Dr. Taryn Cass

03/01/2026

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month 💙🌍
It’s a time to raise awareness, share facts, and stand together for the millions affected worldwide.

L – Lifelong condition that currently has no cure, but can be managed with proper care.
Y – Your lymphatic system plays a critical role in immune function and fluid balance.
M – Millions of people live with lymphedema, yet awareness remains far too low.
P – Progressive if untreated, which makes early diagnosis and intervention essential.
H – Happens when lymph fluid accumulates due to damage, removal, or malformation of lymph vessels.
E – Exists in both primary (genetic) and secondary forms (caused by surgery, cancer treatment, trauma, or infection).
D – Daily management may include compression, exercise, skin care, and specialized therapy.
E – Education is urgently needed among healthcare providers and the public.
M – Misunderstood and often misdiagnosed, leading to delays in proper treatment.
A – Advocacy is critical to improving outcomes and advancing research.

An estimated 250 million people worldwide and 10 million Americans are living with lymphedema. We are raising our voices to advocate for education initiatives, better healthcare access, greater medical awareness, and ultimately a cure for this complex and life-altering disease.

03/01/2026

02/26/2026

Obviously diva ✨

02/14/2026

We aren’t just getting to the root cause- we are deep diving down a rabbit hole of each experience, illness, and event that led to your current condition and making a plan to carefully unravel your health back to baseline.

I thrive off of taking the time to connect the dots, order smart labs, and make it all make sense.

You don’t have to do all the work. And you don’t have to feel like a mystery.

You don’t have to piece the puzzle together from what other people have experienced and shared in Facebook groups or tik tok videos. And you don’t have to keep testing random supplements, being told your labs are normal, or relying on some new miracle cure.

Your health is the outcome of unique experiences, genetics, and lifestyle. Your approach to health can be equally as unique. In 2026 we’re flipping the script and letting neurodivergence shine.

02/13/2026

According to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers evaluated N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants received either placebo or NAC at doses of 1.2 g/day or 2.4 g/day for three months. The 2,400 mg/day group showed the most significant improvement, with SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) scores dropping by nearly 40% compared to baseline, indicating a meaningful reduction in overall disease activity.

The study found that NAC works mechanistically by inhibiting mTOR activation in T cells, a pathway known to drive immune overactivation in lupus. By restoring intracellular glutathione levels and reducing oxidative stress, NAC suppressed abnormal immune signaling, improved regulatory T-cell function, and reduced autoantibody production. The benefits were observed within 12 weeks, with the higher dose producing the strongest clinical and immunological effects.

PMCID: PMC3411859 NIHMSID: NIHMS371296 PMID: 22549432

01/25/2026

All of you is welcome here.

01/18/2026

We listen and we don’t judge.

Most of us aren’t exactly excited to share habits of our glory years, but if you spent the early 2000’s beer bonging your breakfast- you can tell me. This will help me understand factors that might be impacting your gut, liver, and adrenal health. Or if you sniffled your way through the 80’s, it helps me understand your chronic sinusitis, just as an example. Healing begins with being heard.

I’m not here to judge if your moto was “you’re only in your 20’s for 10 years!” but I am here to help you bounce back from it.

01/18/2026

And here’s why it’s so important to work with a provider who understands MCAS inside and out. An inexperienced functional practitioner jumping on the MCAS train would prescribe all of these at once. Who here with a mast cell disorder tolerates cinnamon well?

Exciting research shows that certain natural compounds can powerfully reduce inflammation and immune overreactions. Butyrate, vitamin D (calcitriol), quercetin, luteolin, resveratrol, curcumin, and cinnamon extract were found to significantly decrease mast-cell histamine release and inflammatory cytokines by 40–90%.

Mast cells play a major role in allergic reactions and chronic inflammation. By moderating their activity, these compounds can help reduce allergic symptoms, support immune balance, and lower overall inflammation in the body. This makes them promising natural allies for managing conditions like allergies, asthma, and autoimmune inflammation.

Incorporating foods rich in these compounds, or high-quality supplements when needed, can provide noticeable benefits for immune health and inflammation control. These findings highlight the powerful synergy between nutrition and the body’s natural defenses. Prioritising these natural anti-inflammatory agents could be a game-changer for long-term wellness, allergy management, and overall immune support.

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01/12/2026

Great info from Dr. Bruce Hoffman. MCAS is a clinical diagnosis, if your provider is relying on tryptase alone you are in the wrong office

01/11/2026

Sharing because I see a lot of patients with EDS and HSD. Who wants to help a sweet pup with EDS?

Sweet Heidi is struggling in the kennel. Because she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, her skin is extremely fragile, and even small movements can lead to injuries.

She needs a calm, quiet home with no kids or other dogs, not because she doesn’t like them, but because getting excited or playing too hard could cause her to get hurt. She needs someone who can give her gentle care and the watchful eye she deserves.

Heidi is ready for a safe place to heal and feel loved. We are urgently looking for a foster or adopter for this sweet girl. 🤍

Learn more about Heidi: https://www.dogtales.ca/heidi

Adopt Heidi: https://www.dogtales.ca/adoption-information

Foster Heidi: https://www.dogtales.ca/dog-foster-application

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

Is your scrolling habit reshaping your brain? 🧠

New research suggests that heavy short-form video use may be linked to reduced attention, weaker impulse control, and lower performance on memory tasks. 📱

Here's what's happening:

Those quick, endless clips are designed to flood your brain's reward system with constant novelty. This stream of stimulation can create cognitive overload, making it harder for your brain to engage deeply with anything that doesn't offer instant gratification.

Brain imaging data shows that in frequent users, the areas responsible for focus and self-control may become less active over time, even when outward behavior looks normal. Activities with slower, less immediate rewards, like reading or deep work, may start to feel less engaging. 📉

The important context:

This research is correlational, meaning we can't say scrolling directly causes these changes. Results vary by individual, and mindful, moderate use is different from hours of passive consumption. 🌿

This isn't about demonizing technology or quitting cold turkey. It's about understanding how digital habits may shape your cognitive health over time. 🧬

Small shifts, like setting intentional time limits or balancing with longer-form content, could help protect your focus and attention span. 🎯

Your brain adapts to what you feed it. Choose wisely.

Sources: Liu et al., Front Neurosci (2024) PMID: 39082054