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Integrative Brain and Body

Integrative Brain and Body specializes in providing patients with answers to chronic health conditions The key to individualized care is proper testing!

Our goal at Integrative Brain and Body is to empowering people with knowledge to overcome chronic health concerns so they may live healthy, fulfilling lives. We respect that no two people are alike, even if they have the same condition. Because of this, we take time to get to know patients as individuals so we may deliver custom tailored care. If you do not feel “normal” your body is telling you that there is something physiologically not right! If you’ve been told your lab results are normal the root cause that is driving your condition hasn’t been addressed. To see the list of laboratory tests we offer, visit ibrainandbody.com/labs. For all the conditions we help we offer laboratory analysis, nutritional counseling, neurological rehabilitation, supplementation, chiropractic care and lifestyle modifications. Some conditions we help:
Thyroid dysfunction
Autoimmune diseases
Gut/digestive disorders
ADD/ADHD
Vertigo
For a complete list, visit http://ibrainandbody.com/who-we-help/

10/21/2025

🎃 Ask Dr. Matt: What are the most common hormone disruptors?

1. Plastics: BPA and phthalates
BPA can act on estrogen pathways and is widely characterized as an endocrine disruptor. Phthalates are linked to anti-androgenic effects and broader hormonal interference. [PMID: 23994667, PMC8157593]

2. Pesticides and herbicides
Multiple pesticide classes can interfere with thyroid and s*x hormone action, which matters for energy, mood, metabolism, and development. Reviews highlight thyroid-disrupting effects and broad endocrine activity. [PMID: 37956907, PMC6915086] PubMed+1

3.Personal care chemicals: parabens and fragrance solvents
Parabens show measurable but weak estrogenic activity and can interact with estrogen-related enzymes. The weight of evidence in cosmetics is debated, yet they are still categorized as endocrine active compounds in the literature. [PMID: 16097138, PMC5618656]

4. Excess sugar and refined carbs
Frequent sugar spikes drive insulin resistance, which can disrupt ovarian hormones in PCOS and correlate with lower testosterone in men with metabolic syndrome. [PMID: 28416368, PMC3474619]

5. Poor sleep and chronic stress
Short sleep shifts appetite hormones, with ghrelin rising and leptin falling, which fuels cravings and metabolic stress. Psychological stress can also suppress reproductive signaling at the level of GnRH and downstream gonadotropins. [PMID: 36404495, PMC9232848]

- Dr. Matt Beyer

10/20/2025

🕸️ Estrogen = The Web That Holds Bones Together
Estrogen doesn’t just keep bones dense… it helps them stay flexible.

🧬 Bones are ~40% collagen.

🩻 Collagen is what gives bones their “bend” before they break.

🕷️ When estrogen declines, collagen production shrinks — and bones become brittle like a dry autumn twig.

That’s why joint stiffness, cartilage thinning, and ligament laxity often creep in around menopause.

🍂 The good news? With the right strategies, you can support collagen, protect your joints, and keep your skeleton from becoming a Halloween prop.

If you are interested in partnering up, check the link in our bio to schedule a complimentary discovery call

10/19/2025

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.”
— Thích Nhất Hạnh

10/18/2025

🎃👻 Beware the Halloween RAGE! 👻🎃

No, we’re not talking about the scary number on the scale after too many pumpkin-shaped candies 🍬— we’re talking about RAGE: Receptors for Advanced Glycation End Products.

When sugar creeps in (hello, trick-or-treat buckets 🪣), it can form sticky molecules called AGEs. These little “sugar goblins” bind to RAGE receptors in your body, sparking 🔥 inflammation and oxidative stress. Over time, that can lead to:
🧠 Brain fog that feels scarier than a haunted house
🦴 Achy joints like a skeleton that won’t stop creaking
🌿 Gut inflammation that throws your balance off
📈 A higher risk for chronic disease

🍭 Why does this matter in October?
Halloween kicks off sugar season! Those fun-sized treats aren’t so fun for your long-term health if they’re fueling AGEs. Think of them as sticky cobwebs 🕸️ gumming up your cells and aging you from the inside out.

✨ The good news? You can break the spell:
🥗 Fill your cauldron with antioxidant-rich foods (greens, berries, spices)
🚰 Drink water like a potion master to flush toxins
🏋️♀️ Move your body to keep inflammation at bay
🥦 Choose whole, low-glycemic foods to keep blood sugar steady

Your body is more resilient than any monster 👹. This isn’t about guilt—it’s about taking back your power. Start this spooky season with less RAGE and more balance.

10/17/2025

🧠🎃 5 Spooky Snacks for Brain Health 👻🍫🥕This Halloween season, not all treats have to haunt your health. Some snacks can actually boost your brain.✨ Pumpkin seeds → packed with magnesium + zinc to support memory

✨ Dark chocolate → rich in flavonoids to sharpen thinking and reduce inflammation
✨ Walnuts → loaded with omega-3s to support neuroplasticity
✨ Blueberries → antioxidants that fight oxidative stress and protect memory
✨ Carrots → full of luteolin, which may reduce brain inflammation
Swap out the candy bowl for these spooky superfoods and give your brain the treats it really craves. 🦇🕸️

👉 Save this post so you remember what to snack on all October long!

10/16/2025

👻 Hyperglycemia might sound like something out of a haunted lab… and in a way, it is. When your blood sugar rises too high, especially after loading up on candy or refined carbs, it sets off a chain reaction in your body that can haunt your health long after Halloween is over.When sugar floods your system, your pancreas scrambles to pump out insulin.

Over time, these repeated spikes can make your cells resistant, creating oxidative stress and inflammation that damage tissues and accelerate aging.

But the spooky part doesn’t stop there. High blood sugar messes with your hormones, too. Cortisol rises in response to sugar crashes, leaving you wired, tired, and more anxious. In women, elevated insulin can disrupt ovarian hormone production, raising androgens and throwing estrogen and progesterone out of balance. In men, it can lower testosterone, zapping energy, mood, and libido.

So while a little Halloween treat won’t hurt, overdoing it lets the Hyperglycemia Monster roam free. Your hormones deserve better. 🎃✨

🔖 Send this post to somebody who might need help keeping their hormones happy this Halloween!

10/14/2025

🎃 What’s Spookier Than Halloween? The Glycation from Your Candy!

🔎 This Halloween, while indulging in your favorite treats, consider the scary process of glycation. When we eat too much sugar, like the kind found in Halloween candy, our blood sugar levels spike. This leads to glycation, where excess glucose bonds with proteins and fats in your blood, creating harmful molecules known as Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs).

📊 Understanding Glycation and Hemoglobin A1c:

Hemoglobin A1c is a common blood marker that measures the average level of blood sugar over the past three months. It reflects how much glycation has occurred in your body, making it a crucial indicator for assessing long-term glucose control.

📉 Health Implications:

Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: AGEs promote inflammation and oxidative stress, contributing to various chronic diseases.
Accelerated Aging: Glycation can cause your cells to age faster, affecting everything from your skin’s elasticity to organ function.

Risk of Chronic Diseases: High levels of glycation are associated with serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

🌿 A Functional Medicine Approach:

Diet Adjustments: Learn to control blood sugar by choosing low-glycemic foods that minimize the risk of glycation.

Lifestyle Tweaks: Regular exercise, stress reduction, and quality sleep all play a role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

Targeted Supplements: Supplements can also be beneficial in protecting your body from the damaging effects of glycation.

🔗 Concerned about blood sugar or the effects of glycation? Reach out to us to find out how a functional medicine consultation can help you manage these risks and optimize your health!

10/13/2025

When cortisol rises with psychological stress, this primes the brain’s reward circuitry to prefer fast, energy-dense foods. Highly palatable sugar rich snacks briefly dampen the stress response, which teaches your brain that simple sugars, carbs, and/or candy equals relief. So then this craving loop strengthens over time. Not good!

Stress also tweaks hunger hormones. Acute stress can raise ghrelin, the appetite-stimulating signal, while poor sleep from stress lowers leptin and raises ghrelin, which increases hunger and preference for quick carbs. If Halloween week also means late nights, this sugar urge can get even worse!

Over time, repeated sugar spikes push insulin harder, which can ripple into s*x hormone imbalance. In susceptible women, hyperinsulinemia is linked to higher ovarian androgen output and cycle disruption. In men, chronic metabolic stress is associated with lower testosterone and reduced vitality.

Here’s some practical tips to calm these cravings: front-load protein and fiber before parties, pair treats with a meal rather than on an empty stomach, get daylight and a consistent bedtime to steady ghrelin and leptin, and use a short walk or box breathing to downshift the stress signal before you raid the bowl.

- Dr. Matt Beyer

10/12/2025

“Anything you can’t control is teaching you how to let go.”
— Jackson Kiddard

10/11/2025

Menopause, stress, and blood sugar walk into a costume party… and all three show up dressed as fatigue and mood swings. 🎭 No wonder you can’t tell them apart!

In functional medicine, we don’t guess which monster is behind the mask. We pull it off and deal with the real culprit.

If you are interesting in untangling this web of symptoms, check the link in our bio.

10/10/2025

🥚✨ Did you know just 2 eggs a day could boost your brain?
A recent study found that 300 mg/day of egg yolk choline (about 2 eggs) for 12 weeks improved verbal memory in middle-aged and older adults. That’s because choline is a key nutrient for making acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for memory and learning.

This shows how food isn’t just fuel — it’s information for your brain and body. Supporting your nutrition today can help protect cognitive health for years to come.

So next time you crack open an egg, remember: you’re feeding your neurons, not just your stomach. 🧠💡

10/09/2025

Stress doesn’t just play tricks on your mind… it can haunt your bones too. 🦴

A 2019 study in Frontiers in Psychiatry showed that chronic stress, and the cortisol spikes that come with it, can mimic the same bone loss seen in long-term steroid use.

That means stress can quietly erode bone strength, turning your skeleton into something scarier than a Halloween costume.

Here’s how cortisol casts its spell:
💀 Less bone-building (osteoblasts)
👻 More bone breakdown (osteoclasts)
🕸 Blocked nutrient signals (IGF-1, serotonin)

✨ The antidote?

🧘 Stress management (breathwork, meditation, movement)
🍎 Nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet
💤 Deep, restorative sleep
🏋️ Strength training

Don’t let stress play tricks on your skeleton.
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2777 Finley Road Suite 5
Downers Grove, IL
60515

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