Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman

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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, is the founder of PERQUE and a leader in nutritional immunology. He discusses the true power of vitamin C, revealing its critical role as an antioxidant and its surprising bioavailability. Listeners learn about common supplement myths, why many don’t deliver, and the nutrient's essential function in supporting overall health. Jaffe emphasizes the synergy between vitamin C and minerals like magnesium, and the importance of mindful dietary choices in today's toxic environment.

In this episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Mary Rankin—entrepreneur, survivor, and creator of the antioxidant-rich wellness product Skin Sips. Mary shares her extraordinary health journey from being an investor with no background in medicine to facing a life-threatening diagnosis of aplastic anemia. After experiencing severe fatigue, dangerously low blood counts, and conflicting medical advice, Mary turned to one of the world’s leading hematologists at MD Anderson, who helped stabilize her condition. But Mary’s journey didn’t end with conventional treatment—she sought deeper healing.Through self-education and collaboration with integrative physicians, Mary discovered a potent antioxidant called superoxide dismutase (SOD), derived from a proprietary French melon extract. With a vision to help others dealing with fatigue, immune dysregulation, and skin issues, she developed Skin Sips, a simple nutraceutical drink that has since delivered surprising results—even among patients with chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Stillman and Mary explore the science behind SOD, the limitations of conventional care, and why addressing cellular oxidative stress is key to recovery and longevity.This is more than a product story—it’s a testament to self-advocacy, mindset, and the power of integrative approaches. Whether you’re a practitioner, patient, or wellness entrepreneur, Mary’s story will inspire you to question the status quo, take ownership of your health, and rethink what’s possible.Try SkinSipsTo purchase SkinSips, visit: https://e7c14f.myshopify.com/?ref=leland_stillman. Use code StillmanMD for free shipping.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: https://www.stillmanmd.com/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: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this compelling conversation, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Dr. Christiane Northrup—board-certified OB/GYN, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized advocate for women’s health and medical freedom. From her early days growing up on a working farm to practicing academic medicine at some of the nation's top institutions, Dr. Northrup shares the personal, clinical, and spiritual journey that led her to become a leading voice in holistic, integrative care. She offers a rare look into the heart of a physician who dared to challenge the system from within—and walked away to speak truth.This episode explores critical, often controversial topics, including the use of bioidentical hormones, informed consent in vaccination, and the impact of early life trauma on lifelong health outcomes. Dr. Northrup reflects on formative experiences with her own family’s medical challenges and how they shaped her belief in the body’s innate ability to heal. She and Dr. Stillman unpack the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, the mind-body connection, and the transformational potential of menopause when approached with wisdom instead of fear.This conversation is a must-listen for holistic practitioners, coaches, and health entrepreneurs who want to serve at a higher level. Dr. Northrup speaks candidly about censorship, institutional pushback, and how to stay rooted in integrity in a rapidly shifting medical landscape. If you’re seeking inspiration, clinical insight, and spiritual clarity on how to support real healing in today’s world, tune in now. Special Gift for Listeners: As a thank you for tuning in to this conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrup, visit https://drnorthrup.mykajabi.com/christiane-northrup-md-offerings to receive a free download from Dr. Northrup, along with access to additional valuable resources on women’s health, holistic healing, and conscious living.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: https://www.stillmanmd.com/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: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Dr. Leland Stillman speaks with Dr. Olle Johansson, a pioneering researcher from Sweden’s prestigious Karolinska Institute, about the underreported biological and environmental impacts of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Dr. Johansson shares his decades-long journey from groundbreaking neuroscience and peptide research to investigating the health implications of man-made EMFs, ranging from skin disorders to immune dysfunction and even potential links to antibiotic resistance. This is essential listening for anyone curious about electrohypersensitivity (EHS), microwave radiation, and the silent biological toll of our wireless world.Dr. Stillman and Dr. Johansson discuss the emerging science connecting EMF exposure to chronic illness, infertility, neurological diseases, and the alarming decline in pollinators like bees. With an emphasis on peer-reviewed research and firsthand clinical insights, they explore how EMFs may impair immune function, contribute to cancer risk, and disrupt fundamental biological processes. Most strikingly, Dr. Johansson recounts a landmark double-blind study confirming that EHS patients could detect microwave radiation, even when hidden, offering compelling evidence that EMFs affect human biology in real time.This conversation is a call to action for individuals, practitioners, and policymakers to take the EMF crisis seriously. Learn actionable steps to reduce exposure, how EMFs are impacting our health on a cellular level, and why mainstream medicine remains largely silent on the issue. For further reading and EMF mitigation resources, visit Dr. Stillman’s Substack and support Dr. Johansson’s independent research at research.radiation.dk. Don’t miss this critical dialogue on what could be one of the greatest environmental health threats of our time.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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman is joined by Ashlee Rowland of @simpleholistic to explore her extraordinary transformation from a chronically ill teenager to a thriving mother of two. Diagnosed in her early teens with a host of debilitating conditions—rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and more—Ashlee shares how she was funneled through the conventional medical system without ever being offered a true path to healing. It wasn’t until she moved to Hawaii and was immersed in nature, light, clean food, and a toxin-free lifestyle that her body began to reverse what she had been told was "incurable."Together, Ashlee and Dr. Stillman break down the fundamental pillars that catalyzed her recovery: light, grounding, mineral balance, and ancestral eating. The conversation unveils how real healing doesn’t come from a pill or surgery, but from creating alignment between one’s environment and biology. Listeners will be particularly struck by the emotional and psychological journey Ashlee shares—from moments of despair to the empowerment that came through vision-casting, faith, and radical self-responsibility.This episode calls to reclaim your health sovereignty and rethink the cultural myths around disease and chronic symptoms. Ashlee’s story exemplifies the holistic principle that when you remove the poisons and nourish the body with nature’s fundamentals, the body has an incredible capacity to heal. Whether you're struggling with a diagnosis, searching for answers, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of holistic medicine, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom from two practitioners who have seen true healing. To connect with Ashlee and learn more about her work, including her signature Bare Naked Hormones course, visit: https://simplholistic.org/bnh-course.Try the X39 patches today. Purchase here: https://lifewave.com/simplholistic/enrollment/enrollerselectionWant 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: https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with holistic practitioner Magdalena Lewicki and her husband, retired physician Dr. Mark Lewicki, to discuss their powerful journey into phototherapy. What began as curiosity evolved into a transformative approach to health, boosting energy, improving sleep, and even reversing aging signs in their lives and those of loved ones.They share compelling personal stories, including improved recovery after exercise, relief from chronic joint pain, and surprising cardiovascular improvements—all from using light-activated patches that stimulate the body’s own regenerative processes. These drug-free, non-invasive tools are reshaping their view of what true healing looks like.This conversation dives deep into how light therapy aligns with holistic principles, activating the body’s natural healing potential without side effects or dependency. If you’re interested in cutting-edge, non-pharmaceutical health solutions, this episode offers inspiration and insight into the future of medicine.Try the X39 patches today. Purchase here. https://lifewave.com/magdawellness1/enrollment/EnrollerSelection?market=PLWant 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. https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this episode of Stories of Hope & Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes nurse practitioner Ryan Hughes to discuss his transformative journey from chronic symptoms to renewed health through a root-cause approach. Ryan opens up about a lifetime of struggles with insomnia, brain fog, gut dysfunction, eczema, and low energy—issues that had begun to interfere with both his personal well-being and professional performance. Despite some initial gains with functional medicine, it wasn’t until he took a deeper, more integrative path that he experienced lasting results.Dr. Stillman and Ryan explore the modalities that played pivotal roles in Ryan's recovery, including hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), light therapy, targeted nutrient protocols, and group coaching. Through personalized assessments and consistent implementation, Ryan saw major improvements in sleep quality, skin health, digestion, and overall cognitive function, reaching a point he now describes as 90–95% of his ideal health. The episode illustrates how properly applied non-pharmaceutical therapies can create synergy, restore biological resilience, and support the body’s natural healing systems.Listeners will come away with a grounded understanding of how holistic strategies, when guided by clinical insight and personalized testing, can address the root causes of chronic symptoms. Whether you're a patient searching for answers or a practitioner seeking better outcomes for your clients, Ryan's story underscores the value of looking beyond symptom management to achieve long-term wellness.If you're inspired by Ryan’s journey and want to learn more, you can connect with him at OptimizeYourBrainHealth.com and follow him on Instagram @realryanhughes. Try the X39 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope & Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Dr. Sina McCullough, PhD in nutrition and a mother of three, to share her compelling journey from chronic illness to full recovery. Diagnosed with advanced rheumatoid arthritis and burdened by decades of debilitating symptoms—including GI distress, food sensitivities, recurrent infections, and miscarriages—Dr. McCullough recounts her path through the limitations of conventional medicine and the eventual embrace of a functional, holistic approach that changed everything.Drawing from her deep academic training and lived experience, Dr. McCullough exposes the shortcomings of mainstream diagnostics and dietary guidelines while highlighting the pivotal role of functional testing, nutrient therapy, detoxification, and emotional healing. She explains how decades-old definitions of "gluten-free" fail many patients, how overlooked environmental toxins such as arsenic in rice can undermine health, and how underlying emotional trauma must be addressed to achieve true recovery, not just remission. Together, Dr. Stillman and Dr. McCullough reflect on the deeper spiritual and energetic aspects of healing, the impact of trauma on the biofield, and the importance of patient empowerment in reclaiming health. This episode is for anyone dismissed by the medical system, searching for real answers, and ready to explore a more effective, root-cause approach to healing. Ready to reclaim your vitality?Learn more about Dr. McCullough and connect with her work at www.drsinamccullough.com. 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

In this powerful episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stephen Hussey shares his deeply personal and medically illuminating journey from chronic childhood illness to surviving a massive heart attack—and ultimately reversing significant vascular disease through natural and lifestyle-based interventions. A chiropractor with a background in functional medicine, Dr. Hussey discusses how his early health challenges, including type 1 diabetes and inflammatory disorders, opened his eyes to the limitations of conventional medicine and led him to a holistic, root-cause-focused path to healing.Listeners will hear Dr. Hussey recount the shock of experiencing a “widowmaker” heart attack at age 34, despite living a clean lifestyle and recently scoring a zero on a coronary artery calcium scan. Instead of submitting to a lifetime of pharmaceuticals as prescribed in the hospital, he pursued recovery through modalities grounded in circadian biology, sauna therapy, grounding, and dietary support. Remarkably, he not only healed from the heart attack but also reversed a significant femoral artery blockage—an outcome rarely seen in type 1 diabetics without surgical intervention.This episode is both an exposé and an inspiration, highlighting how our medical institutions often fall short in guiding true healing. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Hussey critique the overreliance on drug-based protocols and advocate for a return to foundational health practices rooted in nature, personalized care, and a deep respect for the body's inherent intelligence. For anyone disillusioned by mainstream medicine or seeking a path to vibrant health, this story offers both validation and hope.To dive deeper into Dr. Hussey’s journey and groundbreaking insights on heart health, check out his book Understanding the Heart.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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe