance is pleasant. A candle makes the house feel cozy. Perfume feels polished. Fresh laundry smells comforting. A scented hotel lobby feels clean....
Why Your Daily Routine Belongs in the Medical Conversation
Your Routine Is Part of Your Health Story Most patients know to tell their doctor about symptoms. Joint pain. Fatigue. Headaches. Gut changes. Rashes. Poor sleep. Brain fog. Swelling. Food...
What “Feeling Inflamed” Can Mean for Different Patients
“Inflamed” Can Mean Many Things A lot of patients use the phrase “I feel inflamed.” It is a common way to describe a body that feels off, swollen, reactive, achy, heavy, irritated, or harder to...
The Food, Stress, and Symptom Pattern Your Doctor Actually Needs to Hear
Your Symptoms May Be More Useful Than You Think Many patients arrive at the doctor’s office with a long list of symptoms and a short appointment window. Fatigue. Joint pain. Bloating. Headaches....
What Lifestyle Medicine Really Means in Modern Healthcare
Lifestyle Medicine Is More Than “Eat Better and Exercise” Most patients have heard some version of lifestyle advice. Eat healthier. Move more. Sleep better. Reduce stress. Drink more water. Lose...
What an Integrative Rheumatologist Looks For Beyond the Joint Exam
The Joint Exam Still Matters A rheumatology visit often begins with the obvious question: what hurts? Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, warmth, tenderness, and range of motion all matter. So do labs,...