Amy Beard MD

This 60-day program was so successful in my practice that we are now offering it to anyone. This program addresses the key areas all functional medicine practitioners are going to address (or should be), no matter the chronic issue. This program is the first step, and often the last step for many, for overcoming chronic issues once and for all.

Many common household products are full of harmful chemicals that cause endocrine disruption, cancer, and immune dysregulation. Reduce your exposure to these toxicants to reduce their harmful effects on your health.

Being sedentary is the new smoking. It's THAT bad. Physical activity is as essential as the air you breathe. Paul and I discuss the MANY ways physical activity reduces immune dysfunction via its positive effects on mitochondrial function, gut health, hormone and thyroid balance, detoxification, etc. We also discuss the pitfall of overexercising and how too much exercise can backfire and make it mu...

Most people underestimate the amount of chronic stress present in their lives, as well as its negative impacts on their health. Chronic stress produces chronic elevations in cortisol. Not a good scenario for your waistline and backside. Paul and I discuss how cortisol makes you fat, the often under appreciated sources of chronic stress, and the steps you need to take to keep those cortisol levels...

In this episode we discuss how the microbiome directly impacts your weight and your health. It is essential to understand this connection for your health and any weight issues that you might be having. As Hippocrates said over 2000 years ago "All diseases begin in the gut". Your weight issues are a symptom of metabolic derangements and systemic inflammation. As we always say "if you want to lose y...

There is no successful one-size-fits-all diet plan. There are many things to consider when trying to determine what foods you should (and should not) be eating: food sensitivities and intolerances, gut health needs, activity levels, toxin exposures, stage of life, GI surgeries, and many other things. The "perfect" diet is one that is perfect for you and you only. You are unique, and your dietary n...

This is the first in a series of podcasts explaining the common mistakes and misconceptions regarding weight loss. There is a TON of misinformation out there on the internet. Overcoming obesity and weight-related issues requires a holistic approach and a sound understanding of how lifestyle choices and environmental exposures contribute to metabolic derangements and systemic inflammation. MDs were...

A look at the first steps that are needed to overcome chronic inflammation that is associated with most of today's chronic health issues. No matter the "ism", "itis" or ICD-10 code, gut health should always be a key focus when reducing systemic inflammation and regaining immune balance. Hippocrates got it right over 2000 years ago when he said, "All diseases begin in the gut." And there are many l...

Not many understand the education, training, and culture of medical school. If they did, they would better understand the poor health outcomes, especially when it comes to treating chronic disease. Root causes of disease, which are most often lifestyle-related, are rarely addressed in medical school and residency. The culture of medical school is one of elitism, blown-up egos, and dismissiveness o...

An in-depth discussion on how to reduce inflammation and live pain free.

It's difficult to know who to trust. That's why it is always important to do your own research and to be cognizant that we have been lied to before and it's going to happen again and again. You must learn to have a healthy amount of skepticism with any advice that is being given. Especially from the "experts". The story line is always influenced by money, special interest and confident ignorance....

We discuss how to save money within the current system by taking advantage of cash rates for multiple health services and health sharing plans. We also discuss how to use the current system with a functional medicine and self care mindset so that it benefits your health and pocketbook and doesn't leave you frustrated.

We discuss exactly what self care is and why you need to practice it.