Immune Health & Inflammation
Evidence-Based Insights into Integrative and Functional Medicine Solutions for Immune Health and Reducing Inflammation
The immune system plays a central role in inflammation, metabolic health, gastrointestinal integrity, neurocognitive function, healthy aging, and resilience against chronic disease.
My work in immune health and inflammation focuses on translating emerging research in immunomodulation, gut-immune interactions, oxidative stress, and evidence-based nutraceutical therapies into clinically relevant educational content for practitioners, companies, and health media platforms.
This collection includes publications and educational content related to:
Immune modulation and inflammatory pathways
Gut-immune health and mucosal integrity
Respiratory and seasonal immune support
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial function
Nutraceuticals and botanical medicine
Neuroinflammation and chronic disease mechanisms
Featured Articles & Publications
The Immune and Gastrointestinal Benefits of Colostrum, Today’s Practitioner (2021)
Explores the role of bovine colostrum in supporting mucosal immunity, gastrointestinal barrier integrity, microbiome balance, and immune resilience. The article examines immunoglobulins, growth factors, and bioactive peptides involved in gut-immune communication. Read article now
Melatonin, Immune Function, and Inflammation, Today’s Practitioner (2021)
Reviews the emerging science surrounding melatonin as an immunomodulatory compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects extending far beyond sleep regulation. The article discusses melatonin’s potential role in cytokine balance, oxidative stress reduction, and immune signaling. Read article now
A Push-Catch System That Enables Effective Detoxification, written with coauthor Christopher Shade, PhD, Townsend Letter (2024)
Compromised detoxification pathways can impede all biological processes and promote oxidative damage, setting the stage for chronic disease. This article explores key aspects of the detoxification process and nutraceutical solutions to promote elimination of toxins from the liver and the gut. Read article now
Melatonin, Respiratory Health, and Infections
Examines melatonin’s interactions with respiratory immune function, inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial protection, with discussion of its broader implications in immune resilience and inflammatory regulation. Read article now
The Unique Challenges of Lyme Disease, Townsend Letter (2018)
The chronic and often vacillating nature of Lyme and the tick-borne coinfections that often come along with it demand a multi-pronged approach to address and eliminate the infection, modulate immune function, support detoxification, and dampen what are commonly known as “Herx” reactions. Read article now
The Immune Enhancing Effects of Alpha-Tocopherol and the Tocotrienol Family, Today’s Practitioner (2021)
The antioxidant and cardiovascular-protective effects of the vitamin E family, which includes both tocopherols and tocotrienols, are well known. This article explores the clinical research and mechanisms by which this antioxidant supports healthy immune function, particularly in smokers and the elderly. Read article now
The Berrylicious Benefits of Black Elderberry, Today’s Practitioner (2021)
Highlights the evidence behind black elderberry’s antiviral, antioxidant, and immune-supportive properties, including its role in seasonal immune health and inflammatory modulation. Read article now
From Snakebites to Seasonal Sniffles: Echinacea in Clinical Practice, Today’s Practitioner (2021)
A review of echinacea’s traditional and modern applications in immune health, including mechanisms related to innate immunity, inflammatory signaling, and respiratory support. Read article now
AHCC: An Immune Modulator for Autoimmune Disease? Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (2017)
Explores Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) as a functional mushroom-derived immunomodulatory compound with potential applications in immune resilience and autoimmune regulation. Read article now
Hemicellulose as an Immune-Enhancing Tool, Today’s Practitioner (2021)
Discusses hemicellulose-derived compounds and their potential effects on natural killer cell activity, immune communication, and inflammatory balance. Read article now
Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress in Chronic Fatigue, Depression, and Cognitive Dysfunction, A4M Conference Presentation (Summer Congress 2019)
Presentation focused on the relationship between oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune dysregulation in chronic fatigue syndrome, mood disorders, and cognitive impairment as well as nutritional solutions.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Related topics across my broader body of work include:
These interconnected systems frequently overlap with immune regulation and inflammatory signaling.
Consulting, Writing & Educational Collaborations
I collaborate with:
Supplement and nutraceutical ingredient companies
Integrative and functional medicine brands
Health publishers and media platforms
Educational organizations and practitioner networks
Contact me to discuss consulting, writing, speaking, or collaborative opportunities.
