Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with Dr. Simone Gisondi to explore her journey through autoimmune illness and recovery. Dr. Simone shares what it was like to live with debilitating symptoms, the frustration of not finding answers in conventional medicine, and the turning point that led her to a more integrative, holistic approach to healing.Together, Dr. Stillman and Dr. Simone highlight the hidden factors that drive autoimmunity, from environmental toxins and nutritional imbalances to chronic stress and lifestyle triggers. They discuss why individualized care, rather than a one-size-fits-all model, is essential for lasting results, and how addressing root causes can help restore immune balance, reduce flare-ups, and improve long-term quality of life.This conversation is filled with practical insights and hope for anyone struggling with autoimmunity or supporting a loved one on their healing journey. To learn more about Dr. Gisondi and her work, visit her website here, and her book: “Against Medical Advice: Overcomng Stroke During Divorce”. here.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland StillmanSpecial Q&A EpisodeIn this special Q&A session, Dr. Leland Stillman addresses a wide range of listener questions on integrative and functional approaches to health. Topics include the role of advanced cholesterol testing in cardiovascular risk assessment, practical insights on hormone support, and how herbal detoxification formulas may aid the body’s natural elimination pathways. He also discusses nuanced conditions such as vertigo and migraines, emphasizing the importance of individualized care and context when evaluating symptoms and therapies.The episode highlights emerging considerations for Alzheimer’s prevention, coronary calcium scoring, and the impact of mineral balance on health. Dr. Stillman shares his perspective on water quality, dietary fats, and the therapeutic window for supplements, underscoring how both environment and lifestyle shape long-term wellbeing. He also touches on more exploratory questions such as ionic foot detox baths, DMSO research for cataracts, and the role of binders in detox protocols—always with the reminder that rigorous clinical application requires a qualified practitioner.This wide-ranging conversation offers clarity on common health questions while reinforcing a holistic, personalized approach to modern medicine. Whether you are exploring hormone optimization, managing migraines, or navigating conflicting nutrition advice, this Q&A provides valuable insights into how integrative strategies can support resilience and longevity.If you'd like to continue learning more about Dr. Stillman's methods of healing join his Live Autoimmunity Masterclass 👉 Reserve your seat here.Links mentioned in this episode: Dr. Stillman’s Substack | 14 Day Reset Program | Optimize Your Lighting Environment | Links to books are listed on Dr. Stillman's Substack |Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellness Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Amy Arp and Dr. Stillman uncover the overlooked, and often dismissed, root causes of autoimmune disease. Drawing on decades of medical history, clinical experience, and patient success stories, they challenge the conventional “one cause, one treatment” model. Autoimmunity, they explain, is rarely triggered by a single event—it’s the result of multiple, interacting factors like environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, chronic infections, and persistent stress. Using powerful analogies, from hurricane-uprooted trees to misunderstood medical pioneers, Dr. Stillman illustrates why a holistic, multi-pronged approach is essential for true healing.Listeners will learn why removing toxins from plastics and non-stick cookware to harmful personal care products can be life-changing, yet is rarely enough on its own. The conversation covers the role of heavy metals like mercury, overlooked food sensitivities, and the surprising impact of environmental factors such as smart meters, indoor lighting, and tap water contamination. Amy shares personal insights from her own journey with multiple sclerosis, and Dr. Stillman explains how targeted lab testing, including hair mineral analysis, helps uncover hidden triggers. They emphasize the importance of restoring immune tolerance, balancing mineral systems, and eliminating dietary and lifestyle stressors without resorting to overly restrictive, lifelong elimination diets.Finally, Dr. Stillman and Amy explore the often-ignored role of emotional health and stress management in autoimmune recovery. Through powerful patient stories, they highlight how unresolved emotional stress can stall physical healing and how addressing it can accelerate recovery. This episode is packed with practical strategies, clinical pearls, and hope for anyone struggling with autoimmunity.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode of Intergative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, we take a short break from the Autoimmunity Series to sit down with Emily Jurschak, a physical therapist and myasthenia gravis survivor, to discuss her remarkable journey through chronic illness and the limitations of conventional medicine. Diagnosed at just 17, Emily’s early experience was defined by the standard pharmaceutical-heavy approach, high-dose prednisone and immunosuppressants, all of which offered little results and, at times, unwanted side effects. Emily candidly shares the emotional toll of navigating her diagnosis as a teenager and the systemic gaps in care that left her reliant on lifestyle changes and implementing root-cause approach to managing her care and recovery.Together, Dr. Stillman and Emily explore how lack of education around alternative therapies shaped the early course of her illness. As Dr. Stillman explains, medical management of autoimmune disease often emphasizes symptom suppression rather than root-cause resolution—a theme Emily lived out firsthand through years of recurring flares and medication side effects. Despite pushing herself physically and emotionally, Emily found herself on a therapeutic roller coaster, But hope arrived in the form of personal empowerment. Emily was introduced to the world of quantum biology, circadian rhythms, and holistic health. This sparked a deeper exploration into nutrition and alternative therapies, an approach long ignored in her conventional care. As she began to reclaim her health and later overcame infertility challenges, Emily’s story is a testament to the importance of looking beyond the pharmaceutical model. This episode sets the stage for part two, where Emily’s healing journey continues.If Emily’s journey inspired you, you can learn more about her work in physical therapy, especially if you are looking for support around pelvic floor or orthopedic recovery, by visiting her website - Fiat Physical Therapy or following her on Instagram @fiatphysicaltherapyYou don’t have to be stuck in survival modeYou can reclaim your healthJoin my live Autoimmunity Masterclass on Tuesday, August 13th at 8 PM Eastern.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman and Amy Arp unpack the emotional and clinical reality of receiving an autoimmune diagnosis. With compassion and clarity, listeners will walk through the immediate aftermath, how shock, fear, and confusion are natural responses, and why it's essential to give yourself space to grieve. Amy emphasizes the importance of processing your emotions fully before rushing into treatment plans, while Dr. Stillman reminds us that most autoimmune diseases are well underway by the time of diagnosis, making early, intentional decisions vital to long-term outcomes.Dr. Stillman outlines a balanced, medically sound approach that honors both standard of care and holistic interventions. He discusses how, in many cases, initial pharmaceutical treatment can stabilize acute inflammation, but it's the long-term pursuit of root-cause healing that leads to sustainable recovery. He encourages patients to ask hard questions, demand data from their providers, and seek practitioners who empower them, not those incentivized by institutional pressures. Amy shares personal insights about pushing back on her care plan and why that decision led her to a transformative healing journey.If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode will give you a sense of direction, agency, and most importantly, hope. Dr. Stillman’s integrative practice model blends lab-guided precision, lifestyle medicine, and transparent care. Ready to take control of your healing? This is the hope and the information you’ve been searching for. Join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman is joined by Amy Arp to unpack what an autoimmune diagnosis truly means, and what most conventional doctors simply aren't telling patients. Drawing from clinical experience and patient stories, Dr. Stillman explains how chronic inflammation, toxic exposures, and gut dysbiosis are often the real culprits behind autoimmune conditions like MS, Crohn’s, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Rather than managing symptoms indefinitely with high-risk drugs, he outlines how root-cause approaches grounded in integrative and environmental medicine can lead to deep, lasting healing.Amy shares her own remarkable healing journey, how she went from being told she’d never have children or live a normal life, to thriving again without medications. Together, they expose the broken incentives driving the pharmaceutical system and the psychological stronghold it has over both patients and practitioners. From misinformed consent to the revolving door of biologic drug prescriptions, Dr. Stillman pulls back the curtain on how mainstream medicine often traps patients in a cycle of dependency, while ignoring natural, cost-effective solutions that actually work.If you've ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling hopeless, confused, or wondering if there’s more to the story, this episode is for you. Don't miss your chance to go deeper and take control of your health: sign up now for Dr. Stillman’s free Autoimmune Masterclass Webinar, where he’ll share the exact protocols and tools he uses to help patients reverse disease and reclaim their lives. This is the hope and the information you’ve been searching for. Join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the first episode in our brand-new series on autoimmunity. In this foundational conversation, Dr. Leland Stillman, MD is joined by Amy Arp—autoimmune recovery specialist and former MS patient—to explore what conventional medicine often overlooks: the earliest signs that your immune system is under stress. Long before an official diagnosis, symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and skin issues can indicate a growing repair deficit in the body. The earlier you recognize and address these signs, the greater your chances of avoiding full-blown disease.This series is designed to help you reframe how you think about autoimmunity—not as a single disease or diagnosis, but as a systemic breakdown caused by toxic overload, nutrient depletion, infections, and chronic stress. In this episode, Dr. Stillman explains why waiting for a label like “rheumatoid arthritis” or “Crohn’s disease” can cost you precious time—and how focusing instead on cellular repair, lifestyle change, and metabolic health can lead to real, lasting recovery.If you're struggling with unexplained symptoms or trying to make sense of a recent diagnosis, this series will give you the tools and clinical insights to take back control of your health. Subscribe to follow each episode as we dig deeper into the causes, testing, and protocols that are changing lives—without relying solely on drugs.If you enjoyed this episode and want to go deeper into Dr. Stillman's approach to autoimmunity, join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Leland Stillman continues his conversation with Dr. Russell Jaffe—MD, PhD, clinical pathologist, immunologist, and founder of PERQUE—diving deep into the key principles behind his book Thriving in the 21st Century. This discussion unpacks Dr. Jaffe’s decades of research and clinical experience, offering a framework for preventing and reversing chronic disease through a blend of biochemical precision, lifestyle intervention, and systems-based thinking.Dr. Jaffe outlines his “eight predictive biomarkers” model, explaining how these indicators—ranging from first morning urine pH to LRA by ELISA/ACT testing—can provide early insight into immune tolerance, metabolic resilience, and inflammatory load. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of conventional lab reference ranges, the role of high-potency, bioavailable vitamin C, and how detoxification, hydration, and alkalinity work synergistically to restore function at the cellular level. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Jaffe also discuss the root causes of oxidative stress and the clinical utility of measuring oxidized cholesterol.This episode is ideal for clinicians, health coaches, and informed patients looking for a strategic, evidence-based approach to long-term wellness. Dr. Jaffe’s work challenges the reactive, pharmaceutical-heavy model of conventional medicine and offers a preventative roadmap rooted in physiology, nutrient synergy, and personalized care. To learn more, explore his book Thriving in the 21st Century, available now on Amazon, and visit drrusselljaffe.com for tools, resources, and practitioner education.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman reconnects with Ashlee to explore her family’s extraordinary journey through trauma, mold toxicity, and the limitations of conventional care. After her two-year-old son suffered a devastating eye injury from a rooster attack, Ashlee and her family were thrust into a whirlwind of surgeries, long recovery timelines, and overwhelming diagnoses—including predictions of permanent blindness and a prosthetic eye. What followed was a story of resilience, faith, and the pursuit of integrative healing that defied all expectations.Ashlee shares how her son’s eye began to heal rapidly and unexpectedly after introducing phototherapy patches that support stem cell activation and inflammation modulation—paired with prayer, light therapy, and holistic care. The story takes another turn when the family unknowingly moves into a mold-contaminated home. Within months, they were facing infections, neurological symptoms, and the birth of a newborn with health issues. After confirming severe environmental toxicity, Ashlee made the bold decision to evacuate their home, pursue detoxification strategies, and document their recovery through nutrition, nervous system regulation, and bioenergetic support.This episode is a must-listen for families dealing with chronic illness, practitioners navigating complex cases, and anyone seeking real-world examples of what’s possible when root-cause medicine meets radical self-advocacy. You’ll hear about the testing methods Ashlee used, the clinical results they achieved—including complete mycotoxin clearance—and how belief, biology, and environment all shape the healing process. Subscribe to Dr. Stillman Uncensored and follow @stillmanmd for more resources on environmental medicine, mold recovery, and whole-family wellness.To connect with Ashlee and learn more about her mold course, use this link to recieve 15% off the course. For more information about Ashlee’s bare naked course, visit her website here, or follow her @simplholistic to get connected. Try the light therapy patches today. Purchase here.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Leland Stillman shares his personal lab results from multiple blood draws, revealing dramatic day-to-day variability in key biomarkers including cholesterol, cortisol, and TSH based on travel, stress, and lifestyle factors. This real-world data provides crucial insights for autoimmune patients who often receive conflicting lab results and struggle with hormonal imbalances and metabolic dysfunction.Dr. Stillman discusses optimal biomarker targets beyond conventional ranges, including ideal cholesterol levels for longevity and homocysteine targets for cardiovascular protection. He shares a compelling case study of a patient with treatment-resistant depression who achieved complete recovery through comprehensive hormone replacement therapy targeting testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and DHEA—illustrating the power of addressing root-cause hormonal dysfunction over symptom management alone.This episode offers essential guidance for patients navigating functional medicine testing, particularly those with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Stillman's integrative approach emphasizes correlating lab findings with clinical symptoms rather than relying solely on reference ranges, providing a practical framework for personalized autoimmune and chronic disease management. Discover the hidden triggers sabotaging your autoimmune healing in Dr. Stillman's exclusive monthly masterclass—register here to learn how his patients reclaim their health.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe