Posts by Susan Tanner MD
EMF Exposure and Your Health
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Concerns over electromagnetic fields are not new. There have been multiple concerns written through the years about the presence of high voltage wiring in neighborhoods, particularly near school systems with developing children, with the association between the proximity of the wiring and…
Read MoreBenefits of Melatonin Go Far Beyond Just Sleep
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Melatonin is well-recognized as a natural sleep aid. While as a supplement it is quite effective for sleep, melatonin’s antioxidant impacts and benefits for neurological, mitochondrial, and immune system function may be much more widespread and far-reaching. Start here for an overview…
Read MoreFood Allergy, Sensitivity, and Intolerance: The Difference and Why it Matters
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. A “true” allergy is usually manifest as a rash, itching, hives, or in more severe cases, as extreme swelling of respiratory passages and wheezing that can become life-threatening. But what about a delayed allergy, intolerance, or general sensitivity? The difference lies in…
Read MoreWhy sleep helps your body do EVERYTHING better!
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. It is well recognized that sleep, or lack thereof, impacts the brain and body in myriad ways that may range from improvement and recovery in physical fitness, to insulin resistance and metabolic function, to illness prevention and healing, to overall brain function and the ability…
Read MoreThe Role of your Gut in Immune Protection and Reaction
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. In previous articles we have discussed things that are helpful for “gut immunity” but what does that mean? Further, if an individual does not have any obvious gastrointestinal or digestive symptoms, like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or food intolerances, it is easy to…
Read MoreA Look at the Latest Updates on COVID-19
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Developments in Our Knowledge and Treatments for Coronavirus Back in March, I wrote several articles about the coronavirus pandemic, and at the time had high hopes that it would be on its way out by now. Obviously, that is not happening. I continue to read…
Read MoreSelf-Care During COVID-19
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. Previous articles about the current COVID-19 pandemic have dealt with the physical impacts of the virus, preventive measures, and strategies to stay healthy. In order to truly address the big picture of health, I want to acknowledge the far-reaching impacts that social isolation, job loss, cutbacks, investment concerns,…
Read MorePooping, Peeing, and Sweating Are Vital to Staying Healthy
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. In order to get well from any chronic illness, and this particularly refers to mold-related illness, it is extremely important to lower the total load of toxins in the body. In previous articles, I have referred to this concept as the total body load.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cytokine Storm and the Mold-Injured or Immunocompromised Patient
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. In previous articles, I’ve shared the inflammatory cascade of events that occurs in patients made ill by mold. More recently I presented an illustration of “cytokine storm” and what happens in the body when attacked by the coronavirus and why people can become so ill. A question…
Read MoreNutritional Supplements Can Provide Immune Support During Coronavirus
By Susan Tanner, MD – complete article written originally for and found at SinusitisWellness.com. At this time in the current COVID-19 health crisis, schools, retail stores, gyms, businesses, restaurants, and community gathering places are still very much closed, but online supplement stores and health marketplaces are definitely open for business and marketing like gangbusters to scared consumers. Many…
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