05/21/2026
National Eosinophilic Esophagitis Awareness
Some of us are genetically predisposed or susceptible to autoimmune disease and autoimmune conditions. With new research bing published everyday we are gaining insight and knowledge for answers to questions that have been asked for far too long.
Personally I have a long list of "autoimmune" related conditions. I have never focused on getting a diagnosis. I want a fix. How can I help my body do what God has designed it to do? To heal....
When we truly get to the bottom of "how are these symptoms, diseases, or conditions are connected" we get to see a broader picture. For me It boils down to Mitochondrial Disease.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is one condition I used to suffer from. I've had to have my esophagus stretched twice. The smallest pill could get stuck in my throat BUT I have control. It doesn't control me. My last EGD and colonoscopy was 100% normal.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and mitochondrial disease are recognized as overlapping conditions. If you have one you're likely to have the other.
While EoE is an allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus, research shows that cellular mitochondrial dysfunction drives tissue changes in EoE, and individuals with systemic mitochondrial diseases often experience severe EoE gastrointestinal symptoms.
The diagnosis of EoE can only be provided by gastroenterology through an EGD and a biopsy.
Traditional Medicine says there is no cure.
While there is no cure you have treatment options to put your symptoms at bay. If you stop your treatment (prescription or natural therapies) then your symptoms will return. THIS is why traditional medicine says there is NO CURE. However, remission is possible.
By using Functional Medicine I've learned what foods trigger inflammation within the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. I've managed my Mitochondrial Disease with Functional, Cellular, Holistic, and Integrative Medicine. Traditional Medicine provides me necessary prescriptions to control my seizures and make sure I do not develop progression of my disease. I am a living anomaly for my underlying genetic condition, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy. Doctors can't explain it but I can.
In 2012, Doctors couldn't provide me answers to my health issues. I prayed to God. I said, "show me another way" and he did. Holistic Medicine, learning about herbs, supplements, diet, lifestyle, environmental exposures, aromatherapy, and Functional Medicine has broadened my toolbox on how I manage health and illness in my household. The best part of my journey is God bringing everything full circle. I use to study for me and my family. Now I study to help God help others still suffering like I once did.
Don't give up fighting for your child, your life, your future, and your health
Healing is Possible
Our journey's are not all the same
It's okay to walk the middle ground.
Knowledge is powerful. By sharing what I know, what I have learned, and my personal experience I hope at least one life can be changed.
It's Your Health
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12438975/?fbclid=Iwb21leAR7ViVjbGNrBHtWHWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHr8nxIGmxSrB0PGSQTNV_bPc6ftUpWnZ0PA-lOkPDW_iFCIEa1NJSxbg5rP1_aem_KYNKm43V6AsrEFHsFBr6hw
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a food allergen-induced inflammatory disorder characterized by interleukin (IL)-13-mediated esophageal inflammation and epithelial basal cell hyperplasia (B*H). The role of mitochondria in EoE pathogenesis remains ...
