Will I turn red, break out in hives, and stop breathing? Many ask if the COVID vaccine will trigger an allergic reaction. They are considering whether or not to step in line for the vaccine in the coming weeks but have concerns about news reports of anaphylaxis or other allergic reactions in those receiving…
Some call eczema the itch that rashes. In the nearly 1 in 5 children who have eczema or atopic dermatitis (the other name), this skin condition can range from annoying to life-changing. Scientists have long recognized that eczema goes deeper than just redness and dry flaky skin. In various research the concept of leaky skin…
While some mainstream media outlets and part of society continues to disparage breastfeeding, science continues to support the benefits of breastfeeding for infants. As a functional medicine pediatrician seeking to counsel parents on the best ways to prepare their children for the world, breastfeeding will always be in the top 5 to 10 practices. Without…
Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the direction of Dr Eric Potter, IFMCP MD, provides functional medicine services to Nashville, Middle Tennessee and beyond. We frequently treat patients from Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, and more… offering the hope of healthier more abundant lives to those with chronic illness. Eric PotterDr. Eric Potter graduated from Vanderbilt…
Reviewing and Summarizing the recent Toxic Mold Summit Session by Gail Clayton Pharm.D., M.S. (Read this blog series’ introduction at very end if you are catching up. Look for “SERIES INTRODUCTION”) Gail Clayton Pharm.D., M.S. provided insights on the connections between mold toxicity and multiple chemical sensitivity during the recent toxic mold summit. Her…
Reviewing and Summarizing the recent Toxic Mold Summit Session by Gail Clayton Pharm.D., M.S. (Read this blog series’ introduction at very end if you are catching up. Look for “SERIES INTRODUCTION”) Gail Clayton Pharm.D., M.S. provided insights on the connections between mold toxicity and multiple chemical sensitivity during the recent toxic mold summit. Her…
JAMA Network’s study results from 2019 estimated that 10.8% of the 40,000 adults who participated in the study have food allergies and another 8% believe they have allergies. At our functional medicine clinic, we are by no means surprised at this study’s findings, nor the summary conclusion by the authors. On the other hand, while…
What could the 5th and final video in our Natural Therapies for Allergies have in it? The approach. Dr. Potter wants to make sure you’re equipped with all you need to battle allergies the natural way to ensure you live a healthier, more abundant life! Watch more from this series below: Series 1 Series 2…
What do Leaky Gut and Dysbiosis have to do with Allergies? Watch Dr. Potter explain by watching our 4th video in our Natural Allergy Therapies below: Watch more from this series below: Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 5 Don’t miss information like this! Sign up for our healthier newsletter HERE. Sanctuary Functional…
We have long awaited for Spring to arrive, yet our welcome guest brings unwanted baggage. Sneezes. Watery Eyes. Wheezes. Mucous coughs. Yes, “ALLERGIES”. Are we doomed to down our anti-histamines, risking future Alzheimer’s? Not if we utilize some of God’s natural gifts in nature and a little functional MD wisdom! This series from Dr. Potter was…