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Seasonal allergies are something we’re all familiar with, whether you’re personally affected or not—and they’re rising in prevalence. Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to substances in the environment making IgE antibodies that trigger mast cells to release histamine. High histamine levels cause symptoms like itchy watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, headaches, and more. Conventional treatments may help reduce symptoms temporarily, but they often include steroids which can be detrimental to your immune system, may contribute to osteoporosis, and, most importantly, don’t address the root cause of the immune dysregulation.
In this episode, Dr. Hyman discusses seasonal allergies with Dr. Cindy Geyer. They talk about how our early life informs the immune system and what steps parents can take to ensure a healthy gut flora and healthy immune system, right from the start. They also discuss ways to address the root cause of the allergy symptoms using diet, supplements, stress reduction, and more.
Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. She has served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and is a recently elected fellow of ACLM. Dr. Geyer has been a core faculty member at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) for 20 years, teaching physicians and other healthcare professionals how to use food and lifestyle to address health concerns in their own lives and those of their patients. A clinician, educator, and avid hiker, she is passionate about collaborative approaches to health and wellness: from the integrative team model in working with individual patients, to community partnerships that together can affect healthy changes in the places people live and work.
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This is perfect timing. I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic which then created a huge cascade of health problems and caused me to suffer for months. I started seeing a functional medicine practitioner and she diagnosed me this week with this exact issue. Starting my supplements and diet today.
It’s amazing that most people, as well as Allopathic Dr.’s just think that antibiotics are so benign, but they are Not! And you are living proof of that. Glad you found out what the issue was, & were lucky enough to be able to go to a Functional Medicine Dr.
Thank you!
I found this Very enlightening. I took a ton of notes. My husband suffers SO BADLY w/ allergies, & I’m sure he has leaky gut syndrome as well. I just wish we had the finances to go to a Functional Medicine Dr. It Really is the Only way to have True Health!
I honestly believe this is true. I suffered from Hayfever and Pet allergies, runny nose, itchy eyes and hives all of my life and have taken antihistamines for over 30 years. I started with adding Vitamin D and eating fermented foods as well as a few other things and my allergies since I started doing it are 95% better. At the very worst now I get itchy eyes every now and again. I don’t lead a perfect diet but I do believe diet is the key to getting better.
Its almost impossible to get an appointment with this guy!
He’s the most popular in the functional/holistic space. Find one that does similar treatments that isn’t as popular.
Been dealing with IBS for 30 years. Every doctor i’ve seen pretty much claims it’s all in my head, prescribe drugs that are worthless……WIsh Mark was close to me !
Speaking of pin worm and hook worms as parasites. How effective is rhubarb for such parisites?
Inherited salicylate sensitivities. I had hives all my life.
I have given seminars on allergy and autoimmune disease all over the world. Can “fix” usually in one office visit