The Office of Dr. Brad Shook

The Office of Dr. Brad Shook We are dedicated to helping people with chronic health problems regain quality of life. Dr. Brad Shook, DC, BCIM.

We are dedicated to helping sick people with chronic health problems improve their quality of life and health naturally.

10/29/2025

Most people think gut health is about digestion.

But your gut is also your immune system’s training ground.

When it’s calm, it teaches tolerance, but when it’s inflamed, it teaches attack.

That switch can be the difference between a peaceful immune system and autoimmunity.

Learn how to rebuild tolerance and calm inflammation by working with me one on one or through one of my free programs. Check link in bio for more information.

10/28/2025

Most people have no idea that a tiny nerve inside the ear can calm inflammation in the gut and body.

It’s part of a built-in reflex called the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, and it can reduce inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6 — the same ones involved in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.

Simple habits like chewing, humming, and deep breathing stimulate this nerve naturally.

Link in bio to learn more about functional immunology and Orting with me via telemedicine.

10/25/2025

Most people overlook one of the simplest ways to calm inflammation, something you already do every single day.

This small, often ignored habit activates a nerve that helps regulate inflammation, support digestion, and promote immune balance in autoimmune conditions.

It’s part of your body’s built-in healing system, and you can turn it on naturally.

Watch the full video to learn how this mechanism works and why it matters for gut health and autoimmunity.

🔗 Link in bio for my RA Reset Program and more resources on functional immunology.


10/25/2025

In part two of this mini-series, we’re talking about how to break the constipation–inflammation loop that can worsen autoimmune conditions.
Reducing IL-4 activity and supporting nerve repair are key steps.
Here are some supplements and strategies that may help:

✨ Perilla & Astragalus – calm IL-4 and support immune balance
✨ Curcumin & Quercetin – promote autophagy and reduce inflammation
✨ Lion’s Mane Mushroom – supports nerve growth and enteric repair (I left this one out in the video, but it’s important!)

Remember — supplements are just one piece of the puzzle. Addressing thyroid balance, vagal tone, and gut bacterial overgrowth are also essential for long-term improvement.

Link in bio for my RA Reset Program and free educational resources.

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10/25/2025

Constipation isn’t always just a gut issue, it can be a sign of immune imbalance.

When inflammation in the gut increases IL-4, it slows your cells’ ability to repair themselves.

That means the nerves that move your intestines (your enteric nervous system) stop working properly — slowing motility, causing bacterial overgrowth, and keeping inflammation stuck in a loop.

This is one of the missing links between autoimmunity and gut health.

Learn how we use functional immunology to identify these hidden drivers inside my RA Reset Program and get help via telemedicine.

🔗 Link in bio to access free resources and get started.

10/24/2025

Gut dysbiosis can cause immune cells to misread food as a threat, leading to widespread food reactivity and inflammation. This short video explores how restoring microbial balance supports immune tolerance and reduces inflammation in autoimmune conditions.

🎯 Learn more about Dr. Shook’s RA Reset and functional immunology approach at the link in his bio.


10/23/2025

Night-time screen light suppresses melatonin, an immune-calming, mitochondria-protective hormone.

Simple fixes (Night Light/filters, dimming, warm lamps, flicker-free LEDs) can support sleep, circadian rhythm, and inflammation control.

Learn more about Dr. Shook’s RA Reset & resources via the link in profile.

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Hickory, NC
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