Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt - Functional Medicine

Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt - Functional Medicine Functional Medicine & Acupuncture
Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt
DACM, DC, L.Ac., IFMCP

Ever tested negative for celiac but still feel worse after eating gluten?That’s where non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCG...
04/28/2026

Ever tested negative for celiac but still feel worse after eating gluten?

That’s where non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) comes in. It’s when your immune system reacts to gluten, even though standard celiac tests don’t flag it.

And the signs go far beyond digestion:

• Brain fog that makes it hard to focus
• Skin issues like rashes or eczema
• Achy joints that feel like arthritis
• Or yes, bloating and gut changes too

What makes NCGS so sneaky is timing. Symptoms can show up hours or even days after eating gluten, making the connection easy to miss.

If your celiac test was negative but your body is still sending signals, a guided elimination and reintroduction, along with targeted functional testing, can help reveal whether gluten is quietly fueling your symptoms.

Have you ever wondered if food could be part of your health puzzle?

04/27/2026

Leaky gut is often framed online as something you simply fix with powders, cleanses, or quick protocols.

But the physiology tells a different story.

The intestinal barrier tends to break down when the body is under sustained stress from factors like inflammation, medications, infections, or metabolic strain.

When you understand what is actually driving the barrier breakdown, the approach to gut healing starts to look very different from what most wellness trends suggest.

Search "Dr Kenny Leaky Gut Myths" on YouTube.

04/26/2026

Many people try to fix gut problems by adding supplements first.

But in clinical practice, a common pattern shows up long before that step.

Regular NSAID use, alcohol, ultra processed foods, and chronic sleep deprivation can all weaken the intestinal barrier.

When the gut lining becomes compromised, the immune system becomes more reactive and symptoms often escalate.

Removing these stressors is often the first step before rebuilding gut health.

Search "Dr Kenny Leaky Gut Myths" on YouTube.

Noticing more hair in your brush lately?Before you chalk it up to “just getting older,” here are three hidden health fac...
04/25/2026

Noticing more hair in your brush lately?

Before you chalk it up to “just getting older,” here are three hidden health factors that can drive hair loss:

1️⃣ Iron deficiency. Your follicles need iron to grow strong, healthy strands.
2️⃣ Thyroid dysfunction. Both low and high thyroid hormone levels can trigger shedding.
3️⃣ Androgen excess. Hormonal imbalances can shrink follicles, especially at the crown and part line.

Hair loss is often a signal from the inside out.

Looking deeper can uncover the “why” behind the shedding and open the door to real solutions.

04/24/2026

Many people with MCAS notice that stress, infections, or intense exercise seem to hit them harder than everyone else around them.

What often sits underneath that pattern is a combination of oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and reduced cellular energy.

When those three factors stack together, mast cells become more reactive and signals that should be filtered start triggering larger immune responses.

Search "Dr Kenny Root Causes of MCAS" on YouTube.

Your gut is always sending signals. The question is, are you listening? 👂Here are 5 clues it may be time to take a close...
04/23/2026

Your gut is always sending signals. The question is, are you listening? 👂

Here are 5 clues it may be time to take a closer look:

✔️ Ongoing bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
✔️ Blood in stool or persistent abdominal pain
✔️ Skin issues, mood changes, or brain fog
✔️ Flare-ups after antibiotics or stressful periods
✔️ Simply wanting a proactive gut health check-in

Your gut does far more than digest food.

It plays a role in energy, mood, immunity, and long-term health.

A stool test is one simple, non-invasive way to uncover hidden inflammation, infections, or microbiome imbalances so you can finally connect the dots.

Save this for later and share it with someone who might need to hear it.

04/22/2026

Sometimes the reaction is not about the size of the exposure.

When the immune system is already stressed or inflamed, the reaction threshold can drop dramatically.

That means even tiny exposures can trigger much larger responses.

Understanding this threshold shift is key to understanding MCAS patterns.

Search "Dr Kenny Root Causes of MCAS" on YouTube.

Feeling heavy, bloated, or just not quite like yourself lately?That “off” feeling is often your body asking for a reset....
04/21/2026

Feeling heavy, bloated, or just not quite like yourself lately?

That “off” feeling is often your body asking for a reset. Not anything extreme. Just the right kind of support.

This Spring Detox Soup is a gentle way to help your gut, liver, and metabolism get back into rhythm. It’s light, nourishing, and built with ingredients that support your body’s natural detox pathways.

Why it works:

• Broccoli provides fiber and sulforaphane
• Spinach and cilantro support elimination pathways
• Lemon helps stimulate digestion and bile flow
• Olive oil supports blood sugar balance and nutrient absorption

Ingredients:
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 bunch spinach
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 lemon (zest + juice)
• Pinch cayenne (optional)

Instructions:
Roast broccoli at 425°F for 25 min → sauté onion + garlic → add broccoli + stock and simmer → add greens → blend → finish with lemon

A simple, grounding reset when your body needs support, not stress.

04/20/2026

Some people feel reactive to almost everything.

Foods, smells, stress, and environments that never used to cause issues.

In many cases this pattern reflects mast cells trying to protect you but firing too easily.

There is often a deeper immune pattern behind it. Search "Dr Kenny Root Causes of MCAS" on YouTube.

04/19/2026

The gut microbiome plays a powerful role in how the immune system behaves.

When the gut barrier is compromised or the microbiome becomes imbalanced, mast cells can become more reactive throughout the body.

This is why addressing gut health often changes symptoms more deeply than temporary fixes.

Search "Dr Kenny Root Causes of MCAS" on YouTube.

Maybe your periods have gotten heavier or more unpredictable.Maybe your PMS feels louder, with more bloating, breast ten...
04/18/2026

Maybe your periods have gotten heavier or more unpredictable.

Maybe your PMS feels louder, with more bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, or cravings that hit hard.

Maybe your energy just doesn’t bounce back the way it used to.

These aren’t just random changes or something you have to live with.
They’re signals.

Stress, gut health shifts, thyroid function, and even small nutrient deficiencies can all impact how your hormones show up month after month.
It’s not just age.

It’s your body asking for deeper support.
💬 Have you noticed shifts in your cycle or symptoms that feel off?

Drop a comment or send me a message. Let’s start the conversation.

04/17/2026

The immune system does not operate in isolation.

It depends on a steady supply of key nutrients to stay balanced and responsive.

When those nutrients run low, the immune system can become more reactive or less stable.

I explain the deeper pattern in the full video. Search "Dr Kenny Root Causes of MCAS" on YouTube.

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