Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman and health coach Amy Arp, explore one of the most overlooked aspects of healing, the mind-body connection. They discuss how mindset, language, and the nervous system play critical roles in overcoming autoimmune conditions and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Stillman explains the concept of “repair deficit,” describing how toxic exposures, nutritional deficiencies, and emotional stress can limit the body’s ability to heal, and how cultivating a belief in recovery can change everything.Drawing from clinical experience and real patient cases, Dr. Stillman and Amy unpack the power of words and thought patterns in shaping physiology. They share stories of individuals who made full recoveries after shifting from fear and identity-based illness to hope and empowerment. The conversation also explores measurable aspects of nervous system function, like HRV (heart rate variability), and why therapies such as neurofeedback, EMDR, breathwork, and detoxification are vital for restoring balance.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how environment, mindset, and biochemistry all intersect in the healing process. Whether you’re managing an autoimmune condition or simply seeking better health, this discussion offers practical, evidence-informed insights into how to optimize both body and mind.Ready to learn how to reverse the root causes of immune dysfunction 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? Learn more about 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

Core Protocols for Autoimmunity with Dr. StillmanIn this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman answers listener questions and explains the core protocols that support autoimmune recovery. He discusses tinnitus, supplement safety, nutrition, fasting, and strength training, emphasizing how foundational strategies create lasting results. The focus is on correcting deficiencies, reducing toxins, and building resilience through daily habits.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 |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, Dr. Stillman and Amy Arp talk about the core protocols that create the foundation for autoimmune recovery. Their discussion focuses on simple and effective strategies such as consistent sleep, nutrient rich food, natural light, and stress reduction. These core practices are presented as the building blocks of healing, without which advanced interventions often fail to bring lasting results.Amy shares her perspective on how patients can benefit when they first focus on mastering the basics. Dr. Stillman explains why these practices may seem too simple on the surface but are in fact essential for long term wellness. Together they highlight how daily choices, carried out consistently, can have a profound impact on restoring balance and resilience in the body.Listeners will walk away with practical tools and a clear understanding of how to use core protocols as the starting point for recovery. The conversation blends medical insight with integrative lifestyle strategies and provides hope for sustainable progress in the healing journey.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? Learn more about 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 dive into the Autoimmunity Recovery Roadmap, a practical framework designed to help patients achieve long-lasting results. They discuss why foundational lifestyle strategies such as nutrition, light exposure, stress management, and reducing environmental toxins are non-negotiable starting points for healing. Without these essentials, even the most advanced therapies often fail to produce sustainable improvements.Dr. Stillman explains his concept of the “therapeutic tree,” which begins with low-cost, high-impact lifestyle choices before moving into more advanced therapeutics. From mineral balancing and hormone optimization to therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ozone, each step is carefully layered based on individual needs and test results. Amy adds her perspective on living the foundations daily, sharing how consistency transforms healthy routines into second nature. Together, they emphasize a personalized and sustainable approach to recovery. Every patient’s journey is unique, requiring adjustments based on their biology, environment, and capacity. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how to move beyond short-term fixes toward a structured roadmap that builds resilience and long-term wellness.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? Learn more about 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 dive deep into the role of laboratory testing in uncovering and addressing autoimmunity. Many patients come to the practice frustrated by vague diagnoses, mystery symptoms, and treatments that don’t work. Dr. Stillman explains why precise diagnostic testing is the cornerstone of his Autoimmunity Recovery Program, and how tests like Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), comprehensive blood work, and targeted allergy testing can reveal hidden drivers of chronic illness.Amy shares her personal healing experience, reflecting on the impact of food elimination, careful reintroduction, and why overly restrictive diets may not always be the best long-term solution. Together, they discuss common testing pitfalls, from ordering labs that don’t change treatment protocols to relying on outdated results. They emphasize the importance of choosing practitioners who understand both the strengths and limitations of testing, as well as the critical need to personalize care for each patient.Whether you’re newly diagnosed with autoimmunity or searching for better answers after years of frustration, this conversation will help you understand which lab tests truly matter and why working with the right practitioner makes all the difference.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 episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman is joined by Dr. Patrick Lovegrove, a seasoned functional medicine practitioner, to uncover the principles and strategies that truly make a difference in patient care. Drawing on years of clinical experience, they discuss how lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and environmental factors combine to influence long-term health. The conversation highlights why a root-cause approach is essential for addressing chronic illness and why conventional, symptom-based models often fall short.Listeners will learn how functional medicine empowers patients to understand their bodies more deeply, identify overlooked triggers, and build personalized strategies for resilience and healing. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Lovegrove also explore the critical role of patient education, collaboration, and individualized care plans in achieving lasting results. Their discussion underscores how simple changes in diet, environment, and mindset can have profound impacts on well-being.Whether you are a patient seeking solutions, a caregiver supporting a loved one, or a practitioner looking to expand your perspective, this episode provides valuable insights into the future of holistic, integrative care. By the end, you’ll see how functional medicine bridges the gap between modern science and timeless healing wisdom, helping people not just manage disease, but thrive.To learn more about Dr. Lovegrove’s work, click 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

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