Comments on: UltraWellness Lesson 5: Detoxification

By: nutritionist

nutritionist — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:24:06 +0000

Hi Alex,

Thank you for your interest in functional mediince and Dr. Hyman’s work. We are glad you are beginning to experiment with food and your health as this can be VERY empowering, albeit a bit challenging in the beginning. The best answer for the dried fruit is that they should be eliminated when doing any form of detox program or anti inflammatory protocol. Yet, if you do not have issues with sugar tolerance, yeast, weight etc. than in complete moderation as dried fruit is truly natures candy, it can be included… Also look for preservative FREE (no sulfites etc.).

In good health,
Lizzy

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:17:23 +0000

Hi,
Because of chronic symptoms including asthma, sinusitis etc. that my doctors have described as an autoimmune disease, I’ve decided to take Dr. Hyman’s advice, no more gluten, dairy or sugar. This is my 3rd day.
I do have one question, can I eat prunes and other dried fruits?

Also, I want to say how happy I am to have discovered Functional Medicine. And in particular Dr. Mark Hyman, a doctor who gives a damn!
Soon after I began seeing doctors in 2008 I remember thinking to myself, “doctors are just drug dealers.” since all of them were giving me the same drugs and didn’t seem to be interested in understanding WHY I was dealing with all the inflammation.
The perspective of Functional medicine reminds me of the film MIndwalk, in which the scientist poses an argument for Systems Theory, illustrating that our world (just like our bodies) is interconnected and if we don’t approach it with that in mind, we won’t find sustainable solutions to our problems.

What I don’t understand is why it’s taken Western Medicine so very long to adopt this obvious perspective…is it simply because it’s more lucrative to sell tires than fix the road?
I hope not.
To all of you involved in this overdue revolution, have a wonderful new year!

By: Ginny Ross

Ginny Ross — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:42:39 +0000

I have a low thyroid and have read that brocoli, brussels soy etc. are bad for that. does it mean I have to live off seaweed and green powder to make up for that?

By: Mary Jane

Mary Jane — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:45:26 +0000

Judy,
I wonder if you are suffering from one of the tick-bourne diseases. I am not a doctor or have a medical training but have recently received a diagnosis of Lyme and Bartonella. I have been learning and going to Lyme support meetings and hearing from other patients that have similiar symptoms. I know brain fog and fatigue are symptoms. Unfortunately the symptoms of Lyme, etc. often mimic other diseases and doctors don’t always look for Lyme or other tick-bourne diseases or even use the correct tests. I hope you find out and get better!
Mary Jane

By: JUDY

JUDY — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:26:55 +0000

Ok, I have brain fog, comes and goes, some days hits me 5 times or more a day, last about 2 – 3 min, they slowly goes away, then I am exhausted, and nauseated. then I can go a week and nothing, then boom again, when it starts, I get a strange feeling in my stomach, then slowly my head feels clouded, foggy, lost, also I have noticed my ears being somewhat plugged. slowly the foggy, lost feeling fades, then as I said, sometimes Nauseated, had numerous test, eeg, mri, etc., all the test came back nothing wrong, all clear, no blockages, but still no answers, it’s difficult to work, after these episodes happen, I am drained of energy and just want to sleep. Please someone help me. No one seems to know the answer. This started about 2 years ago, first with saying strange things, like I would be talking to someone and right in the middle of my sentence I would say “house plants” then continue on like nothing. Once they told me, I would repeat my sentence and again, “house plants” pops out. I would do this maybe 5 times, and then finally, I would realize I had said it. This lasted for maybe 6 months, comes, and goes, then now, I don’t say strange words, I just as I said in the beginning, freeze up. I can just be sitting there, and wam,, head lost. As said, it is causing me issues with being able to work. Don’t know when it will hit, but once it does, I may as well go home. Anyone with any suggestion, please. It is getting worse, when I get them; I seem to get them every hour on the hour. Help!

By: joannepaiva

joannepaiva — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:24:18 +0000

Thank you, Cheryl, for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. Questions regarding conditions cannot be answered in a responsible manner via the Internet.

If you would like information on becoming a patient at The UltraWellness Center please see “How to Become a Patient” at http://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com. That site is designed to give prospective patients a comprehensive source of information about The UltraWellness Center. You may also feel free to call The UltraWellness Center at (413) 637 9991.

Regardless of becoming a patient at The UltraWellness Center, it sounds like you need to consult with a doctor. Please seek medical attention for the issues that you outlined in your message.

Wishing You the Best of Health!

By: joannepaiva

joannepaiva — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:20:27 +0000

Thank you, Corby, for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. To locate a practitioner of functional medicine in your area see the “Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner” link at the Institute of Functional Medicine’s website. Here you will find a place to enter your zip code and look for practitioner’s in your area that have completed the institute’s five-day training course in functional medicine. Understand that not all of the doctors listed here will fit your particular needs. Many different medical professionals complete this training, and you will have to do additional research on your own regarding a particular practitioner’s approach and whether or not it fits your specific medical requirements. This may include calling the practioner’s office, visiting his or her website, and/or scheduling a consultation.

Wishing You the Best of Health!

By: Cheryl Warner

Cheryl Warner — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:18:58 +0000

Please,

dr. Hyman contact me before it is too late for my husband.

By: Corby McNamara

Corby McNamara — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:37:56 +0000

what does low blood levels mean? Do you have a wellness center on the south shore of Ma? I would like to work on toxins in my body with food and supplements

By: Ginny Gonzalez

Ginny Gonzalez — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:17:11 +0000

Have you ever heard of someone who cannot eat broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables? If I eat these foods which are supposed to be good for you I get extemely bloated with gas and painful stomach problems.