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September 2026

Hashimoto’s: Understanding What’s Behind Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Auto-Immune, Carling, Thyroid /

Hashimoto’s is usually described as a thyroid disorder, but the thyroid is rarely the only system involved. By the time antibodies rise and hormone production declines, the gland may have been sustaining damage for years. Hashimoto’s represents an autoimmune phase in which inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic stress, environmental exposures, and inadequate repair have converged on

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Chronic Hives and Autoimmunity: What’s Beneath the Surface

Auto-Immune, Carling, Skin /

When hives continue beyond a couple of weeks, they are considered chronic. The raised, intensely itchy welts are caused by mast cells releasing histamine and other inflammatory chemicals into the skin. Antihistamines may quiet that reaction, which is appreciated for relief, but they do not answer the larger question: Why are the mast cells continuing

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Podcast Episode 189 Transitioning from “Patient” to Self-Advocate

Carling, Health, Podcasts /

 Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, talked down to, intimidated, or like your questions didn’t matter? Maybe you’ve been told you’re fine when you know something isn’t right, or you’ve been afraid to question your doctor’s recommendations because you don’t want to be seen as difficult. Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia

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Restful Nights: Using Acupuncture for Deep, Restful Sleep

Anderton, Sleep /

There are few simple pleasures in life better than getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep is the time when the body repairs tissues and the brain clears out toxins and consolidates memories. Quality sleep helps maintain a healthy weight by regulating hunger hormones like leptin and ghrelin, and it supports cardiovascular health by lowering blood

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Podcast Episode 188 Testimonial: When Childhood Behavioral Issues Have a Deeper Cause

Carling, Children, Health, Podcasts /

 When a child is constantly irritable, having prolonged tantrums, or struggling with speech and regulation, parents are often left wondering what is really going on. In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia share the story of a young boy whose behavior changed dramatically after underlying health concerns were addressed. Dr. Holly explains what

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