What if the reason your hives keep coming back has nothing to do with what you ate, touched, or put on your skin?

When itchy welts appear without warning, it is natural to start searching for an external trigger. But chronic hives are often not an allergy problem at all.

In this episode, I explain what is actually happening inside the body when hives appear, what helps, and why there is a genuine reason for hope for people with chronic urticaria.

What You’ll Discover In This Episode

• Why chronic hives aren’t always an allergic reaction
• How mast cells act like an oversensitive fire alarm inside the body
• Why antihistamines don’t work equally well for every patient
• Why stress can intensify symptoms without being the original cause
• The vicious cycle between itching, poor sleep, and increased inflammation
• Why eliminating more foods is not always the answer
• The lifestyle habits that can support treatment without replacing medication
• Why good medicine is not about ordering every available test

About Your Host

Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD, MBA, a triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidence-based lifestyle medicine.

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TLC is presenting this podcast solely for information sharing. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods referenced.