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Before You Swim or Slurp Oysters: Understand Vibrio Bacteria
Recently, there have been numerous reports of people becoming seriously ill after coming into contact with salt water along the East Coast—from Texas to Maine Sadly, some of these infections have resulted in loss of life or limb. Liver disease — including fatty liver — increases the risk of a severe foodborne Vibrio infection from eating raw oysters. This risk is eliminated when oysters are thoroughly cooked or roasted. The Culprit: Vibrio vulnificus The bacteria Vibrio vuln
Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a relatively recently recognized syndrome that continues to be debated about in the medical...
Christine Daecher, DO
Jun 17, 20253 min read


The Gut-Brain Connection
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system linking your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) with the enteric...
Christine Daecher, DO
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus Infection or Something Else?
Is chronic Epstein-Barr infection real? Does having a history of Epstein bar virus infection increase risk for other chronic diseases?
Christine Daecher, DO
Feb 26, 20255 min read


Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): New Information
In this blog post, I will be covering some new information about the evolving science of the pathophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome...
Christine Daecher, DO
Jan 8, 20255 min read


Probiotics for Weight Loss: The Science Behind the Gut-Weight Connection
Review of probiotic and gut microbiome role in healthy weight management.
Christine Daecher, DO
Dec 18, 20245 min read


If we don’t look, we won’t find Biotoxin Illness
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome is a chronic inflammatory reaction of the innate immune system.
Christine Daecher, DO
Nov 6, 20244 min read


All About Intermittent Fasting
There are several health benefits intermittent fasting provides. Let’s cover the benefits, the pearls and pitfalls of Intermittent Fasting.
Christine Daecher, DO
Oct 23, 20245 min read


Lone Star Tick Illnesses: STARI & Anti-gal Syndrome
Review of Lone Star Tick transmitted diseases, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness or STARI, and Alphal-gal Syndrome.
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Omega-3 Fish Oil
Oily fish, such as salmon, are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Christine Daecher, DO
Sep 4, 20245 min read


The Problem with Hypermobile Joints
Hypermobile joints may carry an increased risk of immune-related problems if specific HLA is present.
Christine Daecher, DO
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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