In this interview, Jill Carnahan, MD, and Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, explore the various aspects of Akkermansia, including its function in the gut, its role in supporting glucose control, and the innovative Pendulum Product that harnesses the power of this beneficial bacteria.

In this insightful conversation, Jill Carnahan, M.D., sits down with renowned functional medicine practitioner Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN, to decode the path to feeling your best, especially as related to inflammation.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Carnahan sits down with renowned functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, to decode the path to feeling your best.

The secret to better understanding cancer may just lie in microscopic organisms known as fungi. Explore this fascinating link between cancer and fungi.

Explore exactly what happens when your immune system becomes impacted by toxins, how these pernicious substances exert their effects, where you might be exposed to these compounds, and most importantly – what you can do to protect yourself.

Jill Carnahan, MD, interviews Teresa Holler, MS, PA-C, about her simple approach to complex illnesses such as mold illness, Lyme disease and other chronic infections. Watch and learn how you can improve your health by addressing the root cause of your problems!

Do you suffer from tummy aches or digestive upset so bad that it begins interfering with your ability to even get through the day? This is the frustrating and unpleasant reality for a growing number of people struggling with what’s known as inflammatory bowel disease.

Granola is an extremely popular breakfast and snack food with a wealth of health benefits, including its ability to lower cholesterol, regulate digestion, aid in weight loss, improve heart health increase energy, prevent anemia, and promote proper organ function.

PEG stands for polyethylene glycol and is a compound you can find lurking in more places than you might think. But just how safe is polyethylene glycol?

Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, specializing in functional medicine, interviews Dr. Lyn Patrick and Dr. Louise Tolzmann about the toxic effects of wildfire smoke exposure and how can we protect ourselves. Learn about possible toxins Colorado residents were exposed to from the Marshall Fire.

A growing number of people are suffering from a group of conditions collectively known as inflammatory bowel syndromes. Explore three of the most common – and commonly confused – inflammatory bowel conditions: Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Celiac Disease.

Explore one of these microorganisms known as akkermansia muciniphila. Dive into how these tiny bacteria can influence your metabolic health, why it’s crucial for your gut, and most importantly, how you can get more of this paramount probiotic in your life.

As of July 31 2021, a whopping 37,650 wildfires have exploded across drought-stricken areas of the Western United States, engulfing a staggering 3 million acres of land. Learn how this wildfire smoke can affect your health and how you can protect yourself.

In this video Dr. Jill Carnahan interviews Dr. Ann Corson about issues with hypercoagulation in chronic illness and how inflammation and infection may cause excess fibrin production. Excess fibrin production impairs oxygen getting to tissues and vital organs.

Summer is Lyme season. Fortunately, there are some simple and effective ways you can protect yourself and prevent Lyme disease. Here are Dr. Jill's best Lyme disease prevention tips.

Ticks infected with Rickettsia rickettsii cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Dive into exactly what this is, it's dangerous and potentially fatal side effects, and most importantly – how you can protect yourself.

In this episode of BetterHealthGuy, Scott interviews Dr. Jill Carnahan. You will learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), what triggers it, and how it may be treated.

Dr. Carnahan reports on two of the most popular sugar substitutes – artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols. She looks at exactly what these sugar swap-ins are, how they affect your body, and whether or not they’re truly safe.

Learn about mast cells and how they relate to the current pandemic.

What if there was a hidden danger slowly spreading across the country and lurking in places you’d never expect? A toxic chemical so harmful that researchers across the globe are working to have it banned from use? Sadly, the hidden danger we are referring to isn’t made up, and this isn’t the plot of a horror movie. It’s called glyphosate – the most widely used weed killer in the world.

In this article, we’re going to dive into the fascinating connection between your gut and your immune system. And more importantly, we’ll uncover exactly how you can support your gut and give your immune system a boost.

If you have Lyme disease, this is a must read regarding COVID-19.

Get Dr. Carnahan's perspective on the COVID-19 virus as well as how to stay healthy or if infected, get well.

Most people will experience the symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue at least once during their lives. Adrenal fatigue begins with brain fog, weight gain, and depression and can lead to hair loss, lethargy, and bowel issues. Take the quiz to see if this applies to you.

Painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and in increasing numbers, opioids, have become our go-to solutions for pain management with significant costs – addiction, abuse, overdose, and death – and without the promised benefits. Thankfully, there are many alternatives to prescription painkillers, many of which are much safer and gentler on your body.

The reports of harmful effects of glyphosate are exploding within the medical and scientific community as well as the general public. This time we’ll talk specifically about the various ways glyphosate exposure could lead to devastating health consequences, one of which includes pretending to be glycine, an amino acid that is crucial for protein synthesis.

Peptide therapy has been gaining great interest and popularity in recent years as a novel approach to slow down aging and treat diseases. This article discusses what peptide therapy is and how it might benefit your health.

Do AirPods and other Bluetooth devices pose health risks like cancer? Where’s the evidence? Read on to find out!

Electromagnetic fields are energy areas created by electronic devices. The fields are created in two parts: electric and magnetic. The electric field is created by differences in voltage and the magnetic fields are created when there’s electric current running to a device. These EMFs affect us because our bodies have their own electric and magnetic functions. Consider your nervous system, heart, brain, and digestion – electric energy plays a role in each of these important bodily functions.

Recent research suggests that scientists may be closer to finding the silver bullet to help us preserve our youth for longer. Called the “golden nucleotide” by some scientists, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) plays a central role in aging.

In the functional medicine world, we are all about preventive care. But, there aren’t a ton of resources written on helpful testing – the sort to catch potential health conditions early or look deeper at the root cause of your symptoms. Be equipped with testing you can take to your doctor. With this approach, you’ll know if there are areas of your health you need to work on earlier rather than later.

Molecular hydrogen is going to be one of the biggest health and wellness trends in the upcoming years. Fortunately, by reading this, you’re ahead of the game. Learn how it works in the body.

We are creatures that evolved to live in light. These days we spent about 90% of our time indoors and as a result have significantly reduced the amount of exposure we get to various light wavelengths. Also called photobiomodulation, red light therapy provides just the right wavelengths our body uses for rejuvenating processes.

More and more we are discovering toxins in many household products and building materials. So, if you think your home is toxin-free, think again. A recently published study suggests that polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) – well-known neurotoxins and carcinogens – may be lurking in the place you’d least expect: your kitchen cabinets.

Functional Medicine expert Dr. Jill Carnahan discusses advanced strategies to restore gut health.