Episode #94: Environmental Toxicity with Dr. Ann Shippy, MD

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about environmental toxicity including glyphosate, heavy metals, and mold exposure including solutions for improving health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ann Shippy. Ann Shippy, MD is a physician, scientist, engineer, and mom who works with science, clinical data, and research to provide the knowledge and tools needed to achieve optimal health. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and certified in Functional Medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Texas, a Master of Science in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She uses cutting-edge science, innovative testing, research and genetic information to determine and address the root causes of health issues – not to simply treat the symptoms of illness. She approaches each patient as a whole person and forms a therapeutic partnership to achieve the highest standard of health. Her approach to medicine is a unique blend of measured, precise data with a heart-felt and sympathetic attitude towards all of her patients. This method stems from her engineering background and her own failed experience as a patient of traditional medicine. She treats patients suffering from any combination of physical, environmental, or genetic issues. Her hope is to contribute to and inspire a positive movement towards solving some of the more complex health challenges we face today – and to help create a world where everyone has the opportunity for wellness. Key Takeaways: How important are genes in recovering from chronic health challenges? How can toxin introduction into the body be limited? How is glyphosate toxicity approached and what role might glycine play? How important are heavy metals in those with chronic health challenges? Should metal detoxification be aggressively approached or are gentle methods often better? What are some of the questions that might be asked when considering the potential for mold in the environment? How often does remediation work for her patients? What is the difference between mold allergy and mold biotoxin illness? What tests might be used to explore for the potential of exposure to water-damaged buildings? What is the connection between yeast overgrowth and mold exposure? Can mold exposure from water-damaged buildings lead to colonization in the body? What are the key steps in recovering someone from environmental illness? What role might sauna therapy, coffee enemas, and HBOT play in patient protocols? What are the triggers for hair loss in environmental illness? What are some tools that can help with supporting the parasympathetic nervous system? Connect With My Guest: http://annshippymd.com Interview Date: March 29, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.