Dr. Jodi Kunkel

11/19/2025

You body is not broken or dysfunctional. It was created perfectly and with the ability to repair itself. Give it what it needs and deserves, and take away what it doesn’t need.

11/19/2025

This is one of my favorite uses for hyperbaric oxygen therapy! I especially love seeing young athletes watch their bodies heal during this process - and return to sport participation!

11/17/2025

Burning mouth syndrome is not something I see everyday, but when I do see it I get a little giddy! Naturopathic medicine can totally resolve this issue!

This study provides evidence-based guidance for clinicians in selecting effective treatments for BMS, emphasizing tailored therapeutic approaches and the potential benefits of topical clonazepam, alpha-lipoic acid, and low-level laser therapy as first-line options.

11/13/2025

Amazing results happening around here! So cool to see improvements in mental health, traumatic brain injuries, chronic headaches, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and more - thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IASIS microcurrent neurofeedback and ExoMind!

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11/07/2025

Mark your calender for this!

Happy Friday! Its time to let the cat out of the bag.

Please take note that this sale is happening on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, since we will be closed on Friday after Thanksgiving.

We are excited to announce that this deal applies to in-person and phone purchases (including shipped orders), however, we can only accept orders for products we have in stock that day.

Get your list ready! Don't forget to add an extra detox kit to your order, for after the holidays!

11/04/2025

When your patient brings you a SCOBY, handwrites 2 pages of instructions and gives you a bottle of kombucha ❤️❤️❤️

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11/03/2025

And just like that - its tincture season! No, I don't love for my patients to get sick, but I do love to treat them! My tinctures are well-known to get through those acute illnesses FASTER!

10/31/2025

In October, let's have lots of conversations about reducing exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).

OCTOBER WRAP UP POST!

Toxins. Get rid of them. It’s always a process! Don’t let it consume you, take it one step at a time. Don’t let it be too complicated, simplicity can sometimes be the best approach. However, don’t fall into the trap of doing things the easiest way or most convenient way - sometimes they come with a price to pay.

I recently heard something that resonated with me - I’m sorry I can’t provide credit to that person, because I don’t remember who said it. It went something like this: “If you don’t make time for your health now, you’ll be forced to make time for your disease later.” WOW! Does that empower you to take control of your health or what?!

Think about your next steps - you might do the following:
1. Continue working on eliminating toxin exposures from your life.
2. Start implementing detox strategies in your everyday life, our regular detox programs throughout the year.
3. Have some labs done! If you don't have a baseline, get one. If you have some specific things to work on, perhaps you need some more functional testing to get to the "root cause" - toxin testing, hormone testing, nutritional testing, food sensitivity or gut health testing, etc.
4. Create a team that can support you - perhaps you can get your spouse or a friend on board to make similar changes, maybe you need to meet with a naturopathic or functional doctor to hold you accountable, or join one of the many health-oriented groups on social media. YOU are in the driver's seat for YOUR health, not your provider.

That was a lot of posts for the month, whew! Thank you so much for following along, commenting and sharing! What did you learn? What changes have you made? What other changes are on your radar, going forward? Feel free to comment below, in order to hold yourself accountable and also to be in inspiration for others!

In the comments, please share some clean products that you have used. Remember to do your own research to make sure you are using a safe product - ask the company questions (and pray they are honest with you)!

10/30/2025

In October, let's have lots of conversations about reducing exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).

EDC Tip #30: Work the day shift.

Did you have any idea that working the night shift could affect your longterm health? Your employer might tell you that it pays more (financially) to work the night shift, but they won’t disclose that it increases your risk of cancer.

Melatonin is likely the key here. Peak melatonin production happens at 2am-4am, when you are sleeping. If you are not sleeping during this time, melatonin won’t peak appropriately and overall melatonin levels are reduced. Sleep is also the time when your body repairs itself and its vital for your immune system!

The literature shows that higher melatonin levels are associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. Even if nightshift workers are getting 8 hours of daytime sleep, they are still at a higher risk for breast cancer.

If you have a family history of breast cancer, you should seriously consider switching to a day shift.

In the comments, please share some clean products that you have used. Remember to do your own research to make sure you are using a safe product - ask the company questions (and pray they are honest with you)!

10/29/2025

In October, let's have lots of conversations about reducing exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).

EDC Tip #29: Filter your water.

We have become water snobs in our house! We bring our water bottles everywhere with us, to avoid drinking city water. Before I bought larger water bottles for my kids, their water bottles would get refilled at daycare. I always knew when they drank all their water for the day, because when I emptied their bottles at night, they smelled like a swimming pool.

Do you know what is reported in your city water? Your city should regularly publish (or make available) water testing results. You can also get insight into your water at EWG (https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/). For advanced water testing, you can send samples to My Tap Score (https://mytapscore.com/).

You have many options for filtering your water, and it can be overwhelming to determine what you need. Consider a whole house filtration system, in addition to a filter for your drinking water. Reverse osmosis is very effective, but it takes all of the minerals out, as well. You MUST replace these minerals in your body, or you may end up with mineral deficiencies (I frequently see symptoms related to this in my office). Make sure your kids are also getting minerals added, if they are drinking reverse osmosis water. Whatever filter you choose, make sure to get a certificate of analysis, which should disclose the toxins tested in the water, and how effective the filter is at removing them.

Did you know that the fluoride added to the water supply is actually a waste product from pesticides? Did you also know that there is NO benefit to systemic fluoride in your body? Did you know that it is actually harmful? If your city/state is adding fluoride to your water because of “health benefits”, you are essentially receiving medical treatments without your consent. Consider working with your city/state to have this removed from your water supply. Stand for Health Freedom has a great toolkit to help you with this (https://standforhealthfreedom.com/battles-ahead/fluoride/)

Also, if you see something, smell something, or taste something that is NOT RIGHT in your water supply, or if people are starting to experience strange changes to health, consider reaching out to Erin Brockovich’s Community Healthbook (https://www.communityhealthbook.com/)

In the comments, please share some clean products that you have used. Remember to do your own research to make sure you are using a safe product - ask the company questions (and pray they are honest with you)!

10/28/2025

Watching patients see their Hashimoto's thyroiditis antibodies decrease and seeing their thyroid improve is so rewarding, especially when you can see how happy they are with their progress!

If you are being treated for thyroid dysfunction (hypo or hyper), make sure to request that you have your thyroid antibodies tested. For those who have elevated antibodies, treatment should be tailored in an effort to improve the antibodies and reduce the need for thyroid medication.

10/28/2025

In October, let's have lots of conversations about reducing exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).

EDC Tip #28: Avoid exposures to pesticides.

This one is HUGE. I don’t mean to upset anyone with this particular post, but it’s a really big deal. Pesticides are everywhere. They are not naturally occurring. Yes, they increase crop yields. Yes, they make our lawns look beautiful. Yes, they make summers more enjoyable when we don’t have to swat at bugs. The price we are paying for these conveniences is HUGE. It’s a really big deal.

Here are a few examples of pesticides and how they may be detrimental to our health (Crinnion & Pizzorno, 2019):
1. Organophosphate pesticides (banned for use in agriculture in 1972, but they have accumulated in our environment and in our body tissues): diabetes, obesity, testicular cancer, thyroid disfunction, soft-tissue sarcomas, thyroid cancer, porphyria, ear infections in children, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, undescended testicles in boys, breast cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease, atherosclerosis, prostate cancer, immunosuppression, erectile dysfunction, attention problems in children, asthma, allergies, endometrial cancer, early puberty, preterm births, infertility, early menopause, endometriosis, pancreatic cancer, s***m abnormalities, low testosterone.
2. Organophosphate pesticides (DDT was banned in the 1970s, but approximately 36 are still registered for use in the US): non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia, brain tumor, lung cancer, arrhythmias, coronary heart artery disease, congestive heart failure, obesity, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, DNA damage, ADHD, lowered IQ, impaired social functioning, neuropathy, psychosis, su***de.
3. Pyrethroids (main source of the general public is dietary, but these are also used on golf courses, in homes, gardens, landscaping, nurseries, etc): arrhythmias, neurotransmitter imbalances, altered s***m production and testosterone levels, s***m DNA damage, sore throat, mouth ulcers, abdominal pain, vomiting/diarrhea, blood in the stool, difficulty swallowing, liver dysfunction, neuropathy, decreased cognition
4. Glyphosate (probably the most commonly used pesticide in the US): cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, ADD/ADHD, kidney failure, reproductive and developmental toxicity, lower testosterone (possible 35% decrease!), early and late spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery.
5. Chlorophenoxy herbicides (2,4-D, “Agent Orange”): prostate cancer, amyloidosis, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory problems, elevated liver enzymes, autoimmune thyroiditis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stomach cancer, hypothyroidism.

I cringe when I see guys out spraying their lawns in the flip-flops, and walking right through what they have just sprayed! I cringe when I hear aging men tell me how they used to mix pesticides with their hands, when they were younger. I cringe when I hear the farmers assuring me that the pesticides are just on the crops and they aren’t airborne.

Can we all agree that our lawns don’t need to look pristine? Can we all agree that regenerative farming is likely to produce the healthiest food to feed our country, and far better for the environment and entire ecosystem? Can we all agree that we need to put America’s health ahead of increasing crop yields - especially when we have to look for alternative uses for some of those crops (that do not include actual food)?

In the comments, please share some clean products that you have used. Remember to do your own research to make sure you are using a safe product - ask the company questions (and pray they are honest with you)!

Source:
Crinnion, W., & Pizzorno, J. E. (2019). Clinical Environmental Medicine: Identification and natural treatment of diseases caused by common pollutants. Elsevier Inc.