Dr. Taryn Cass

11/25/2025

A little about me and the women I treat.

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

You heard it here first- immune systems don’t just spontaneously start overreacting, attacking your own tissues, or activating in response to any and everything.

A well-functioning immune system is self-regulating. It knows when to react and when to chill.

Not everyone is going to like this, and the traditional medical paradigm is still catching up but…When immune systems over-react, like in autoimmune conditions (like Hashimoto’s) or conditions like MCAS, there’s always a reason.

Sometimes there’s a physical trigger like mold exposure, viral infection (often covid or EBV), or a food intolerance (often gluten or corn). In my practice I also see a ton of nervous system triggers as well.

Sometimes it’s a traumatic childhood that instilled a need to be on high alert, read the room, and predict the actions of adults for your own safety and self-preservation. Sometimes it’s hyper-vigilance from an absence of correct connection and ability to depend on adult caregivers that made you have to do it all from too early an age. Sometimes it’s an ingrained false belief pattern that your worth is correlated to your productivity that keeps you and your immune system doing the most at all times.

And usually, it’s at least two of these things coming together that creates the perfect storm for disease and dysfunction. People will tell me “yeah but I dealt with my upbringing my whole life! This hit me out of nowhere after (insert stressor)!” EXACTLY.

Over-achieving can feel manageable until you’re hit with a physical stressor like mold toxicity or covid.

Inconvenient truth- if you saw the little dog carrying all that weight alone and felt bad for it immediately you just might relate to that situation. The good news? Addressing that can be the missing piece in actually healing from that “chronic” condition.

Need support? My team is still accepting new patients this week. My schedule opens up for new patients next year. We’re here to help uncover all the roots.

11/06/2025

The Forest Park Food Pantry is housed in the Howard Mohr Community Center (7640 Jackson Boulevard Forest Park, IL) and has been supporting the community for over 30 years. This pantry is run entirely off of donations.

How to Get Food
📍 Food and supplies are available to community members with proof of a Forest Park address.

📱 Call ahead: 708-771-7737

📢 Distribution Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 am – 2 pm

How to Help
💲 Donate Money: https://forestpark.merchanttransact.com/MunicipalPayments

📦 Participate in the Kiwanis Food Drive happening until Nov 15: https://tinyurl.com/m43yh38w

🍎 Donate food directly to the pantry

What is needed:

🔸 Pasta/Pasta Sauce
🔸 Boxed Mashed Potatoes
🔸 Stuffing
🔸 Jiffy Cornbread
🔸 Canned Fruits
🔸 Canned Corn
🔸 Canned Green Beans
🔸 Canned Soup
🔸 Canned Tuna/Chicken
🔸 Boxed Mac & Cheese
🔸 Cereal/Oatmeal
🔸 Peanut Butter/Jelly
🔸 Pancake Mix & Syrup
🔸 Cake/Brownie Mix
🔸 Misc. Snacks

For more food resources, go to fppl.org/foodinsecurity.

10/31/2025

Honestly, good night y’all. Back in the ring tomorrow. Love yous.

10/04/2025

What a wild time to be in an earth suit. Thoughts on this?

bit.ly/42layQn Costco members will be able to get GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy at half price as part of the retailer’s new partnership with manufacturer Novo Nordisk. | 📷: Getty

09/17/2025

09/11/2025

Everyone with POTS like 👀

At the Osaka Kansai Expo 2025, Japan is unveiling an innovative futuristic cleaning pod called the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki, or the "Future Human Washing Machine." Created by Science Co., this cutting-edge machine offers a full wash-and-dry experience in just 15 minutes.

The pod uses microscopic bubbles and water jets, combined with AI-powered sensors that monitor your pulse and emotional state. It adjusts temperature, water pressure, and even displays calming visuals inside the transparent pod to enhance relaxation.

Inspired by a concept from the 1970 Osaka Expo, this model brings modern technology into the bathing experience, making it smarter and more soothing. It's designed with elderly or mobility-challenged users in mind, offering an efficient and therapeutic alternative to traditional bathing.

07/05/2025

For many, it takes years of unexplained symptoms, dismissed concerns, and countless appointments before anyone considers mast cell activation as the underlying cause.
Often, it’s people living with MCAS who start to join the dots themselves — researching, tracking symptoms, and pushing for answers.
Together, we can raise awareness and push for earlier diagnosis, better support, and real change.

07/03/2025

Jump in let’s go 🕳️