Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt - Functional Medicine

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

12/28/2025

Hashimotos is not just a thyroid number issue.

It is an autoimmune process that can affect energy, mood, metabolism, and weight long before standard labs reflect what is happening at the tissue level.

I explain what often gets missed in routine thyroid workups in the full episode.
Search "Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt Hashimoto's" on YouTube to see the complete breakdown.

We hear a lot about vitamins… But what about trace minerals?Magnesium, zinc, selenium, and iodine may be needed in small...
12/27/2025

We hear a lot about vitamins… But what about trace minerals?

Magnesium, zinc, selenium, and iodine may be needed in small amounts...but they have major responsibilities:
⚡ Energy production
🧠 Brain + nervous system support
🩺 Thyroid + hormone balance
🔥 Metabolism and immune function

The challenge?
Modern diets and depleted soils often don’t provide enough...and deficiency can sneak up on you.

Here are 4 subtle signs you might be low in trace minerals:
1️⃣ Fatigue + brain fog
2️⃣ Slow metabolism or weight changes
3️⃣ Brittle hair or nails
4️⃣ Muscle cramps or poor post-workout recovery

Sound familiar?

You can support your body by:
💧 Adding a high-quality trace mineral supplement
🌿 Eating more mineral-rich foods like seaweed, Brazil nuts, shellfish, or organ meats
🧪 Or testing to see where your levels truly stand

✨ These minerals may be “trace,” but their impact on your health is anything but small.

👇 Have you ever tested your mineral levels? Let me know below.

12/26/2025

Sometimes the immune system reacts not because it is broken, but because it is confused by look alike signals.

Certain foods can resemble body tissue closely enough to trigger this response in some people, while others see no change at all.

I explain why testing matters more than guessing in the full episode.
Search "Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt Hashimoto's" on YouTube to see the full context.

🌿 Hormone imbalances don’t always scream...they whisper.And most of us are taught to tune them out.But the truth is, the...
12/25/2025

🌿 Hormone imbalances don’t always scream...they whisper.

And most of us are taught to tune them out.

But the truth is, they often show up in the small, everyday frustrations that slowly wear you down:

• You’re tired but can’t sleep 💤
• Your belly feels off...bloated one day, fine the next
• You snap at your partner and can’t explain why
• PMS hits like a truck, not a mood
• You’re doing everything right, but still feel exhausted

Sound familiar?

These symptoms might not seem connected...but they often point to hidden hormone stress.

Your body is trying to speak to you. Are you listening?

In functional medicine, we don’t just treat the symptoms.

We ask why they’re happening and support your body in coming back to balance.

💬 Which of these signs hits closest to home for you?

Let’s start a real conversation...your experience matters.

12/24/2025

Being told your thyroid is the problem is not wrong, but it is often incomplete.

In many cases, the thyroid is reacting to pressure coming from other systems that never get evaluated.

I break down why this keeps people stuck in the full episode.

Search Dr. Kenny Hashimoto’s Isn’t Just a Thyroid Problem on YouTube to see the bigger picture.

12/19/2025

Blood sugar swings create signals your body responds to.
Living on a blood sugar rollercoaster keeps glucose high and unstable.
Frequent carb crashes and insulin spikes change the internal environment.
These patterns can invite candida to shift toward overgrowth.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/KLzWe38aQAk

Still using dryer sheets for that “fresh laundry” smell? 🧺You might be getting more than you bargained for.Conventional ...
12/18/2025

Still using dryer sheets for that “fresh laundry” smell? 🧺

You might be getting more than you bargained for.

Conventional dryer sheets are loaded with synthetic chemicals...many of which are linked to:
🚫 Hormone disruption
😮💨 Respiratory issues
⚠️ Increased risk of cancer

Ingredients like phthalates and benzyl acetate don’t just sit on your clothes...they’re absorbed through your skin and released into the air you breathe.

The result?
Allergies, asthma flare-ups, hormone imbalances, and long-term toxin buildup.
Plus, these chemical residues can actually break down your clothing over time.

✨ The good news?
You don’t need harsh chemicals to have soft, great-smelling laundry.

Try these safer swaps instead:
🌿 Wool dryer balls
🌸 Essential oil–infused cloths
🍋 Natural fabric softeners

Your skin, hormones, and home environment will thank you.

Making low-tox swaps doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Start small...and start where it counts.

12/17/2025

Candida treatment often starts in the wrong place.

You get a diagnosis and jump straight into antifungals.

The problem is skipping key considerations before treatment begins.

That is why candida often comes back a few months later.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/KLzWe38aQAk

💊 Can you take too many supplements?Yes—and it’s more common than you think.I was recently featured in First for Women b...
12/16/2025

💊 Can you take too many supplements?

Yes—and it’s more common than you think.

I was recently featured in First for Women breaking down the signs of supplement overload, and how to approach supplementation with clarity instead of guesswork.

Because more isn’t always better—and the goal is targeted, therapeutic, and temporary support when needed.

Read the full article here:

👉 https://www.firstforwomen.com/health/supplements/symptoms-of-taking-too-many-supplements-gi-upset-rash-and-more

12/15/2025

Mold is often treated like the main problem, but your body is telling a different story.
You can bleach mold again and again, yet if the leak behind the wall stays, the mold returns.

You are not failing to try hard enough when this keeps happening.
This same pattern is how candida often shows up when the source is not addressed.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/KLzWe38aQAk

💭 “The cost of procrastination is the life you could have lived.” 💭Read that again.Every time we put off caring for our ...
12/13/2025

💭 “The cost of procrastination is the life you could have lived.” 💭

Read that again.

Every time we put off caring for our bodies, investigating the root cause, or setting boundaries that protect our energy…

We delay the version of life we actually want to live.

Maybe it’s the fatigue that’s been lingering for years.

The bloating or brain fog you’ve normalized.

The cycle of trying a new plan… then burning out again.

I get it...change can feel daunting.

But so is staying stuck.

The truth?

There’s no perfect time to start your healing journey.

But there is a cost to waiting.

You deserve to know what your healthiest, most energized self feels like.

And I’m here to help you uncover it...step by step, not all at once.

🌱 Ready to take the first step?

Book a FREE 15-minute Health Clarity Consult through the link in bio.

👇 What’s one thing you know your body is asking for that you’ve been putting off?

12/12/2025

Mold detox and recovery don’t always happen overnight, but once exposure is removed and the body’s systems are supported, the brain fog can begin to lift.

In this short, Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt, Root Cause Health Detective and functional medicine practitioner, explains why this moment is often one of the most validating breakthroughs he sees in clinical practice.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/ohtZZXEk7H0

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