Brain Fog, Allergies, Skin Issues…and Now Digestion?

By Candise Yang, L.Ac., NCCAOM | Serving Oakland, Berkeley, Rockridge, and the East Bay

If you're dealing with a grab bag of symptoms—brain fog, sneezing fits, eczema flares, asthma, and unpredictable digestion—it’s easy to feel like you're unraveling. But you're not. These seemingly unrelated symptoms often share a common root: immune system overload, inflammation, and poor detox or digestive function. And when we start looking at your body as a connected ecosystem, the picture becomes a lot more clear—and a lot more hopeful.

The Web of Symptoms

  • Brain fog might be the first sign of inflammation, blood sugar swings, or immune system irritation.

  • Allergies and asthma reflect heightened histamine activity and a reactive immune system.

  • Skin flares—eczema, rashes, hives—are often your liver or gut calling for help.

  • Digestive issues like bloating, constipation, reflux, or food sensitivities often precede or amplify immune symptoms. The gut isn’t just where digestion happens—it’s where 70% of your immune system lives.

You might not realize your foggy head and unpredictable bowels are linked—but your immune system does.

The Functional + Eastern Medicine Lens

In functional medicine, we connect the dots between symptoms, systems, and your lived experience. Common culprits behind this symptom constellation include:

  • Histamine intolerance or poor DAO enzyme activity

  • Gut imbalances like SIBO, candida, or leaky gut

  • Low stomach acid, poor bile flow, or sluggish liver detox pathways

  • Nutrient deficiencies (magnesium, B vitamins, zinc, vitamin D)

Traditional medicine offers an additional layer of clinical insight. From this perspective, these symptoms often stem from internal "Wind," "Heat," or "Dampness" disrupting the flow of Qi. Digestive issues reflect Spleen Qi deficiency or Damp accumulation. Skin and lung symptoms often link to Lung or Liver imbalances. Custom herbal formulas gently rebalance these systems while supporting the root cause.

Your Body Isn’t Broken—It’s Communicating

Most people are offered a band-aid: a steroid cream for their rash, a PPI for their reflux, an inhaler for their wheeze, and antihistamines for everything else. That’s not a real solution.

You don’t need to “manage” your symptoms forever—you need to understand them.

When we work together, we explore:

  • Custom herbal and nutrition protocols to lower inflammation

  • Gentle gut repair and detox support

  • Strategic lab testing

  • Nervous system support for stress-sensitive digestion and immune balance

Ready to Clear the Fog (and the Bloat)?

If your body keeps sending distress signals—from your skin to your lungs to your gut—it’s time to stop chasing symptoms and start listening for the message beneath them. I can help you decode that message.

Reach out for a consult to get a personalized plan rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern insight.