Dr. Tania Elliott - Allergy Epidemic: Why Being Too Clean Is Making You Sick

Nov 22

Your home could be triggering your allergies and nobody's checking. Dr. Tania Elliott sees patients struggling with reactions that disappear before they can get to the doctor's office. That's why she started doing virtual home tours to find what's really causing the problem.

In this episode, Dr. Elliott explains why that new couch smell is actually toxic, how synthetic candles mess with your hormones, and why our obsession with being too clean backfired into an allergy epidemic. She digs into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, shares why peanut allergies in kids went through the roof after we delayed introducing peanuts, and gives you simple steps to clean up your indoor air.

If you're dealing with mystery symptoms or just want to make your home healthier, this conversation is full of practical changes that actually work. Join the most comprehensive female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.

After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women. https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/...

Chapters

00:06:00 Dr. Elliott's background

00:07:53 Vision for using telemedicine for allergy care, including video home visits

00:10:09 The application of digital health and telemedicine in longevity care

00:11:15 Identification of top indoor triggers

00:12:47 Discussion of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

00:14:30 The negative impact of synthetic fragrances in candles and air fresheners.

00:17:15 Recommendation to off-gas new purchases

00:20:16 Importance of proper air purification systems

00:22:17 Explanation of mast cells and histamine

00:23:16 The "Hygiene Hypothesis"

00:31:54 Differentiation between mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome