seasonal allergies Archives - Dr. Donata Girolamo, Naturopathic Doctor

3 Mistakes with DIY Candida Cleanse

Candida is a very common problem for most people, whether they know it or not. It is an imbalance of bad bacteria relative to good bacteria. Sounds easy enough to correct, right? Just take the probiotic advertised on TV? Not necessarily. Your body is intuitive. It always has a purpose. Candida blocks even worse things from affecting your health – like mercury, or other heavy metals that may be stored [...]

Seasonal Allergies – Dietary Treatment

Seasonal allergies can be caused by many factors. Typically, there is an imbalance in the immune system, and a malfunction in the antigen-deactivating capacity of the liver. There are often phsychological factors as well, and emotions may be related to feelings of isolation, separation, or arrogance. Dietary goals which target the immune system and removing liver stagnation are as follows: Increase consumption of omega-3 - lowers levels of inflammatory mediators [...]