<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Stillman Uncensored ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candid opinions on health and wellness in a world full of censorship. ]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com</link><image><url>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/img/substack.png</url><title>Dr. Stillman Uncensored </title><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:38:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[stillmanmd@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[stillmanmd@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[stillmanmd@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[stillmanmd@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The Healing Road Map ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How We Diagnose and Treat Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/the-healing-road-map</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/the-healing-road-map</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:01:39 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>At our practice, we help tired, foggy, inflamed people reclaim their health.</span></p><p><span>We do this by following a road map that I created based on thousands of appointments over twelve years of practice, and a lifetime of study in integrative medicine.</span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;re tired, foggy, and inflamed, this road map is for you.</span></p><p><span>Most of our patients come to see us when they&#8217;re somewhere between 0 and 70% of their full capacity. Some of them are barely functional. They&#8217;re getting through the days, but they&#8217;re not really living. Their labs are often normal, which doesn&#8217;t make sense to them. They&#8217;re often dependent upon medications, and they&#8217;re worried about the future.</span></p><p><span>They&#8217;ve usually &#8220;tried everything.&#8221; They&#8217;re used to trying something, seeing an improvement, and then watching it fade away. They wonder if they&#8217;ll ever be well again.</span></p><p><span>But the most important thing they have in common is a belief that their bodies can heal and a determination to do whatever it takes to make that a reality.</span></p><p><span>There&#8217;s one concept that I share with them to start their journey, so that they understand the process at its core.</span></p><p><span>That concept is &#8220;repair deficit.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>Repair Deficit: Why You&#8217;re Tired, Foggy, and Inflamed</span></h2><p><span>We think of health like a bank account.</span></p><p><span>Toxins, stress, and infections wear that bank account down. These are your withdrawals. Every night of sound sleep, every healthy meal, and every positive action you take toward better health - these are deposits.</span></p><p><span>When damage accumulates faster than your body can repair it, a repair deficit develops.</span></p><p><span>What happens when that repair deficit persists and grows for a long time?</span></p><p><span>People become tired, foggy, and inflamed. They wind up with diagnoses like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Hashimoto&#8217;s, Grave&#8217;s, lupus, Sjogren&#8217;s, and more. These are autoimmune diseases. They are the inevitable result of repair deficit when it grows big enough and persists for long enough.</span></p><p><span>Most people are told that autoimmune diseases are like lightning. They strike without warning or reason. But we all know that lightning strikes aren&#8217;t actually random. That&#8217;s why you don&#8217;t climb up on your roof with a large antenna during thunder storms (right?!).</span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;re tired, foggy, and inflamed, then I assure you there are reasons. Your symptoms aren&#8217;t random bad luck. And there&#8217;s a way to reclaim your well-being. This road map is where I recommend that everyone start.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>The Process: Nourish, Detoxify, Purify</span></h2><p><span>We follow a clear process to help patients reclaim their health.</span></p><p><span>That process grew out of my observation that disease always seemed to come back to the same root causes - nutritional deficiencies, toxins and stress, and infections.</span></p><p><span>If you want to reclaim your health, you have to nourish, detoxify, and purify, in that order.</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>Nourish </span></strong><span>means giving the body what it needs. Everything your body takes in, from light to food, can nourish it or poison it. We have to nourish the body for it to heal.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Detoxify </span></strong><span>means to remove what&#8217;s destroying the body. This includes both toxins and stress, which fundamentally wear the body down in the same way. There are many hidden toxins and stresses in our modern world that we have to minimize, mitigate, or eliminate in order to reclaim our health.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Purify </span></strong><span>means to use targeted therapies to purge the body of infections. This step comes last because of what it can cost the body, and because the body often does this naturally once you nourish and detoxify it. Most of our patients never need antibiotics, antifungals, or antiparasitics, but for those that do, they are life-changing.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>What each of us needs is different, and what you need can change on a daily or weekly basis. Reclaiming your health isn&#8217;t the work of a day, a week, or a month. It&#8217;s a daily commitment to a way of life. Once you make the change, you&#8217;ll be glad you did and you&#8217;ll never go back to the old way of doing things.</span></p><p><span>Nourish, detoxify, and purify are our process. Beyond this process, we need a framework that turns theory into practice.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>The Five-Part Framework</span></h2><p><span>I interview patients, friends, and colleagues regularly on my podcast for a series we call, &#8220;Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>I interview patients every day in our practice and, when they tell me they are feeling better, I ask a simple, but profound question.</span></p><p><span>&#8220;What gets the credit?&#8221;</span></p><p><span>They almost always say the same thing.</span></p><p><span>&#8220;I&#8217;m not sure.&#8221; Followed by something like, &#8220;I guess all of it together.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>Isn&#8217;t that how everything worth doing works?</span></p><p><span>What gets the credit for a 4.0 GPA? What gets the credit for a happy marriage? What gets the credit for stable, healthy, happy children? What gets the credit for a smooth-running car, lawnmower, or weed wacker?</span></p><p><span>It&#8217;s never just &#8220;one thing.&#8221; There are no silver bullets when it comes to getting well (but there are shiny objects - more on this later).</span></p><p><span>I find that most frameworks are missing critical components of the puzzle. I created one that I felt was both simple and comprehensive.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s our five-part framework:</span></p><ol><li><p><span>Principles</span></p></li><li><p><span>Essentials</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hazards</span></p></li><li><p><span>Diagnostics</span></p></li><li><p><span>Therapeutics</span></p></li></ol><p><span>If you want masterclasses in each of these, check out our Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing series on my podcast.</span></p><p><span>Why these five?</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Principles are how we think, behave, and what we believe. Without the right principles of medicine, we&#8217;re doomed to fail. I start with principles because I noticed that the patients who got the best results were the most principled, and patients who got the worst results often had toxic, negative beliefs about themselves and others.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Essentials are what make us healthy. They are &#8220;essential&#8221; to who and what we are. They are what people mean when they say, &#8220;a healthy diet and lifestyle.&#8221; But as you might guess, it&#8217;s a bit more complicated than just &#8220;get 10,000 steps a day and eat a balanced diet.&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hazards are the things that make us sick, no matter what we do. We must minimize, mitigate, and eliminate them in order to be healthy. Hazards are all around us in our modern world, from artificial light at night to toxins in our air, water, and food.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Diagnostics are tests and imaging (X-rays, CTs, and so on), as well as vital signs, physical exam findings, and more. If a doctor orders it or performs it to determine what to do next, then it&#8217;s a diagnostic. We need diagnostics to help us make better decisions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Therapeutics are the things we do, above and beyond a healthy diet and lifestyle, to achieve and maintain excellent health. At our practice, we use a combination of light, nutritional supplements, and medications in order to help patients reclaim their health.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>I&#8217;ve found that most patients are at least vaguely aware of these five elements of health. I&#8217;ve also found that most of them have a lot of room for improvement in some or all of them. And helping them figure out where and what to improve is what I&#8217;m most passionate about.</span></p><p><span>Here are a few case studies to show you why I&#8217;m so passionate about this.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>Real Case Studies</span></h2><p><span>Patients at our practice sometimes join me as podcast guests to tell their stories of hope and healing. You can listen to all of these episodes wherever you listen to podcasts - the podcast is called, &#8220;Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>Here are a few episodes that show what&#8217;s possible:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong>Meredith</strong> was so exhausted she could barely function as a mother of three. Diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and told there was no cure. Lab work identified the deficiencies and imbalances driving her collapse. She fixed diet, lifestyle, and environment, and despite &#8220;trying everything&#8221; she still felt stuck. Then she joined our practice and made a complete recovery. She&#8217;s now symptom-free and sharing what she learned to heal herself on her podcast and through her social media. <em>We recorded a two-part podcast on her journey. Listen to <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/stories-of-hope-and-healing-meredith">episode 1</a>, and <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/stories-of-hope-and-healing-meredith-fb0">episode 2</a> here on Substack, or search for &#8220;Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman&#8221; wherever you listen to podcasts. </em></p></li><li><p><strong>Emily</strong> had severe myasthenia gravis. Drugs failed. Surgery failed. Testing identified clear nutrient deficiencies &#8212; B-6, carnitine, magnesium, zinc &#8212; and we built her protocol from those findings. As her repair capacity improved, her body began eliminating heavy metals it hadn&#8217;t been able to clear before. Hair testing documented the elimination of massive amounts of aluminum, copper, and mercury over 18 months. She went from symptomatic and unable to conceive to symptom-free and pregnant. She has been off all drugs for over two years. She trusted the process even when progress felt slow. <em>We recorded a podcast episode about her journey, <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/stories-of-hope-stories-of-healing-ae5">listen here</a> on Substack or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts.  </em></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Kenna </span></strong><span>had severe mold toxicity thanks to a water-damaged apartment. She was struggling to stand, see, and do simple daily tasks like laundry and doing the dishes. Her body was severely depleted of minerals and full of mold toxins. We created a personalized supplement protocol for her and in just five months she had made a full recovery. Now, Kenna works at our practice and is training to be one of our health coaches. </span><em>We recorded a podcast episode about her journey, <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/the-hidden-trigger-behind-her-sudden">listen here</a> on Substack or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts.  </em></p></li></ul><p><span>There are many more stories like this on my podcast. I hope you&#8217;ll take a listen to them and be encouraged. </span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>What This Looks Like</span></h2><p><span>At our practice, we start with a comprehensive evaluation, including labs and a review of diet and lifestyle. We take a hard look a medications and supplements you&#8217;re on, then personalize recommendations to you. We don&#8217;t just manage medications and supplements. We also help you determine the optimal diet and lifestyle for your unique context.</span></p><p><span>We test labs as often as quarterly. Why? Because labs change. One of the top reasons patients seek our help is that they&#8217;ve had labs and tried supplement or medication regimens that were &#8220;one-size-fits-all,&#8221; only to be disappointed. The truth is you need to trend labs to see how patients are responding to therapy, otherwise you won&#8217;t know what&#8217;s working and what&#8217;s not.</span></p><p><span>If you want to learn more about our process, listen to my podcasts with Meredith, Emily, and Kenna.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>Is This the Path for You?</span></h2><p><span>If you&#8217;re:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Willing to follow a structured program, not bounce between random hacks and protocols.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Willing to take supplements and change my diet and lifestyle if that&#8217;s what my case requires.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ready to show up and take ownership of my health, not outsource it completely to someone else.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Willing to work a plan for at least 90 days (there are no short-cuts).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Open to using labs and data to guide my next steps instead of guessing.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Want one clear framework to follow, not conflicting advice from multiple practitioners.</span></p></li><li><p><span>More afraid of staying stuck at 0&#8211;70% than of making changes.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Then this process is for you, and you&#8217;re ready for it.</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><span>Your Next Step</span></h2><p><strong><span>Book an evaluation with a member of our team.</span></strong></p><p><span>During the evaluation, we&#8217;ll:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Review your history and current symptoms</span></p></li><li><p><span>What you&#8217;ve tried, what&#8217;s worked, and what hasn&#8217;t</span></p></li><li><p><span>Get you clarity on where to go next, whether that&#8217;s becoming a member of our practice or a referral to a trusted partner of ours</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Book your </span><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/eval"><span>evaluation today</span></a><span>. If you&#8217;re tired, foggy, and inflamed, we&#8217;d love to help you reclaim your health.</span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,</span></p><p><span>Dr. Stillman</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How A Small Group Got Fluoride Out Of Florida (And What’s Next)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | In this conversation, Dr. Stillman talks with Justin Harvey on fluoride, flock cameras, data centers & how you can get your city to listen.]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/how-a-small-group-got-fluoride-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/how-a-small-group-got-fluoride-out</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:02:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208824641/7d0f675acf83643988a09083866c22a4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;f823860f-c708-44c1-b398-65842067b88a&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2659.3438,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><span>In this conversation, Dr. Stillman sits down with longtime friend and activist </span><strong><span>Justin Harvey</span></strong><span> to talk about how ordinary people can actually move the needle on public health and freedom in their own towns.</span></p><p><span>They start with Justin&#8217;s &#8220;hobby&#8221; of creative, peaceful protest in Orlando, then walk through how a small group helped push fluoride out of drinking water across Florida. From there, they dig into why flock cameras and hyperscale AI data centers are the next big battles over health, privacy, and local control, and why showing up at city council with a clear plan can matter more than anything happening in Washington.</span></p><h3><strong><span>Here&#8217;s exactly what they cover</span></strong></h3><ul><li><p><span>00:02 &#8211; How Dr. Stillman and Justin met, and why Justin&#8217;s idea of a &#8220;morning hobby&#8221; is standing outside the mayor&#8217;s neighborhood with protest signs</span></p></li><li><p><span>02:07 &#8211; Justin&#8217;s favorite antics, from marching beside a pride&#8209;parade float with a megaphone to the giant &#8220;vaccine injury&#8221; inflatable elephant outside city hall</span></p></li><li><p><span>04:33 &#8211; Why Justin&#8217;s unapologetically &#8220;algorithm&#8209;unfriendly&#8221; Instagram still grew to nearly 50,000 followers, and what that says about hunger for uncensored content</span></p></li><li><p><span>05:45 &#8211; The inside story of getting fluoride out of Florida&#8217;s water: key lawsuits, Surgeon General Ladapo&#8217;s role, and how a handful of people created statewide momentum</span></p></li><li><p><span>09:02 &#8211; The simple, repeatable playbook: polite but persistent emails, educating council members who often have no idea what&#8217;s being added to the water, and using their reelection incentives to get fluoride on the agenda</span></p></li><li><p><span>13:12 &#8211; How Justin organized others with maps, schedules, email templates, and &#8220;one extra step&#8221; that made it easy for busy parents and workers to participate</span></p></li><li><p><span>19:40 &#8211; Justin&#8217;s path from shy first protest speeches to confident city&#8209;council testimony, and why you don&#8217;t need formal training to be effective locally</span></p></li><li><p><span>23:29 &#8211; What hyperscale AI data centers really are, why they&#8217;re so massive and noisy, and the potential impacts on land, wildlife, water, and nearby families</span></p></li><li><p><span>28:26 &#8211; What flock cameras do, how automatic license plate readers feed a 24/7 surveillance grid, and real cases of innocent people being wrongly accused by &#8220;the system&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>30:06 &#8211; Common objections: &#8220;Don&#8217;t we need this for AI?&#8221; &#8220;Isn&#8217;t this safer?&#8221; and Justin&#8217;s responses about risk, necessity, and demanding genuinely &#8220;safe and effective&#8221; tech</span></p></li><li><p><span>36:28 &#8211; Overdevelopment in Florida, the loss of &#8220;old Florida,&#8221; and why some residents are saying &#8220;no more&#8221; to giant industrial projects in rural counties</span></p></li><li><p><span>40:16 &#8211; The problem with blaming foreign enemies while ignoring domestic corruption, captured agencies, and a justice system that rarely holds powerful actors accountable</span></p></li><li><p><span>46:13 &#8211; Why Dr. Stillman believes real health is now as much about community, trust, and local resilience as it is about biochemistry, supplements, or lab work</span></p></li><li><p><span>49:23 &#8211; How rebuilding high&#8209;trust, locally rooted communities can reduce crime, reduce the demand for surveillance, and improve both physical and mental health</span></p></li><li><p><span>51:19 &#8211; Where to find Justin online, and an invitation for listeners to borrow his templates and tactics to fight data centers, flock cameras, and other local battles where they live</span></p></li></ul><p><span>You&#8217;ll walk away with a practical sense of how fluoride came out of Florida&#8217;s water, why data centers and flock cameras are the next fronts in the fight for health freedom and privacy, and how a few committed people can shape what happens in their own backyard.</span></p><p><strong>Follow Justin &amp; his work:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justin_wearechange/">@justin_wearechange</a></p></li><li><p>X: @<a href="https://x.com/JustinWeRchange">justinwearechange </a></p></li><li><p>Rumble: @<a href="https://rumble.com/WeAreChange">Wearechange</a></p></li></ul><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p><strong>For Dr. Stillman&#8217;s latest article </strong>visit <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/when-normal-thyroid-labs-dont-explain">here</a></p><p><strong>Want to take your health to the next level?</strong> Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:</p><p>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s<strong> <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">14 Day Reset</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Stillman</strong> &#8211; Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at <a href="https://dr.stillmanmd.com/application-3069">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s practice</a> and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.</p><p><strong>Stay Informed &amp; Inspired</strong> &#8211; Subscribe to <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&amp;simple=true&amp;next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2Fpodcast">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s newsletter</a> for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!</strong></p><p><em>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[When “Normal” Thyroid Labs Don’t Explain Your Hair Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a Hair Mineral Test Found That Her Regular Labs Missed]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/when-normal-thyroid-labs-dont-explain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/when-normal-thyroid-labs-dont-explain</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:02:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SmtH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe240dee5-566c-4f21-b03a-12d9f2e4687f_876x696.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><em>A Moment with Dr. Stillman</em></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Her hair started coming out in handfuls in the shower, but her thyroid labs were &#8220;perfect.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>We see this a lot.</span></p><p><span>Low thyroid hormone might be the single most common cause of hair loss in our practice.</span></p><p><span>But it&#8217;s far from the only cause.</span></p><p><span>In this case, we didn&#8217;t touch her thyroid dose and changed her mineral protocol instead.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s what happened.</span></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong><span>Where She Started</span></strong></h3><p><span>She&#8217;s a woman in middle life with a history of autoimmunity, including Hashimoto&#8217;s thyroiditis. She&#8217;s been on this journey for over a year and she&#8217;s been feeling better and better.</span></p><p><span>Recently, she noticed:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Worsening hair loss that was sudden and extreme</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Her thyroid numbers looked great.</span></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong><span>What We Did Differently</span></strong></h3><p><span>Instead of changing her thyroid dose or reaching for a new supplement, we looked at her minerals.</span></p><p><span>Her last hair tissue mineral analysis showed us what was really going on:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Her calcium to magnesium ratio of 35 showed a &#8220;lifestyle imbalance&#8221; (something in her life is unsustainable)</span></p></li><li><p><span>She was eliminating large quantities of manganese (this has been going on for over a year now)</span></p></li><li><p><span>She was now eliminating aluminum and lead, both of which are toxic to hair follicles</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Here&#8217;s her most recent heavy metal panel:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SmtH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe240dee5-566c-4f21-b03a-12d9f2e4687f_876x696.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SmtH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe240dee5-566c-4f21-b03a-12d9f2e4687f_876x696.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SmtH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe240dee5-566c-4f21-b03a-12d9f2e4687f_876x696.png 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>Her first aluminum level (over a year ago) was around 2. Then it dropped below one. Now, she&#8217;s eliminating aluminum her body has been hanging onto for years. Don&#8217;t be fooled by these lead levels - they are significant as well and often accompany hair loss. We often see hair loss accompanying metal eliminations like these.</span></p><p><span>We did not adjust her thyroid hormone. We did adjust her mineral protocol to compensate for changing results.</span></p><p><span>People miss this if they only test blood and urine.</span></p><p><span>The hair tells a story I can&#8217;t stand to miss.</span></p><p><span>Why does she have a history of autoimmunity? Like most of our patients with severe autoimmune issues, she has a toxic burden of heavy metals that now her body is eliminating thanks to being on the right mineral protocol.</span></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong><span>Where She Is Now</span></strong></h3><p><span>Here&#8217;s what happened on the right mineral protocol:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Her calcium magnesium ratio improved to 12 and she feels more balanced in her life</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lead dropped for the first time on testing, and aluminum began to clear</span></p></li><li><p><span>Copper and iron came into a healthier balance</span></p></li><li><p><span>Her hair stopped &#8220;dumping out&#8221; and began filling back in, all while on the same dose of thyroid medication</span></p></li><li><p><span>Around February, she noticed steady, &#8220;consistent good energy&#8221; from day to day</span></p></li></ul><p><span>In her words: &#8220;There&#8217;s glimmers and moments in which I feel more myself, and I definitely feel the breakthrough even in my own life.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong><span>Things to Think About</span></strong></h3><p><span>Her calcium to magnesium ratio was an important finding that often masks other mineral deficiencies and heavy metal toxicity. As minerals are balanced, heavy metals are eliminated and patients see this ratio improve.</span></p><p><span>The higher the calcium to magnesium ratio, the more patients are likely to endorse that something in their life is unsustainable. It can be a habit, relationship, lifestyle choice, or belief system. In extreme cases, we call it, &#8220;living a lie.&#8221; Classic examples would be pastors living in sin, an unfaithful spouse, or a member of Alcoholics Anonymous continuing to secretly drink. In this case, she felt like she wasn&#8217;t living her purpose. She needed what I call a therapeutic career change. </span></p><p><span>Hair mineral levels give us a unique window into our inner world.</span></p><p><span>Hidden heavy metal toxicity, which often doesn&#8217;t show up at first (and didn&#8217;t in this case), looks like this:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Hair falling out faster than it should</span></p></li><li><p><span>Energy that never fully recovers</span></p></li><li><p><span>Symptoms that don&#8217;t match &#8220;normal&#8221; lab results</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Hair loss and fatigue are often mineral problems. The thyroid is just a convenient scapegoat.</span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;re wondering if your hair loss, fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation are due to heavy metal toxicity, book an evaluation with a member of my team.</span></p><p><span>In that visit, we map out:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>What your symptoms are really saying</span></p></li><li><p><span>Which tests (including hair) make sense in your case</span></p></li><li><p><span>Whether we&#8217;re the right practice for you (and if we&#8217;re not, we&#8217;ll do our best to help you find the best practice for you)</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Book your evaluation </span><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/eval"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>If you enjoyed this post, then I hope you&#8217;ll subscribe for more posts like this one. If you know someone this reminds you of, consider forwarding it to them. It might help them make the breakthrough they&#8217;ve been looking for.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p><span>As always, discuss any changes with your own licensed clinician. Read our full disclaimers, disclosures, and our position on health freedom here.</span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br> Dr. Stillman</span></p><p><em>Educational content only. Not medical advice. <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">See full disclaimers</a>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re hiring another practitioner ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're looking for someone very specific.]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/were-hiring-another-practitioner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/were-hiring-another-practitioner</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:24:11 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you don&#8217;t know who we are and what we do, we&#8217;re a boutique natural and integrative (some people call it functional) medical practice with an obsession for getting the best results possible as efficiently as possible. </p><p>We help tired, foggy, inflamed people, often with severe autoimmune diseases, to reclaim their health. </p><p>And we need another practitioner to join our growing team. </p><p>You should be:</p><ol><li><p>Brand new or early in your career. Fresh out of school is great. The less you think you already know, the better. If you have years or decades of experience, then you need to be young at heart. </p></li><li><p>Ready to learn. Hungry. Eager. Excited.</p></li><li><p>Determined. Willing to get up every day and work hard, and keep getting better.</p></li><li><p>Be able and willing to prescribe medications like ivermectin, albendazole, and bioidentical hormones like estradiol and testosterone. </p></li></ol><p>If you do a good job, you&#8217;ll earn a great living, have a healthy work environment, work with an exceptional team, and be able to work from anywhere (serving patients in Florida and Texas). My goal is simple - I want everyone on our team to build a life they love. </p><p>But you have to be exceptional. You have to want to be the best. </p><p>You need to be the kind of person who:</p><ul><li><p>Gets <em>energized</em> by hard work and big, ugly, sticky problems.</p></li><li><p>Thinks &#8220;interesting&#8221; when tough cases show up.</p></li><li><p>Studies cases, protocols, and patterns with an almost obsessive focus (if you&#8217;ve ever been told you, &#8220;work too hard,&#8221; you&#8217;re my kind of person).</p></li></ul><p>You will feel intimidated, uncertain, and anxious sometimes. That&#8217;s normal when real people&#8217;s lives and well&#8209;being are on the line. I don&#8217;t expect you not to feel it. I expect you to show up anyway, prepared, and committed to getting better every week.</p><p>In practice, that means:</p><ul><li><p>Doing deep intakes and follow&#8209;ups under my supervision.</p></li><li><p>Reviewing cases outside of appointments so you come in sharp.</p></li><li><p>Taking feedback, implementing it, and coming back with better questions.</p></li></ul><p>If that sounds like you, apply <a href="https://stillmanmd.typeform.com/to/TIlhyFEE">here</a>.</p><p>We&#8217;re not in a hurry. I&#8217;m going to take my time and find the right person. If you&#8217;re early in your career and want to help build the practice I intend to turn into the best place on earth for exhausted, inflamed patients to get care, <a href="https://stillmanmd.typeform.com/to/TIlhyFEE">apply now</a>.</p><p>Be well, </p><p>Dr. Stillman </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Almost Always Recommend Sauna ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | In this conversation, Dr.]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/why-we-almost-always-recommend-sauna</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/why-we-almost-always-recommend-sauna</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:02:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207845274/06611f928b0c421ee039fcd2ad3ac2b1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;8940a068-89ef-4e79-bb8e-14a1bb5f6141&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2820.3364,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><span>In this conversation, Dr. Stillman talks with </span><strong><span>Brian Richards</span></strong><span>, founder of SaunaSpace, about why so many chronically ill patients don&#8217;t actually need another pill&#8230; they need more </span><em><span>light</span></em><span>. Brian shares how a simple homemade light&#8209;bulb sauna cleared his insomnia, fatigue, and acne, and how near&#8209;infrared sauna has become one of the most consistent difference&#8209;makers in Dr. Stillman&#8217;s practice for detox, brain fog, and mood.</span></p><p><span>They cover the physical, emotional, and spiritual sides of heat and light: sweating out stored toxins, calming an over&#8209;fired nervous system, and treating your body like the God&#8209;given temple it is in a world full of junk light and EMF.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s exactly what they discuss in this podcast:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Brian&#8217;s &#8220;four&#8209;out&#8209;of&#8209;ten&#8221; life: low energy, back acne, insomnia, and irritability in his late twenties while doing manual labor in rental real estate&#8230; 02:39</span></p></li><li><p><span>The phone call to his naturopathic&#8209;MD mother who simply said, &#8220;You&#8217;re probably just toxic. You need to detox and you should get a sauna.&#8221;&#8230; 07:15</span></p></li><li><p><span>How discovering John Harvey Kellogg&#8217;s 19th&#8209;century incandescent &#8220;light bath&#8221; led Brian to build his first at&#8209;home sauna with four bulbs and plywood&#8230; 07:45</span></p></li><li><p><span>The immediate shift when he used it before bed: falling asleep quickly and waking up actually rested for the first time in years&#8230; 09:24</span></p></li><li><p><span>What a </span><em><span>therapeutic</span></em><span> session really looks like: raising core temperature about three degrees, sweating roughly a pound of water, and staying a few minutes past the point you want to get out&#8230; 10:10</span></p></li><li><p><span>Why sweating passively in a calm, parasympathetic state is completely different from &#8220;breaking a sweat&#8221; while working or exercising&#8230; 04:12, 12:29</span></p></li><li><p><span>How near&#8209;infrared light restores cellular &#8220;charge,&#8221; supports melatonin and glutathione, and helps your cells use the minerals and protein you&#8217;re already working so hard to get in&#8230; 29:31</span></p></li><li><p><span>The emotional and spiritual changes Brian noticed over 4&#8211;6 months: clearer thinking, more patience, and feeling more connected to God and others instead of reactive and irritable&#8230; 23:14, 38:50</span></p></li><li><p><span>How SaunaSpace&#8217;s Firelight bulbs and silver&#8209;lined Faraday&#8209;cage sauna were engineered to mimic the sun, reduce EMF, and get you to a full therapeutic sweat in 15&#8211;20 minutes without preheating&#8230; 41:37, 47:00</span></p></li><li><p><span>Practical how&#8209;to: towels, rotation in the sauna, binders like humic/fulvic acid, and why many patients need </span><em><span>more</span></em><span> minerals, not just more plain water, when they start sweating regularly&#8230; 48:13, 52:06</span></p></li><li><p><span>Why Dr. Stillman consistently sees the biggest heavy&#8209;metal eliminations and HTMA shifts in patients who combine minerals, diet, and lifestyle work </span><em><span>with</span></em><span> near&#8209;infrared sauna&#8230; 21:58, 53:20</span></p></li></ul><p><span>You&#8217;ll walk away knowing exactly why we recommend this specific kind of sauna, how to use it, and what to watch for in your sleep, mood, and labs.</span></p><p><span>If you already have a SaunaSpace or any home sauna, tell us how it&#8217;s changed your sleep, mood, or HTMA.</span></p><p><strong>You can purchase your own Sauna Space </strong><a href="https://sauna.space/stillman">here</a>. Use code STILLMAN to save 10%</p><p><strong>Book mentioned in this episode:</strong> <a href="https://a.co/d/04glaBVQ">Light Therapeutics</a></p><p><strong>Read the <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/electrolyte-and-remineralization?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true">Electrolytes Solution Article</a> Dr. Stillman shares.</strong></p><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p><strong>For Dr. Stillman&#8217;s latest article </strong>visit <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/minerals-metals-and-why-you-cant">here</a></p><p><strong>Want to take your health to the next level?</strong> Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:</p><p>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s<strong> <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">14 Day Reset</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Stillman</strong> &#8211; Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!</strong></p><p><em>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerals, Metals, and Why You Can’t Stop Worrying]]></title><description><![CDATA[How minerals and metals can create obsessive and ruminating thoughts]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/minerals-metals-and-why-you-cant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/minerals-metals-and-why-you-cant</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><em>A Moment with Dr. Stillman</em></p><div><hr></div><p><span>His OCD developed overnight. He went from a happy, healthy boy to pressured speech and an inability to shut off his mind.</span></p><p><span>We see this all the time. Usually, kids develop this and then struggle with it for decades before they come to see us as adults.</span></p><p><span>Fortunately, his mother was already a patient and so we got to tackle this right away.</span></p><p><span>Mom is almost always the first patient at our practice. If we do a good job, the husband and kids start next. I know we&#8217;re doing good work when patients make us their &#8220;family&#8221; practice.</span></p><p><span>This is one of those stories.</span></p><h3><strong><span>Where He Started</span></strong></h3><p><span>Here&#8217;s what he was struggling with:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>OCD that &#8220;came out of nowhere&#8221; last Spring</span></p></li><li><p><span>He became fixated on certain ideas</span></p></li><li><p><span>He felt like he had to share every thought that came into his head</span></p></li><li><p><span>He could not sleep through the night.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>When I hear things like this, my first thought is minerals and metals.</span></p><p><span>Many mineral and metal imbalances can cause this, but there are two that stand out - aluminum and copper.</span></p><h3><strong><span>What We Did Differently</span></strong></h3><p><span>Most kids with sudden OCD get a psychiatric diagnosis and a prescription.</span></p><p><span>I think that&#8217;s tragic. These children always have some kind of mineral and metal imbalance.</span></p><p><span>His hair tissue mineral analysis told the story.</span></p><p><span>He had</span></p><p><span>We started with a hair tissue mineral analysis. It showed high copper and high aluminum, a burden most doctors never test for at all.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s his first test (minerals):</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png" width="1456" height="871" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2e0g!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febc7ce87-7e67-41c9-9582-d8507704e1ac_1468x878.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>Here&#8217;s his first heavy metal panel:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uK0D!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8ddf8d51-03b6-4ebe-bfdb-bf44c3c70f37_750x596.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>These tests are exactly what I expect - I would describe them as boring.</span></p><p><span>But if you know how to read these tests, there&#8217;s obviously something lurking beneath the surface.</span></p><p><span>Hidden copper and aluminum were my top suspects.</span></p><p><span>We started:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Vitamin D, 5,000 IU daily</span></p></li><li><p><span>Our Vitality + chewables (</span><a href="http://store.stillmanwellness.com"><span>store.stillmanwellness.com</span></a><span>), two twice daily</span></p></li><li><p><span>Magnesium + at bedtime (also at </span><a href="http://store.stillmanwellness.com"><span>store.stillmanwellness.com</span></a><span>)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s Detox Powder (recipe over at our community)</span></p></li></ul><p><span>You can find these supplements at </span><a href="http://store.stillmanwellness.com"><span>our store</span></a><span> and you can get a discount by becoming a member of our practice (book an evaluation </span><a href="http://stillmanmd.link/program"><span>here</span></a><span>) or joining our online community (join </span><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about"><span>here</span></a><span>).</span></p><p><span>His mother also started inositol on her own initiative, which had a profound effect. I&#8217;m glad to learn about and share this with you (I love when patients teach me new things).</span></p><p><span>We did formulate a personalized mineral balancing protocol for him, but it proved too much for him, so we switched for our Vitality + chewables.</span></p><h3><strong><span>Where He Is Now</span></strong></h3><p><span>Over about two to three months, things shifted.</span></p><ul><li><p><span>His mother says his OCD is &#8220;10% of what it was.&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>He is able to sleep through the night</span></p></li><li><p><span>He still has some intrusive thoughts, but they are &#8220;not even of the same nature as they were&#8221;</span></p></li></ul><p><span>His body has also started sweating again.</span></p><p><span>Why do so many people struggle to sweat?</span></p><p><span>Toxic metals, particularly aluminum, destroy our sweat glands.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s what happened in his hair tests.</span></p><p><span>He went through massive copper and aluminum eliminations.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s his second mineral panel:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ap6Y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6158e488-c71d-4ecf-b07c-0e29c5a30bb5_1462x878.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ap6Y!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6158e488-c71d-4ecf-b07c-0e29c5a30bb5_1462x878.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ap6Y!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6158e488-c71d-4ecf-b07c-0e29c5a30bb5_1462x878.png 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>And his second metal panel:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png" width="750" height="594" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:594,&quot;width&quot;:750,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:136432,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/i/207777371?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QtHf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F122b12cd-cf5b-47d0-9bd2-44a43916aeea_750x594.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>These are massive eliminations of copper and aluminum, coinciding with his improvement in symptoms.</span></p><p><span>I like to repeat these tests when we see eliminations like this, just to make sure we&#8217;re not looking at a lab error or contamination due to a product (like a copper-peptide-containing shampoo).</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s his repeat mineral panel:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png" width="1456" height="864" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TxAb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb4ad757-d0b2-4dc0-bfc8-d7e02d696c04_1470x872.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>And his metal panel:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png" width="748" height="590" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2x0n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6dd9c9e-44f3-4de9-95ae-c7696167ec5b_748x590.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>What do these panels teach us?</span></p><p><span>Minerals and metals are dynamic. We often see them coming out of the body in significant quantities one week, and they are gone from the hair the next.</span></p><p><span>This is why we test hair quarterly - it changes. You&#8217;ll miss your heavy metal and mineral eliminations if you don&#8217;t do this.</span></p><h3><strong><span>Things to Think About</span></strong></h3><ul><li><p><span>High copper is linked to a specific kind of anxious, obsessive worry pattern, the kind where a person cannot stop fixating on something they should not be worried about.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Aluminum is always hiding in children who have had any of their routine childhood vaccines, and typically their clinical improvement follows elimination seen in the hair.</span></p></li><li><p><span>When people start sweating again, it&#8217;s because their toxic metal load has finally been reduced to something the body can manage.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Kids like this go to a psychiatrist. They wind up on medications for life that have horrible side effects.</span></p><p><span>This is what&#8217;s possible with mineral balancing. This is why we&#8217;re so enthusiastic about hair mineral testing, particularly in children.</span></p><p><span>If this was helpful, you can subscribe for more &#8220;A Moment with Dr. Stillman&#8221; posts. If you know someone this reminds you of, consider forwarding it to them. It might help them make the breakthrough they have been looking for.</span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;d like our help to reclaim and optimize your health, join one of our programs here: </span><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/program"><span>https://stillmanmd.link/program</span></a></p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p><span>As always, discuss any changes with your own licensed clinician. Read our full disclaimers, disclosures, and our position on health freedom here.</span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br> Dr. Stillman</span></p><p><em>Educational content only. Not medical advice. <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">See full disclaimers</a>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I feel better than I ever imagined possible”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real results from real group members]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/i-feel-better-than-i-ever-imagined</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/i-feel-better-than-i-ever-imagined</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:16:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rgi0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fad7b348f-6f0d-44c6-8986-04547c3c7a51_993x703.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Every week inside </span><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about"><span>Immune Wellness</span></a><span>, I get little windows into how people are actually feeling as they apply what they&#8217;re learning.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s a screenshot: </span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rgi0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fad7b348f-6f0d-44c6-8986-04547c3c7a51_993x703.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>My favorite lines from this post:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>&#8220;I feel better than I ever imagined possible- kind of like I&#8217;m somehow cheating!&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>&#8220;I&#8217;ve experienced healing to be non-linear, but EVERY thing I&#8217;ve learned and am implementing here has reaped such substantial rewards I feel the need to broadcast loudly for all to hear.&#8221;</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span>This is exactly what I want for you.</span></strong></p><p><span>Mornings where you wake up and think, &#8220;I feel better than I ever imagined possible,&#8221;<br> and you actually know how you did it.</span></p><p><span>Not because you found &#8220;one magic protocol,&#8221; but because you followed a simple, repeatable framework that has worked for hundreds of real&#8209;world patients.</span></p><p><span>Notice a few things in her post:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>She&#8217;s not chasing a new hack every week. She&#8217;s </span><strong><span>stacking simple, doable habits</span></strong><span>.</span></p></li><li><p><span>She&#8217;s honest that </span><strong><span>healing has been non&#8209;linear</span></strong><span>. There were ups and downs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>She&#8217;s implementing &#8220;EVERY thing&#8221; she&#8217;s learning in the community, </span><strong><span>not just collecting information</span></strong><span>.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>That&#8217;s what </span><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about"><span>Immune Wellness</span></a><span> is built to do:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Give you a </span><strong><span>clear framework</span></strong><span>, so you know what to focus on next</span></p></li><li><p><span>Help you turn that framework into </span><strong><span>simple daily actions</span></strong><span> that fit your actual life</span></p></li><li><p><span>Surround you with </span><strong><span>people on the same path</span></strong><span>, so you don&#8217;t quit on the non&#8209;linear days</span></p></li></ul><p><span>Inside the community you&#8217;ll get:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>Weekly Q&amp;A with me, to which you can submit questions anytime </span></strong></p></li><li><p>18+ months of Q&amp;A&#8217;s (your questions have already been answered in all likelihood) </p></li><li><p><span>A </span><strong><span>25% discount on supplements</span></strong><span> that can offset a meaningful part of your membership</span></p></li><li><p>Our 30-Day Immune Wellness Road Map in Standard and my flagship course, Dr. Stillman&#8217;s Wellness Secrets, in Premium </p></li><li><p>A live, interactive Zoom call with me in Premium </p></li></ul><p><span>If you read her words and thought, &#8220;I&#8217;d like to feel like that again,&#8221; Immune Wellness was built for you.</span></p><p><span>Right now, as a founding member, you can join for:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>$0 today</span></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><span>7 days of full access</span></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Founders pricing locked in for life</span></strong><span> (starting at </span><strong><span>$39/month</span></strong><span> when you join by </span><strong><span>July 21</span></strong><span>)</span></p></li></ul><p>Coming soon - Dr. Stillman&#8217;s AI. Members will get access as we refine and optimize the model for best results. </p><p><span>And for every </span><strong><span>9 paid members</span></strong><span>, we sponsor </span><strong><span>1 full scholarship</span></strong><span> for someone in real financial hardship.</span></p><p><a href="https://stillmanmd.typeform.com/to/e3QLAnPa"><span>Submit an application for a scholarship</span></a><span> - we have a few available already. </span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;re ready for your own &#8220;I feel better than I ever imagined possible&#8221; story:</span></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about"><span>Start your 7&#8209;day free trial of Immune Wellness</span></a><span>.</span></strong></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br>Dr. Stillman</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | How did I become so interested in hair tissue mineral analysis?]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/the-power-of-hair-tissue-mineral-c34</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/the-power-of-hair-tissue-mineral-c34</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206366142/bb9dae0e9b620591e72fed34a7c5634b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;975036f7-f1c7-4765-9230-08e7dc3de9c7&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2691.6572,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><span>How did I become so interested in hair tissue mineral analysis?</span></p><p><span>It happened almost by accident.</span></p><p><span>In this episode, Amy Arp interviews Dr. Stillman about his personal experience with hair tissue mineral analysis. Dr. Stillman shares how this test made sense of his own family history and the stories of his patients in a way that no other test had before. Across nearly two years of his own samples, they unpack what his minerals and metals revealed about stress, burnout, emotional healing, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining mineral balance. If you&#8217;ve ever wondered why we&#8217;re so excited about hair tissue mineral analysis, this is a must-listen-to episode.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s exactly what they discuss in this podcast:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>How Dr. Stillman&#8217;s seven&#8209;generation New England ancestry, including a great uncle whose disabling seizure disorder ended in suicide, planted early questions about heavy metals long before HTMA entered the picture&#8230; 01:20</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why being the underweight, sickly kid who missed twenty&#8209;one days of first grade convinced him there had to be a better explanation than conventional medicine was offering&#8230; 01:52</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How years of training in East Asian medicine, traditional kung fu in China, and blood chemistry mentorships eventually led to his first hair tissue mineral analysis test that he initially didn&#8217;t know how to read&#8230; 04:03</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why the real cost of frequent blood and urine testing, sometimes reaching two thousand dollars a year per person, pushed him to search for a more sustainable way to track patients over time&#8230; 05:47</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How the &#8220;checking account&#8221; analogy helps explain why blood testing is a single snapshot while hair testing reveals months of underlying mineral history&#8230; 07:50</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why a phone call to his mentor Clark Engelbert about a confusing first HTMA result exposed a classic &#8220;hair on fire&#8221; stress pattern hiding in his own chemistry&#8230; 11:17</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How he discovered that correcting mineral imbalances often matters more than chasing any single mineral level, and why this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of HTMA&#8230; 12:12</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How that &#8220;hair on fire&#8221; pattern matched the wired&#8209;but&#8209;tired, burned&#8209;out pace he was keeping as a solo practitioner building a practice from scratch&#8230; 13:57</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How the difference between heavy metals as pure poisons and minerals as the spark plugs of life explains why symptoms build quietly for years before a health crisis appears&#8230; 16:32</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why copper toxicity, often driven by well&#8209;meaning wellness advice, became one of the clearest examples of how metals and minerals compete for the same binding sites in the body&#8230; 19:40</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How a health department phone call about his own elevated mercury level became a surreal confirmation that HTMA results reflect something real&#8230; 27:29</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why watching a patient&#8217;s aluminum level rise twenty&#8209;one fold between two tests, alongside a dramatic improvement in her health, changed how he interprets metal elimination&#8230; 30:50</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How meeting his wife, pursuing neurofeedback and EMDR, and watching his own minerals settle into balance showed him how closely mineral chemistry can track emotional maturity and resilience&#8230; 33:28</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why the birth of his son and an unexpected medical crisis forced him to pause his own healing journey, and what that taught him about the priorities he asks every patient to weigh&#8230; 40:32</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How the deeply individualized nature of every HTMA protocol means no two patients, including Dr. Stillman himself, ever receive the same supplement plan&#8230; 43:14</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Why the biggest mistake he sees other practitioners make is treating HTMA with supplements alone instead of pairing it with real diet, lifestyle, and nervous system coaching&#8230; 46:42</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>How tracking his own mercury levels down to 0.042 over more than a year gave him personal proof that the body detoxifies exactly the way the hair says it will&#8230; 49:11</span></p></li></ul><p>You can listen to the <em>Stories of Hope Stories of Healing </em>episodes<em> </em>mentioned here: <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/stories-of-hope-stories-of-healing-ae5">Emily&#8217;s</a>, <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/the-diagnosis-she-never-expected">Jaydee&#8217;s</a>, <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/stories-of-hope-and-healing-healing">Clark&#8217;s</a>, and <a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/stories-of-hope-and-healing-healing">Kenna&#8217;s</a>. </p><p>You can pre-order Dr. Stillman&#8217;s new book at a discounted rate for a limited time <a href="https://stillmanwellness.com/preordernow">here</a>. </p><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p><strong>For Dr. Stillman&#8217;s latest article </strong><a href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-hadnt-had-a-clear-thought-in?r=22fgob">visit here</a>.</p><p><strong>Want to take your health to the next level?</strong> Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:</p><p>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s<strong> <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">14 Day Reset</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Stillman</strong> &#8211; Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at <a href="https://dr.stillmanmd.com/application-3069">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s practice</a> and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.</p><p><strong>Stay Informed &amp; Inspired</strong> &#8211; Subscribe to <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&amp;simple=true&amp;next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2Fpodcast">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s newsletter</a> for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!</strong></p><p><em>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Hadn’t Had a Clear Thought in Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[One hidden dental infection was driving her brain fog, her pain, and her sleep]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-hadnt-had-a-clear-thought-in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-hadnt-had-a-clear-thought-in</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:01:28 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><em>A Moment with Dr. Stillman</em></p><div><hr></div><p><span>If you&#8217;re the one managing everyone&#8217;s health in your family and you still feel like &#8220;a slug that can&#8217;t keep her eyes open&#8221; by the time you sit down for lunch or coffee with friends, then this story is for you.</span></p><p><span>One of my patients used those exact words. This was her level of energy for decades.</span></p><p><span>She&#8217;s married, with grown children, and spends much of her time dealing with her family property and caring for her elderly mother. There&#8217;s plenty of family drama that goes along with that, so even though she&#8217;s an &#8220;empty nester,&#8221; her life is far from simple and stress-free. She needs to have the energy to keep up with her husband, her dogs, and the needs of her family.</span></p><p><span>I take care of a lot of women in this position - in or past menopause, still juggling lots of responsibilities, and not sure how to manage it all when they need an afternoon nap or can&#8217;t peel themselves up off the couch after dinner.</span></p><h2><strong><span>What She Was Living With</span></strong></h2><p><span>For decades, her brain would not work the way she needed it to:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Brain fog so heavy she called herself &#8220;a slug&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Fatigue so severe that just thinking about exercise wore her out</span></p></li><li><p><span>Waking up in pain about an hour after falling asleep, night after night</span></p></li><li><p><span>Food getting stuck in her digestion for hours at a time</span></p></li><li><p><span>When I asked when her brain last worked well, her answer was &#8220;decades&#8221;</span></p></li></ul><p><span>If this sounds familiar, you know where she was.</span></p><h2><strong><span>What We Did Differently</span></strong></h2><p><span>She needed significant dental work - more than just one visit.</span></p><p><span>I said, &#8220;go to the biological dentist now.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>They found an abscess and pulled that tooth as soon as possible.</span></p><p><span>Within 30 minutes of the tooth extraction, she was doing crossword puzzles again.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>Her exact words: &#8220;My mind actually works. Like it works. I couldn&#8217;t believe it.&#8221;</span></p></blockquote><p><span>Not everyone feels a change this quickly, but in her case, removing that constant infection was like releasing the parking brake on her brain function.</span></p><p><span>What else did we do? We added the appropriate doses of thyroid and ovarian hormones (progesterone and estrogen to start), personalized minerals, and she&#8217;s avoiding foods she tested positive to in allergy testing.</span></p><h2><strong><span>Where She Is Now</span></strong></h2><p><span>She&#8217;s doing better and better. Here&#8217;s what she shared in a recent visit:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Pain was waking her up nightly before, but now: &#8220;I haven&#8217;t noticed the pain...&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Digestion was slow and sluggish, but now: &#8220;I can tell a big difference. The food doesn&#8217;t get stuck like it does otherwise.&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>She&#8217;s able to walk all the way across the yard, when before she had to take a break. She even had a lawn chair positioned half-way through the yard so she could rest.</span></p></li><li><p><span>My favorite question, &#8220;On a scale of 1-10, with zero being where we started and ten being where you would like to be, where are you now?&#8221; She&#8217;s at 5/10 now, after just a few months.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>I&#8217;m so excited to see her making progress after years of feeling so tired.</span></p><h2><strong><span>Things to Think About</span></strong></h2><p><span>Dental problems can derail your health entirely. A simple &#8220;bad tooth&#8221; can turn into fatigue, brain fog, crippling headaches, and even full-blown inflammatory conditions requiring aggressive treatment.</span></p><p><span>Keeping your teeth clean, healthy, and intact is half the battle for the health of the rest of your body.</span></p><p><span>A dental abscess is not &#8220;just a toothache.&#8221; It is a constant, low&#8209;grade infection sitting inches from your brain.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s what we often find in cases like this:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Standard labs can look &#8220;fine&#8221; and falsely reassure patients that &#8220;it&#8217;s just stress&#8221; or that they &#8220;just need a little more rest.&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>The right prescriptions and personalized supplements can help, but they can&#8217;t overcome a rotten tooth.</span></p></li><li><p><span>If the teeth are bad enough, systemic problems arise.</span></p></li></ul><h2><strong><span>Where to Go From Here</span></strong></h2><p><span>I always refer to dentists from the </span><a href="https://iaomt.org/"><span>International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.</span></a><span> If you&#8217;ve got dental issues and join our practice, I&#8217;ll be sure to send you to one of them for a thorough evaluation. Many of them will insist that you work with someone like me, because they realize the power of working together as a team, not just in isolation.</span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;d like our help to reclaim and optimize your health, join one of our programs here: </span><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/program"><span>https://stillmanmd.link/program</span></a></p><p><span>If this was helpful, you can subscribe for more &#8220;A Moment with Dr. Stillman&#8221; posts. If you know someone this reminds you of, consider forwarding it to them. It might help them make the breakthrough they have been looking for.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p><span>As always, discuss any changes with your own licensed clinician. Read our full disclaimers, disclosures, and our position on health freedom here.</span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br> Dr. Stillman</span></p><p><em>Educational content only. Not medical advice. <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">See full disclaimers</a>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founders Pricing for Our New Community ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ends July 21st]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/you-asked-for-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/you-asked-for-it</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:02:52 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve told me you are tired, foggy, inflamed, and overwhelmed by conflicting health advice. </p><p>You want one trusted place to get clear answers, simple steps, and ongoing support that respects your values.</p><p>You also told me exactly what you wanted this community to look like:</p><ul><li><p>Keep it between <strong>$39&#8211;$79</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Courses and calls</strong> are most helpful</p></li><li><p><strong>Don&#8217;t overwhelm me</strong> - keep it practical and manageable week to week</p></li></ul><p>So I built exactly that, with two simple options and a 7&#8209;day free trial. </p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">Start your free trial now</a>. </p><div><hr></div><h3>Option 1: Standard</h3><p><strong>Founders price: $39/month for life when you join by July 21</strong></p><p>You get:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Weekly Q&amp;A with me</strong>, recorded live</p><ul><li><p>You can submit questions all week long</p></li><li><p>You&#8217;re never more than a week away from an answer from me</p></li><li><p>Archive access, so you have access to over 18 months of questions I&#8217;ve already answered </p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Chat access during the live Q&amp;A</strong> so you can ask follow&#8209;up questions</p></li><li><p><strong>Monthly practical workshops</strong> on key topics you must understand to regain your health </p></li><li><p><strong>30&#8209;Day Immune Wellness Road Map</strong></p><ul><li><p>The exact step&#8209;by&#8209;step plan I share with patients to start turning things around quickly</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>25% discount on supplements</strong> in our store</p><ul><li><p>If your family spends $160/month on supplements, that&#8217;s $40 in savings&#8230; which can more than cover your $39 membership</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">You can </a><strong><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">start with a 7&#8209;day free trial</a></strong>.</p><p>If it does not feel like a relief to finally have clear guidance, you can cancel in a few clicks and you won&#8217;t be billed.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Option 2: Premium</h3><p><strong>Founders price: $149/month for life when you join by July 21</strong></p><p>You get <strong>everything in Standard</strong>, plus:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Weekly live, interactive Zoom call with me</strong></p><ul><li><p>Camera on or off, ask me anything live and we&#8217;ll talk it through together</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Full access to my flagship course</strong></p><ul><li><p>A deep dive into how I practice, so you can understand the &#8220;why&#8221; behind the protocols and apply them with confidence </p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Choose <strong>Standard</strong> if you want steady guidance, structure, and savings.<br>Choose <strong>Premium</strong> if you want deeper teaching and real&#8209;time conversation with me each week.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Founders pricing and what&#8217;s coming next</h3><p>Because you helped shape this community with your feedback, I&#8217;m thanking you with <strong>founders pricing locked in for life</strong> when you join by <strong>July 21</strong>.</p><p>After that, prices will increase for new members so we can continue to add staff and improve the experience while keeping group sizes healthy for real support.</p><p>Over the next month, I&#8217;ll also be rolling out <strong>Dr. Stillman AI</strong>. Imagine an assistant trained on my teaching and protocols to help you remember and apply what you&#8217;re learning between calls.</p><p>People have paid thousands of dollars for the practical information that&#8217;s now being added to our AI model. </p><p>All founding members, <strong>Standard and Premium</strong>, will get access as soon as it&#8217;s ready, at <strong>no extra cost</strong>.</p><div><hr></div><p>If you&#8217;re ready to stop guessing alone and want a doctor&#8209;led community that shares your values and gives you clear next steps:</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">Start your 7&#8209;day free trial now</a>.</strong></p><p>Lock in founders pricing before July 21, and let&#8217;s begin the next chapter of your healing together.</p><p>Until next time, be well, </p><p>Dr. Stillman</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Anyone Take A Statin? Featuring Dr. Stephen Hussey ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | What does cholesterol really have to do with heart disease?]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/should-anyone-take-a-statin-featuring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/should-anyone-take-a-statin-featuring</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:01:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204699773/ee3fea762ca6c1c82c61d07496acf888.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;38ff9d2a-1673-4298-9c19-f749179bdcd8&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:3000.503,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><span>What does cholesterol really have to do with heart disease?</span></p><p><span>Should you take a statin?</span></p><p><span>Should anyone?</span></p><p><span>In this episode, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Dr. Stephen Hussey for an in-depth conversation on cardiovascular health, coronary artery calcium scores, cholesterol, and the factors that influence long term heart health. They cover how cellular energy production, inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle contribute to cardiovascular function. They discuss how patients can better understand their test results and engage in informed conversations with their healthcare providers.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s exactly what they discuss in this podcast:</span></p><p><span>How an abnormal coronary artery calcium score, elevated cholesterol, or a history of heart disease can leave patients wondering what their results actually mean and what steps to take next&#8230;00:40</span></p><p><span>Why cardiovascular health may depend on more than cholesterol levels alone and how cellular energy production fits into the broader discussion of heart function&#8230;02:40</span></p><p><span>How coronary artery calcium scoring can provide additional context when evaluating cardiovascular risk as part of a comprehensive clinical assessment&#8230;08:36</span></p><p><span>Why inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle factors are increasingly being explored for their role in supporting long term cardiovascular health&#8230;15:42</span></p><p><span>How Dr. Hussey explains the relationship between blood vessels, circulation, and overall cardiovascular function through an integrative medicine perspective&#8230;22:15</span></p><p><span>Why shared decision making is essential when weighing the potential benefits, risks, and uncertainties of cardiovascular testing and treatment options&#8230;31:47</span></p><p><span>How individualized nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and environmental factors may contribute to supporting heart health alongside conventional care&#8230;39:54</span></p><p><span>Why empowering patients with education and evidence based discussions can help them make informed healthcare decisions with their medical team&#8230;54:12</span></p><p><span>How simple lifestyle practices may have a meaningful impact on long term health when combined with a personalized, comprehensive approach to care&#8230;55:48</span></p><p><span>Why understanding the underlying drivers of cardiovascular health may change how patients think about prevention, resilience, and healthy aging&#8230;56:10</span></p><div><hr></div><p>You can find Dr. Stephen Hussey at <a href="https://resourceyourhealth.com/">resourceyourhealth.com</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/">@DrStephenHussey </a>on Instagram.</p><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p>Books mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://a.co/d/04WADWQ4">&#8220;The Trouble with Medical Journals&#8221;</a> by: Richard Smith and <a href="https://a.co/d/0fuLmB5B">&#8220;Bad Science&#8221;</a> by: Ben Goldacre</p><p><strong>For Dr. Stillman&#8217;s latest article </strong>visit <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/she-reacted-to-a-little-perfume-and?r=7fvpr&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">here</a></p><p><strong>Want to take your health to the next level?</strong> Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:</p><p>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s<strong> <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">14 Day Reset</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Stillman</strong> &#8211; Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at <a href="https://dr.stillmanmd.com/application-3069">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s practice</a> and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.</p><p><strong>Stay Informed &amp; Inspired</strong> &#8211; Subscribe to <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&amp;simple=true&amp;next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2Fpodcast">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s newsletter</a> for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!</strong></p><p><em>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Reacted to a Little Perfume and Her Doctor Never Asked Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her minerals told the story]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-reacted-to-a-little-perfume-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-reacted-to-a-little-perfume-and</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:01:33 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><em>A Moment with Dr. Stillman</em></p><div><hr></div><p><span>If you&#8217;ve ever had to leave a room because someone&#8217;s perfume triggered your symptoms - this story is for you.</span></p><p><span>A woman in her late 60&#8217;s came to us a few years ago with severe chemical sensitivities, joint pain, and an autoimmune skin disorder. After two years, she&#8217;s seen tremendous progress. Here&#8217;s what we did and why it worked.</span></p><h2><strong><span>Where She Started</span></strong></h2><p><span>When she started with us a few years ago, she was dealing with:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Joint issues she described as crippling</span></p></li><li><p><span>Sensitivity to perfumes and other smells</span></p></li><li><p><span>Skin peeling</span></p></li></ul><p><span>She had already tried so many things. She read the newsletters, listened to the podcasts, and more. She ate a healthy diet, took supplements, and was active, and yet she was struggling.</span></p><h2><strong><span>What We Did Differently</span></strong></h2><p><span>We started:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Mineral balancing (personalized supplements based on blood and hair testing)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Bioidentical hormones</span></p></li><li><p><span>Minor diet and lifestyle adjustments</span></p></li></ul><p><span>This is fairly standard at our practice. Here are a few key differences from other cases:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>We used bioidentical hormones on the skin rash itself (not just systemically)</span></p></li><li><p><span>We used more aggressive mineral balancing protocols when our standard protocol didn&#8217;t move the needle</span></p></li></ul><h2><strong><span>Where She Is Now</span></strong></h2><p><span>The first thing she noticed was not a lab number.</span></p><p><span>It was standing in a crowded volunteer event, smelling strong perfume, and realizing that she didn&#8217;t have to leave.</span></p><p><span>&#8220;I&#8217;m about 50 percent better,&#8221; she told me.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s everything that changed over two years:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Her hand peeling dropped from a 4 out of 10 to a 1</span></p></li><li><p><span>Her heart rate variability moved from the 40s into the 60s&#8211;80s</span></p></li><li><p><span>Her primary growth hormone marker (IGF&#8209;1) climbed from 139 to 156</span></p></li><li><p><span>Gut function went from slow and sluggish to &#8220;very satisfying&#8221; (her exact words)</span></p></li></ul><p><span>&#8220;I just feel better,&#8221; she said during our most recent follow up.</span></p><h2><strong><span>Things to Think About</span></strong></h2><p><span>Her hair mineral testing showed a pattern we call &#8220;four lows,&#8221; a sign the body is running out of reserves and struggling to make energy.</span></p><p><span>She had a major elimination of aluminum after a few rounds of mineral balancing and initiation of bioidentical hormones.</span></p><p><span>She didn&#8217;t move out of four lows for multiple quarters, so we moved to a more aggressive protocol and she felt a major difference.</span></p><p><span>Is your doctor testing you every quarter? Are they iterating your supplement protocol based on how you respond? Or did you get handed a supplement protocol years ago and told to take it forever? Or did you cobble together supplements from here and there over the years, and wind up with a closet full of supplements you&#8217;re not quite sure about and a laundry list of complaints that just won&#8217;t budge?</span></p><p><span>We see this all the time, and I always get excited when another patient like this joins our practice, because I know what&#8217;s possible for them. This is just one case study. We have hundreds more like it.</span></p><h2><strong><span>Where to Go From Here</span></strong></h2><p><span>If you see yourself in her story:</span></p><p><span>Join one of our programs here: </span><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/program"><span>https://stillmanmd.link/program</span></a></p><p><span>If this was helpful, you can subscribe for more &#8220;A Moment with Dr. Stillman&#8221; posts. If you know someone this reminds you of, consider forwarding it to them. It might help them make the breakthrough they&#8217;ve been looking for.</span></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p><span>As always, discuss any changes with your own licensed clinician. Read our full disclaimers, disclosures, and our position on health freedom here.</span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br> Dr. Stillman</span></p><p><em>Educational content only. Not medical advice. <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">See full disclaimers</a>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you’re still stuck at 30–70% better]]></title><description><![CDATA[And how to get unstuck]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/why-youre-still-stuck-at-3070-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/why-youre-still-stuck-at-3070-better</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:34:14 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>If you feel like you&#8217;ve &#8220;done everything right&#8221; and you&#8217;re still only 30&#8211;70% better, I want to explain why that happens.</span></p><p><span>This is one of the most common stories I hear:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>You clean up your diet</span></p></li><li><p><span>You see functional or integrative doctors</span></p></li><li><p><span>You buy supplements and follow protocols</span></p></li><li><p><span>You do your best to sleep, move, and &#8220;reduce stress&#8221;</span></p></li></ul><p><span>And yet you still wake up feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, and not like yourself.</span></p><p><span>You&#8217;ve moved the needle a little, but you can&#8217;t seem to get over the hump.</span></p><p><span>Why?</span></p><p><span>In our practice, we describe this as a </span><strong><span>repair deficit</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>Your &#8220;energy wallet&#8221; has been overdrawn for years. You&#8217;ve made a few good deposits, but you&#8217;re still spending more than you&#8217;re putting back. The net result is a chronic deficit.</span></p><p><span>When that&#8217;s happening, doing more random &#8220;healthy things&#8221; doesn&#8217;t solve the problem. You don&#8217;t need more tips. You need a </span><strong><span>framework</span></strong><span> that tells you:</span></p><ol><li><p><span>What actually matters most for </span><em><span>you</span></em><span> right now</span></p></li><li><p><span>What order to do things in</span></p></li><li><p><span>What to say &#8220;no&#8221; to so your body finally has enough margin to repair</span></p></li></ol><p><span>That&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;ve been doing in the practice for years.</span></p><p><span>We use one framework that consists of:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Principles</span></p></li><li><p><span>Essentials</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hazards</span></p></li><li><p><span>Diagnostics</span></p></li><li><p><span>Therapeutics</span></p></li></ul><p><span>We start by shoring up the essentials and removing hidden hazards, before we touch advanced protocols. We track your repair over time instead of guessing. That&#8217;s how patients go from &#8220;I&#8217;ve tried everything&#8221; to &#8220;I finally feel like myself again.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>This is the framework I&#8217;m now teaching, step by step, inside </span><strong><span>Immune Wellness</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>Each week in the community, we:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Walk through one part of the framework in plain language</span></p></li><li><p><span>The exact tools we share with patients, from protocols to forms to symptoms questionnaires </span></p></li><li><p><span>Answer your questions live so you can see how to apply it to </span><em><span>your</span></em><span> situation</span></p></li><li><p><span>Help you work more effectively with your own clinicians</span></p></li></ul><p><span>If you&#8217;re tired of doing this alone, and you want a clear road map instead of more scattered advice, this is your invitation.</span></p><p><span>Based on your feedback, I created two tiers. Check them out and see which one is the best fit for you. </span></p><p><span>You can start as a founding member with:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>$0 today </span></p></li><li><p><span>7 days of free access </span></p></li><li><p><span>Founder pricing locked in as long as you stay </span></p></li></ul><p><span>Start your 7&#8209;day free trial of Immune Wellness </span><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about"><span>here</span></a><span>. </span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br>Dr. Stillman </span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Helped An Olympic Hopeful Perform At His Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | Light, minerals, and more]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/what-helped-an-olympic-hopeful-perform</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/what-helped-an-olympic-hopeful-perform</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203437080/085f794a9e683f07f42dd8217f83b86f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>This episode is part of the Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing series on Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, where real patient journeys and clinical insights reveal new perspectives on chronic illness.</p></blockquote><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;66861e4c-b841-4ca1-8085-f91d1183ae46&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:1319.9934,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><p>How Keller&#8217;s lifelong dream of becoming a professional triathlete led him from childhood inspiration to competing on an Olympic development team&#8230;00:30</p><p>Why elite athletes often seek every possible advantage when balancing training, recovery, travel, and long term performance goals&#8230;01:00</p><p>How personalized health strategies became part of Keller&#8217;s preparation while continuing to compete at a high level and pursue Olympic ambitions&#8230;03:45</p><p>Why comprehensive lab work and individualized nutrient optimization can play an important role in supporting recovery, energy, and athletic performance&#8230;20:00</p><p>How personalized mineral and vitamin protocols became one of the most impactful components of Keller&#8217;s overall wellness plan&#8230;20:12</p><p>Why vitamin D, vitamin C, MSM, and other targeted interventions stood out as meaningful contributors to his training and recovery efforts&#8230;20:44</p><p>How athletes often benefit from combining multiple supportive strategies rather than relying on a single supplement, therapy, or intervention&#8230;21:42</p><p>Why recovery tools including light therapy patches became an area of experimentation for improving performance, travel recovery, and race day readiness&#8230;15:02</p><p>How Keller described achieving one of the best races of his career after implementing new recovery and performance strategies during competition&#8230;15:28</p><p>What Keller&#8217;s story reveals about the value of individualized care, consistency, and long term optimization for athletes striving to perform at their highest level&#8230;22:00</p><p>What if peak performance is not about finding one magic solution but about stacking small improvements that add up over time?</p><p>In this <em>Stories of Hope Stories of Healing </em>episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with <strong>Keller Norland</strong> to explore the journey from childhood dreams to competing as an elite triathlete on the path toward Olympic level competition. Catching into the demands of high performance athletics, the conversation examines how training, travel, recovery, and competition can challenge even the most dedicated athletes. Keller shares how his pursuit of excellence led him to explore personalized health strategies designed to support resilience, recovery, and long term performance.</p><p>Hooking listeners into a practical discussion on performance optimization, Keller and Dr. Stillman discuss the role of individualized testing, nutritional support, mineral balance, recovery tools, and lifestyle interventions in helping athletes perform at their best. The episode highlights how meaningful results often come from combining multiple strategies rather than searching for a single solution, while emphasizing the importance of consistency, personalization, and long term health. With a holistic yet medically grounded perspective, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing installment offers valuable insights for athletes, high performers, and anyone interested in maximizing human potential through a personalized approach to wellness.</p><h3>Follow Keller's Journey</h3><p>Follow Keller&#8217;s Journey to the Olympics on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keller.norland15/">@keller.norland15</a> </p><p>Learn more about the <a href="https://lifewave.com/Kellernorland">phototherapy patches </a>Keller used throughout his training and recovery.</p><p>Shop supplements recommended in <a href="https://store.stillmanwellness.com/collections/all">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s store</a>.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p><strong>For Dr. Stillman&#8217;s latest article </strong>visit <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/she-was-running-on-empty-and-nobody?r=7fvpr&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">here</a></p><p><strong>Want to take your health to the next level?</strong> Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:</p><p>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s<strong> <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">14 Day Reset</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Stillman</strong> &#8211; Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at <a href="https://dr.stillmanmd.com/application-3069">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s practice</a> and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.</p><p><strong>Stay Informed &amp; Inspired</strong> &#8211; Subscribe to <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&amp;simple=true&amp;next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2Fpodcast">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s newsletter</a> for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!</strong></p><p><em>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Was Running on Empty and Nobody Could Explain Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[How one woman finally felt like herself again]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-was-running-on-empty-and-nobody</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/she-was-running-on-empty-and-nobody</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:01:41 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><em>A Moment with Dr. Stillman</em></p><div><hr></div><p><span>She came to us exhausted, foggy, and frustrated that she had a closet full of clothes she couldn&#8217;t fit into.</span></p><p><span>Her mental clarity was, &#8220;just not great.&#8221; She was taking a drug for neuropathy every day to keep her pain at bay. Her sleep was poor.</span></p><p><span>Her labs were normal and prior medical care couldn&#8217;t find anything &#8220;wrong.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>I see this all the time. Here&#8217;s what we did and how things changed.</span></p><h2><span>What Changed</span></h2><p><span>We added three ten minute walks daily. We made sure she was hydrating enough. We personalized her supplement protocol. We added the right natural, bioidentical hormones for sleep and metabolism. We tapered the drug she was on for neuropathy.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s what changed over just a few months:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>Before: tired, foggy, poor sleep, and unable to fit into clothes she loved</span></p></li><li><p><span>After: energy 70% improved, mental clarity 80% improved, sleep improving steadily, and already starting to fit into old clothes</span></p></li></ul><p><span>In her own words: &#8220;Ability to think clearly has definitely improved.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>On her clothes: &#8220;I put them on now and I&#8217;m like, oh, awesome.&#8221;</span></p><h2><span>Things to Think About</span></h2><p><span>Most neuropathy drugs are just masking a problem. Pharmaceutical companies hate doctors like me because we know how to get people off these drugs, sometimes as quickly as a few months.</span></p><p><span>She said the supplements and medications we personalized for her were responsible for 60% of her improvement.</span></p><p><span>Vitamin D she noticed almost immediately: &#8220;As soon as I started taking the vitamin D, I did feel generally a lot better.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>Sauna and walking made up the extra 40%.</span></p><p><span>The sauna alone, she credited with about 30% of her improvement &#8220;because of the runner&#8217;s high feeling afterwards.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>She didn&#8217;t just do, &#8220;one thing.&#8221; She implemented a comprehensive program, personalized to her, and the results speak for themselves.</span></p><p><span>This is not about one supplement. It is about restoring the conditions the body needs to repair itself.</span></p><h2><span>Where to Go From Here</span></h2><p><span>The takeaway from her case is simple. Low energy, pain, brain fog, insomnia, and weight gain are not a pharmaceutical deficiency. They are signs that the body needs rest and repair. When we give the body what it needs, healing can happen.</span></p><p><span>Here&#8217;s what she said about the process: &#8220;I want to just stay on the train and keep feeling better.&#8221;</span></p><p><strong><span>If you&#8217;re tired, foggy, and inflamed and want our help</span></strong></p><p><span>Join one of our programs here:</span></p><p><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/program"><span>https://stillmanmd.link/program</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p><strong><span>If you&#8217;re a practitioner or coach, or would like to become one</span></strong></p><p><a href="https://stillmanmd.link/fellow"><span>https://stillmanmd.link/fellow</span></a></p><p><span>As always, discuss any changes with your own licensed clinician. Read our full disclaimers, disclosures, and our position on health freedom here.</span></p><p><span>Until next time, be well,<br> Dr. Stillman</span></p><p><em>Educational content only. Not medical advice. <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">See full disclaimers</a>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still stuck at 0–70% better after “doing everything right”?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our new community is for you]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/still-stuck-at-070-better-after-doing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/still-stuck-at-070-better-after-doing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:49:03 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve cleaned up your diet, seen functional and integrative doctors, bought supplements, done protocols, maybe even flown across the country for care and you&#8217;re still exhausted, foggy, inflamed, and in pain&#8230;</p><p>If you&#8217;re overwhelmed by conflicting information, can&#8217;t find a doctor who thinks the way you do, and you&#8217;re tired of trying to piece it all together alone&#8230;</p><p><strong>You&#8217;re the reason I built Immune Wellness.</strong></p><p>And today you get early and exclusive access to founders-only pricing. </p><p>Over the last several years, my team and I have taken hundreds of complex cases through one framework:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Principles</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Essentials</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Hazards</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Diagnostics</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Therapeutics</strong></p></li></ul><p>We teach patients how to solve problems. We track results. We change course when something isn&#8217;t working. We obsess about outcomes.</p><p>That model has worked well enough that:</p><ul><li><p>We can only accept a few new patients each month.</p></li><li><p>Demand for 1:1 care far exceeds what I can deliver.</p></li><li><p>Our patient satisfaction is in the top 10% of medical practices.</p></li></ul><p>If you are curious what this process looks like, go listen to my <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O4RPz8phDn5vCqZzignEq?si=58a098b028864dd8">Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing podcast playlist on Spotify</a>. </p><p>The framework that led to results like these is what we&#8217;re now teaching in our community. </p><div><hr></div><h2>What Immune Wellness Includes </h2><h4>1. Weekly live guidance and Q&amp;A (the core)</h4><p>You get two touchpoints each week:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Live Q&amp;A call</strong></p><ul><li><p>Enter your questions on a weekly post.</p></li><li><p>I answer them live, in order received.</p></li><li><p>Each question gets up to five minutes. </p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Teaching + Q&amp;A session</strong></p><ul><li><p>I start with a focused 15&#8211;20 minute teaching on a high&#8209;value topic.</p></li><li><p>Then I answer member questions submitted through a private Q&amp;A link.</p></li><li><p>You can watch the recording anytime, and ask new questions whenever they come up.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Bottom line: every week, there is a clear way to get your questions answered, even if you can&#8217;t attend live.</p><div><hr></div><h4>2. The tools we use in the practice</h4><p>Inside the community, you&#8217;ll get:</p><ul><li><p>Protocols like the Vitamin C, MSM, and Iodine Protocols that you can share with your practitioner (to see if they&#8217;re right for you) </p></li><li><p>Forms we use to help patients assess their diet and lifestyle, along with clear guidance on what results mean </p></li><li><p>Exact supplements, brands, and doses we use in daily practice </p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h4>3. Courses, workshops, and ongoing teaching</h4><ul><li><p>Our <strong>flagship course</strong> with the key topics and lessons I share in consultation, plus our most important protocols</p></li><li><p>A <strong>monthly workshop</strong> on a major topic (recent ones include &#8220;Healing with Light&#8221; and &#8220;AI&#8209;Enabled Health and Wellness: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly&#8221;)</p></li></ul><p>You don&#8217;t have to consume everything at once. You move through it at the pace your life and energy allow.</p><div><hr></div><h4>4. 25% member discount on supplements</h4><p>Members receive <strong>25% off</strong> the supplements we rely on daily in the practice.</p><p>On a typical personal stack like mine, that works out to about <strong>$75/month in savings</strong>. If your household is spending $200&#8211;300/month on quality supplements, the discount can cover a large portion of your membership. </p><p>If you&#8217;re a family, this can easily pay for the cost of membership on its own. </p><div><hr></div><h4>5. Household pass and annual event</h4><ul><li><p>Your membership includes a <strong>household pass</strong>. You plus one person of your choice. I encourage you to choose someone who you want to share the journey with, and who can hold you accountable. </p></li><li><p>We will host an <strong>annual Immune Wellness event</strong> reserved for members.</p><ul><li><p>If you attend virtually, your ticket is included.</p></li><li><p>If you attend in person, your membership dues count toward your ticket price.</p></li></ul></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Who This Is For (And Who It Isn&#8217;t For)</h2><p>Immune Wellness is for you if:</p><ul><li><p>You&#8217;re stuck at 0&#8211;70% better and want one clear framework, not more scattered <br>hacks.</p></li><li><p>You&#8217;re ready to do the work and know healing happens fastest in community.</p></li><li><p>You want a <strong>high&#8209;touch, high&#8209;quality</strong> experience. <strong>I personally respond to every post and question, and we will limit membership to protect that.</strong> </p></li><li><p>You&#8217;re considering joining our medical practice. Everything you spend in Immune Wellness (up to one year before becoming a patient) is <strong>credited toward your membership dues. </strong></p></li><li><p>You&#8217;re looking for a framework grounded in the <strong>Christian faith</strong>. Our approach is explicitly Christian. You don&#8217;t have to share our faith, but you do need to be comfortable with it.</p></li></ul><p>Immune Wellness is <strong>not</strong>:</p><ul><li><p>Medical care</p></li><li><p>A doctor&#8209;patient relationship</p></li><li><p>A place where I interpret your labs or change your medications on a group call</p></li></ul><p>It is education. I show you how we think, what we look for, and how we decide what matters most, so you can work more effectively with your own clinicians. </p><div><hr></div><h2>How to Join </h2><p>I want you to be able to try this before you decide.</p><p>Right now, as a founding member, you get:</p><ul><li><p><strong>$0 today</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Full access for 7 days</strong> to the community, calls, Q&amp;A, and resources</p></li><li><p>If it&#8217;s not for you, cancel inside 7 days and you won&#8217;t be charged</p></li></ul><p>If you stay, your <strong>founder rate</strong> (locked in as long as you remain a member) is:</p><ul><li><p><strong>$149 every 4 weeks</strong>, or</p></li><li><p><strong>$1,499 for a full year</strong> (about a 16% discount) and immediate access to our flagship course</p></li></ul><p>As membership climbs, prices will increase for new members so we can maintain the quality of the experience. Your founder rate is protected as long as you stay active.</p><div class="callout-block" data-callout="true"><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">Start your 7&#8209;day free trial of Immune Wellness. You have nothing to lose and, if it&#8217;s for you, then you&#8217;ll be glad you did.</a></p></div><h3>Making It More Accessible </h3><p>I know not everyone who needs this can afford it.</p><p>So for <strong>every 9 paid memberships</strong>, we will sponsor <strong>1 full scholarship membership</strong> for someone who genuinely cannot pay. If that&#8217;s you, then you can apply <a href="https://stillmanmd.typeform.com/to/e3QLAnPa">here</a>. </p><p>If you&#8217;re already investing in your health, my goal is that between the teaching, tools, and supplement savings, this is a membership that not only serves you well, but often <strong>pays for itself</strong>.</p><p>If this resonates with you, I&#8217;d love to see you inside the community.</p><div class="callout-block" data-callout="true"><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">Start your 7&#8209;day free trial of Immune Wellness.</a></p></div><p>Until next time, be well,</p><p>Dr. Stillman </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Helped My Son Recover When The Odds Seemed Overwhelming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | What I Discuss]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/what-helped-my-son-recover-when-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/what-helped-my-son-recover-when-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:03:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202727670/36189171572f825fc37947dbaf50db22.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;565c1fb9-960e-4729-b3d5-4f1dced6da06&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:2089.9265,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><p>What I Discuss</p><p>How a flood of questions from parents navigating similar challenges inspired Dr. Stillman to share the therapies, strategies, and lessons learned during his son Benjamin&#8217;s recovery journey&#8230;03:12</p><p>Why hyperbaric oxygen therapy became one of the first interventions his family pursued and the role it played in their broader recovery plan&#8230;04:01</p><p>How intensive hyperbaric oxygen therapy was incorporated into daily life and why consistency became a central part of the process&#8230;05:01</p><p>Why families facing complex neurological injuries often need practical support systems, community help, and realistic expectations throughout recovery&#8230;12:54</p><p>How light environment, sleep quality, and circadian rhythms became important considerations for both Benjamin and his parents during the healing process&#8230;20:40</p><p>Why caregiver health, maternal sleep, and family routines can significantly influence the long term sustainability of recovery efforts&#8230;21:06</p><p>How feeding challenges, weight gain concerns, and nutritional strategies shaped Benjamin&#8217;s early months after hospital discharge&#8230;22:12</p><p>Why nutritional interventions including omega 3 fatty acids and dietary modifications were explored as part of a comprehensive recovery strategy under professional guidance&#8230;18:29</p><p>How regenerative therapies including VSEL procedures and other emerging approaches were incorporated into Benjamin&#8217;s care plan as recovery progressed&#8230;33:58</p><p>What Benjamin&#8217;s progress has looked like eighteen months into recovery and why hope remains central to the family&#8217;s outlook moving forward&#8230;33:35</p><p>What happens when a parent is forced to become both caregiver and relentless advocate in the search for answers?</p><p>In this <em>Stories of Hope Stories of Healing</em> episode, Dr. Leland Stillman shares a deeply personal update on his son Benjamin&#8217;s recovery journey while answering questions from families navigating similar challenges. Catching into the realities of neurological injury, rehabilitation, and long term caregiving, Dr. Stillman discusses the therapies, strategies, and support systems his family pursued throughout eighteen months of recovery. From hyperbaric oxygen therapy and nutritional interventions to sleep optimization and daily routines, the episode explores the practical and emotional demands of helping a child heal while balancing the needs of the entire family.</p><p>Hooking listeners into a thoughtful discussion about resilience and hope, Dr. Stillman reflects on the importance of individualized care, caregiver wellbeing, community support, and maintaining perspective during difficult circumstances. He shares lessons learned from Benjamin&#8217;s progress, including the role of emerging therapies, environmental factors, and consistent long term effort. With a holistic yet medically grounded approach, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode offers encouragement, insight, and practical wisdom for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of recovery, healing, and the power of perseverance.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Shop supplements</strong> recommended in <a href="https://store.stillmanmd.com/collections/all">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s store</a>.</p><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p><strong>For Dr. Stillman&#8217;s latest article </strong>visit <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/from-fatigued-to-8-out-of-10-energy?r=7fvpr&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">here</a></p><p><strong>Want to take your health to the next level?</strong> Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:</p><p>Dr. Stillman&#8217;s<strong> <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">14 Day Reset</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Stillman</strong> &#8211; Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at <a href="https://dr.stillmanmd.com/application-3069">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s practice</a> and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.</p><p><strong>Stay Informed &amp; Inspired</strong> &#8211; Subscribe to <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&amp;simple=true&amp;next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2Fpodcast">Dr. Stillman&#8217;s newsletter</a> for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.</p><p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!</strong></p><p><em>This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Fatigued to “8 out of 10” Energy Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[How one woman finally felt like herself again]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/from-fatigued-to-8-out-of-10-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/from-fatigued-to-8-out-of-10-energy</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:01:47 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><em>A Moment with Dr. Stillman</em></p><div><hr></div><p><span>She loved Jesus, ate her veggies, listened to all the right podcasts, and still felt exhausted all the time.</span></p><h3><span>Where She Started</span></h3><p><span>When we first met, she rated her fatigue at about 3.5 on a 0 to 4 scale.<br> Exercise felt hard. Even getting in her veggies was a struggle. She did her research and still felt stuck.</span></p><p><strong><span>Before:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Fatigue at &#8220;about 3.5&#8221; out of 4</span></p></li><li><p><span>Low, inconsistent energy and trouble keeping up with exercise and leafy greens</span></p></li><li><p><span>Leg swelling and stinging</span></p></li><li><p><span>Blood pressure that would swing up into the 140s</span></p></li><li><p><span>Inflammation marker (hs&#8209;CRP) at 1.19</span></p></li></ul><p><span>She was tired of feeling tired and had no clear sense of what was driving all this dysfunction.</span></p><h3><span>What We Did Differently</span></h3><p><span>Here&#8217;s what we found and what we did differently: </span></p><ul><li><p><span>We identified mercury fillings as one piece of her toxic and inflammatory burden and arranged for safe removal.</span></p></li><li><p><span>We added customized supplements on top of what she was already doing, rather than throwing everything out.</span></p></li><li><p><span>We used hair and blood work to balance minerals, support hormones, and calm inflammation.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Her husband started 10&#8209;minute walks with her during the day, and she has been &#8220;trying to get more sun.&#8221;</span></p></li></ul><p><span>In her words, &#8220;I think it&#8217;s a combination&#8230; So just all of it together, we&#8217;re making some progress, I believe.&#8221;</span></p><h3><span>Where She Is Now</span></h3><p><span>She&#8217;s feeling much, much better now. Here&#8217;s exactly what she reported:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>&#8220;I think most days probably around 8&#8221; out of 10 for energy, with dips only &#8220;around 6&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Since her mercury amalgam removal, she reports &#8220;more of a steady increase in the energy level&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>&#8220;It&#8217;s gotten a lot better&#8221; over the last few weeks, with a &#8220;steady increase in the energy level&#8221;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Fatigue now &#8220;0.5 to 1&#8221; on that same 0 to 4 scale</span></p></li><li><p><span>Blood pressure &#8220;most of the time&#8230; normal&#8221; instead of swinging around</span></p></li><li><p><span>hs&#8209;CRP down from 1.19 to 1.03, almost in the low&#8209;risk range</span></p></li></ul><h3><span>Things To Think About</span></h3><p><span>Here are a few things to consider if this story resonates with you: </span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>What&#8217;s your mercury burden?</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Do you still have silver &#8220;amalgam&#8221; fillings? For some patients, they are a steady drip of toxic and inflammatory load. If that&#8217;s you, it may be worth talking with a dentist who is SMART-certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology about safe removal and replacement.</span></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong><span>Are you actually seeing the sun?</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Many women tell me they &#8220;go outside,&#8221; but between sunglasses, sunscreen, and long sleeves, almost no skin or eyes ever meet natural light. Ask yourself: could you safely get a little more real sun on your skin and into your eyes (without burning) as part of your normal day?</span></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong><span>Do you have the right &#8220;tools&#8221; to support energy?</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span>In her case, we used a combination of phototherapy, vitamins, and minerals, all personalized to her labs and context.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul><h3><span>If You Want To Learn More</span></h3><p><span>If you see yourself in her story and want help sorting out your own hidden load and mineral picture, the next step I recommend is an </span><strong><span>Inflammation and Autoimmunity Assessment</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>In that visit, a member of our team walks through your symptoms, history, and Repair Deficit picture in detail, then outlines the foundations and testing we would prioritize in your situation. You can see available times and book your Assessment </span><a href="http://stillmanmd.link/assessment"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p>As always, discuss any changes with your own licensed clinician. Read our full disclaimers, disclosures, and our position on health freedom<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/stillmanmd/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web"> here</a>.</p><p>Until next time, be well,</p><p>Dr. Stillman</p><p><em>Educational content only. Not medical advice. <a href="https://stillmanmd.substack.com/p/disclaimers-disclosures-and-my-position?r=22fgob&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">See full disclaimers</a>.</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Dr. Stillman Uncensored  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Us Design Our New Community ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be a part of something exceptional]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/help-us-design-our-new-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/help-us-design-our-new-community</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:15:23 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want our help and, for whatever reason, becoming a patient in our practice doesn&#8217;t make sense right now, this is for you.</p><p>We&#8217;re building a community that makes it easier to take what we do in the clinic and implement it in your own life, with appropriate oversight from your own practitioner (who we can help you find).</p><p>Before we finalize the offer, I want your input.</p><p><strong>If you&#8217;d consider joining a community like this, please take this short survey so we can design it around what you actually want.</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://stillmanmd.typeform.com/to/pMza29Qk">Take the survey here</a></p></li></ul><p>Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;re planning to include:</p><ul><li><p>Weekly live teaching + Q&amp;A call</p></li><li><p>Daily interaction from myself and my team in an online community</p></li><li><p>Access to our flagship course (what I teach patients, how I teach it)</p></li><li><p>Access to our Q&amp;A library (over a year of archived questions)</p></li><li><p>A 25% discount on supplements from our online store</p></li><li><p>Credit toward future care at the practice (your membership fees apply to visits)</p></li><li><p>An annual in&#8209;person event for members (with a virtual option), where your dues offset your ticket</p></li><li><p>A complimentary membership for a friend or family member</p></li></ul><p>What this community will not include:</p><ul><li><p>Medical diagnosis, treatment, or individualized medical recommendations</p></li><li><p>Practitioner&#8209;only, deep clinical training (that will live in a separate track)</p></li></ul><h3>Why We&#8217;re Offering This </h3><p>In 2025, patients in our practice reported, on average:</p><ul><li><p>67% improvement in overall well&#8209;being</p></li><li><p>70% improvement in energy</p></li><li><p>70% improvement in sleep</p></li><li><p>75% improvement in mood</p></li><li><p>71% improvement in stamina</p></li><li><p>71% improvement in cognition</p></li><li><p>70% improvement in digestion</p></li></ul><p>You can hear some of their stories on the podcast (Meredith, Elena, Kenna, Emily, Jaydee, Mary, and Bob are all episodes from the past year or so, and more are coming).</p><p>These kinds of results are possible in many settings, not just ours, if patients and practitioners have the right frameworks and protocols.</p><p>This community is meant to give you:</p><ol><li><p>Access to those frameworks, and</p></li><li><p>Support in applying them, with the right clinical help when needed.</p></li></ol><p>For practitioners, this community will sit above generic wellness content and just below practitioner&#8209;only training. You&#8217;ll see how I reason through problems in real time and can ask higher&#8209;level questions. Stay tuned for exactly how the practitioner training will work. It will include access to this community. </p><p>Again, if any of this interests you, the next step is simple:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://stillmanmd.typeform.com/to/pMza29Qk">Take the survey and tell us exactly what you want</a></p></li></ul><p>There will be a special founding&#8209;member rate when we launch, with limited seats. More on that soon.</p><p>Until next time, be well, </p><p>Dr. Stillman </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join our new community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your exclusive Founding Member opportunity]]></description><link>https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/join-our-new-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/join-our-new-community</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leland Stillman, MD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:38:55 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re starting a new community at <a href="https://www.skool.com/immunewellnessprogram/about">Skool</a>. </p><p>I&#8217;m very excited about it. </p><p>And you get something very special - early access to a Founders-Only price. </p><p>This is as a thank you for being a paid subscriber to this Substack. </p><p>Inside our new community, you get:</p><ul><li><p>Weekly live teaching + Q&amp;A with me and my team </p></li><li><p>Access to our flagship course (what we actually teach patient&#8230;</p></li></ul>
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