Rick and Becky share their journey of addressing their youngest son T's severe asthma and allergy issues, which began with frequent ER visits, multiple diagnoses, and continuous medication use. Initially focused on symptomatic treatment, they shifted to a holistic approach involving Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), which revealed deeper root causes, including significant food sensitivities and gut health issues. Through extensive testing and dietary adjustments, we identified and eliminated inflammatory foods, which led to a notable improvement in T's overall health. Listen to hear their family's story.

This week's episode explores why some immune systems ignore infections. We look into how different factors can disrupt the balance between two key parts of the immune system, TH1 and TH2 cells. TH1 cells act quickly to kill infections, while TH2 cells coordinate longer-term responses and produce antibodies. When the balance tips too much towards TH2, it can lead to chronic inflammation and less effective infection control. Factors like acute illnesses, stress, and antibiotics can trigger these imbalances. Understanding these triggers helps to explain why some people get sick more easily or have different reactions to the same infections.

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, are leading causes of death and significant contributors to healthcare costs in the U.S. In this episode we emphasize the importance of a balanced immune system in preventing and managing chronic illnesses. The episode also covers the role of recurring infections, reactivated dormant infections, and chronic low-level infections in the development of chronic diseases. We also highlight the importance of a root cause approach to addressing chronic illness by focusing on immune system health.

Welcome to my podcast! I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I will be sharing stories of people  who have healed themselves through addressing the root cause of chronic illness. With a focus on nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes, this podcast will explore our core belief that everyone can heal when strategically supported. Today, we are sharing our story and more about what is to come this season. Stay tuned!

Eczema is one of the most common conditions we support here at Hey Hey Mae. Parent's call us in distress, rightfully so, because their children are suffering from itchy and painful eczema. That is where we started with Client “C”.

Are you chronically symptomatic? ….This week? Us, too…sorta.  Last week we did have a lingering fever-boy at home, which meant I had a lingering office helper and this e-news is a bit tardy!  Let’s build on our conversation about why toxins bother you and not your less-health-striving partner.

Can we avoid it entirely? Not so much.

Can we find ways to reduce it as much as we can? Absolutely.

HTMA hair testing is here! Abby and I have been diving deep to learn the ins and outs of this powerful, non-invasive test that is perfect for children and adults!

Bio-individual nutrition is for everyone. Not just those with chronic illness or ongoing digestive woes. There is much we weren’t taught growing up, when it comes to the care and the keeping of our bodies. Knowing the best choices and habits to love your individual body WELL increases health and happiness all around.

Did you know stats are saying, on average, we spend 90% of our time indoors? Wild! The sun is a life giver to our plants and grass and gardens, but sometimes it gives other things like sunburns and contributes to cancer, so what does good sun exposure look like?

Runny noses, itchy eyes, groggy head, scratchy throat, hives, eczema, itchy skin and nose… How about inattention, hyperactivity, short attention span, easily agitated, loud talking, and impulsivity? What do all of these symptoms have in common? ALLERGIES!

Here's what you have all be waiting for: my answers to questions that YOU asked about mold and mold illness. We’re covering everything from testing your home for mold, how to know if mold is negatively affecting your health, if you doctor can help with mold illness, air filtration and more!

Compromised blood sugar does not happen overnight, so don’t expect it to be reversed overnight either. If your blood sugar dysregulation has progressed to Phase 3, 4, or 5, I would highly recommend working with a practitioner for guided, individualized, 1:1 support.

I do not like to omit any one specific group because I feel that is not sustainable in the long-term (i.e. low fat, low carb, etc.). However, it is so so important that we source our food appropriately to maximize the nutrients we are taking in.

Type 2 diabetes does not happen overnight. (Thankfully!) And (unpopular statement...) just because other family members have a Type 2 diagnosis, doesn't mean you will have one!

Blood sugar refers to glucose that is circulating through the bloodstream. The sugars that we consume are broken down into glucose to be used for energy or stored for later use.

Purchasing high-quality protein and other animal products is an important step I have my clients focus on.

Navigating the holidays with dietary restrictions or while on a therapeutic diet can seem daunting and an impossible task.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s also the time of year where we are a little more stressed, are exposed to less sunlight, and consume LOTS of treats.

There are many different therapeutic diets and it can be overwhelming to determine what they are and who they are targeted to help. I have put together a list of some of the more common therapeutic diets and the intention behind implementing them.