Shepherd Functional Medicine

12/01/2023

11/12/2023

FSN medical conference Nanjing, China 2023

04/21/2022

I was told I have been nominated for “Best of Dripping Springs” in 3 different categories this year. The 3 categories are Acupuncturist, Naturopathic Medicine & Pain Management. I am lucky to help an amazing community of people!

Acupuncturist:

Check out Ryan Shepherd, BSc, ND, AP, L.Ac, CMTPT / Shepherd Functional Medicine. Best of Hays https://sanmarcosdailyrecord.secondstreetapp.com/og/ad2677b1-87d2-42c6-8e21-47531b123981/gallery/321034759

Pain Management:

Check out Ryan Sheperd, BSc, ND, AP,LAc, CMTPT / Shepherd Functional Medicine. Best of Hays https://sanmarcosdailyrecord.secondstreetapp.com/og/ad2677b1-87d2-42c6-8e21-47531b123981/gallery/319543701

Naturopathic Medicine:

Check out Ryan Shepherd, BSc, ND, AP, L.Ac, CMTPT / Shepherd Functional Medicine. Best of Hays https://sanmarcosdailyrecord.secondstreetapp.com/og/ad2677b1-87d2-42c6-8e21-47531b123981/gallery/319279207

Best of Hays

03/04/2021

To maintain a safe space for high risk individuals, Shepherd Functional Medicine and the DS Pharmacy are in full support of the mask mandate regardless of vaccine status. Respectfully, telemedicine consults and curbside pick up of prescriptions are offered to individuals who choose otherwise.

06/11/2020

Good morning Dripping Springs! I found out this past weekend that I have been nominated for “best acupuncturist in Dripping Springs”. I feel both honored and privileged to serve such an amazing community. If you feel I have helped you or your family, don’t forget to vote! Please also look at the other categories and support your local service providers.

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Best of Hays

12/23/2019

12/07/2019

The research found (164,225 people in the trials) a 43% higher likelihood of a major bleeding episode in the stomach, brain or intestine. The researchers found no effect on cancer. The protocol for an aspirin a day may not be justified as the risk shows to outweigh the benefit. There are other much safer and more effective options!

New research analysis has found that for some patients the risk from the drug of increased bleeding events outweighs its benefits in preventing heart attacks and strokes

12/05/2019

It’s not surprising to see that there is more to understand about the pathophysiology of carpal tunnel syndrome. Oftentimes there is an issue higher up the fascial chain and not always do we see true nerve compression or narrowing of the carpal tunnel. There are several inconsistencies in the research, however the range of reported recurrence rates are from as low as 3.7 % to as high as 57 %.

The nerve was found to be strictly connected with the epimysium of the muscles thanks to connective structures. They can transfer forces to the nerve and lead to compression by reducing its ‘function...

11/23/2019

The inspiration to write this post has come from the amount of patients asking me if they should get the flu shot or not. Rather than sharing my opinion, I share the science and support them in their choices. Below is a summary of a highly prestigious review....

A Cochrane review including more than 80,000 healthy adults from 52 clinical trials (15 of the included trials were industry sponsored) concluded the following:

1.4% had lower risk of influenza
(3.4% and 19% lower risk of influenza in elderly and children)

3.4% had lower risk of influenza-like illness
(2.5% and 8% lower risk of influenza-like illness in elderly and children)

2.3% experienced fever after vaccination (compared to placebo).

It is important to note that when the industry sponsors the studies, there is heavy bias (known as funding bias) for the numbers to be manipulated in favor of the interest of the study’s financial sponsor. It is important to consider that the percentages are likely lower for effectiveness of the vaccine and adverse reactions are underreported.

There is not enough solid data to support the anti-vaccine movement, however at the same time the so called “evidence” for CERTAIN vaccines is highly questionable and it is important to not fall into the other extreme of drinking the cool-aid and believing everything the mainstream media states as fact.

It is important to read the science beyond the title or the conclusion and know the kind of study, who is funding/sponsoring the study, etc. and consider every individual vaccine rather than the extremes of pro/anti all vaccines. In the end it’s about pro choice, however first and foremost, we must be informed and educated about the choices we are making for ourselves, our family and our community.

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Feb 1;2:CD001269. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001269.pub6. Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; Systematic Review