Terri Ward, MS, is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and certified gluten practitioner, holding a master's degree in human nutrition and functional medicine. Specializing in helping people with food sensitivities, autoimmunity, and other gut-related issues, she helps them reduce inflammation and heal their guts to reclaim energy and vitality and reboot the immune system. Terri has authored cookbooks on the alkaline diet and diverticulitis.
This condition involving the immune system attacking the thyroid gland now affects at least 14 million Americans and up to 7.5 percent of people globally.
Mast cells release chemical mediators to coordinate protection against infection or promote wound healing. Some of the mediators can cause allergy symptoms.