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📩 DM me “TOXINS” to learn how I help women prepare their bodies for pregnancy with functional medicine.Citations • Hu H,...
10/01/2025

📩 DM me “TOXINS” to learn how I help women prepare their bodies for pregnancy with functional medicine.

Citations
• Hu H, et al. Environ Health Perspect. 2002. Lead exposure during pregnancy and infant neurodevelopment.
• Rodríguez-Barranco M, et al. Sci Total Environ. 2013. Mercury exposure and cognitive development in children.
• Kern JK, et al. Acta Neurobiol Exp. 2012. Evidence linking environmental toxins and autism.
• Sears ME. Sci World J. 2013. Chelation and detoxification of toxic metals.



⚠️ For educational purposes only, not medical advice. Dr. Max is not a Medical Doctor. Always consult your licensed provider before starting detox or pregnancy support.

Many women are told that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the only answer to hot flashes, mood swings, or weight gai...
09/30/2025

Many women are told that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the only answer to hot flashes, mood swings, or weight gain in menopause. But here’s the truth:

👉 HRT doesn’t address the root causes driving symptoms—like blood sugar swings, cortisol spikes, liver congestion, or nutrient deficiencies.
👉 Long-term HRT use can carry risks, including blood clots, stroke, and certain cancers (especially when synthetic hormones are used).
👉 And it often masks symptoms instead of teaching your body to rebalance naturally.

Women have been going through menopause for thousands of years without needing a prescription for life. When you focus on root causes—balancing blood sugar, clearing out hormone metabolites, calming cortisol, and rebuilding nutrient reserves—you can transition through menopause without “losing your mind” or depending on hormones forever.

✨ Menopause is natural. Symptoms are optional when you address the terrain, not just the hormones.

📩 DM me “MENOPAUSE” if you’re ready to explore a functional medicine approach that gets to the root causes and supports your body naturally.



⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan.

Pregnancy-Safe Supplements That Support Glutathione (Studied in Autism Risk)Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidan...
09/30/2025

Pregnancy-Safe Supplements That Support Glutathione (Studied in Autism Risk)

Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant. Low levels and high oxidative stress have been linked in research to higher risk for chronic disease and even neurodevelopmental challenges like autism.

That’s why I focus on safe, effective ways to support antioxidant defenses before and during pregnancy.

✨ Methylated Folate + B12 → methylation + glutathione production, neural tube development
✨ Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) → reduce inflammation, support brain + eye development
✨ Vitamin C → boosts natural glutathione recycling
✨ Milk Thistle → gentle liver support, traditionally considered safe
✨ NAC → precursor to glutathione, studied safe for oxidative stress in pregnancy

🧠 Supporting mom’s antioxidant status = supporting baby’s environment.

📩 DM me “Pregnancy” if you want to learn how I help women build resilience and lower oxidative stress before and during pregnancy.



⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Dr. Max is not a Medical Doctor. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your supplements, medications, or pregnancy care plan.

Tylenol at home is usually for comfort. In urgent care or ER, it’s used differently to quickly lower a dangerously high ...
09/26/2025

Tylenol at home is usually for comfort. In urgent care or ER, it’s used differently to quickly lower a dangerously high fever while doctors investigate and treat the cause. Context matters.

When you suppress fever too quickly, you interrupt one of the body’s most powerful immune defenses. Fever raises body temperature to weaken microbes and mobilize white blood cells. Cutting it short can leave infections only partially cleared — setting the stage for stealth infections, chronic inflammation, or reactivation later.

There are also real downsides to Tylenol itself. It’s processed through the liver and depletes glutathione — your body’s master detox antioxidant. Overuse can stress the liver, blunt detox, and make recovery slower.

If comfort is the goal, there are safe ways to support the body while still letting fever do its job:
💧 Hydrate with water and electrolytes
🛌 Rest and allow immune energy to focus on healing
🩵 Wear light clothing and avoid overheating
🛁 Use lukewarm baths or cool compresses for relief

👉 The key is balance: let fever work, but know the red flags. High fevers in children (104°F and above) or any fever with concerning symptoms should be evaluated immediately. If a fever reaches 105°F, go to urgent care right away.

If this resonates give me a 🙌 in the comments!



⚠️ This post is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always follow your healthcare provider’s guidance for fever management and medication use.

09/25/2025

Tylenol doesn’t “cause” autism directly — but here’s the concern.

It depletes glutathione, your body’s master antioxidant and detoxifier. When glutathione is low, toxins build up, oxidative stress rises, and mitochondria — the engines of every cell — take the hit.

Research suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation are major players in autism risk.

And because babies in the womb don’t yet have a full blood-brain barrier, they’re even more vulnerable to this oxidative stress.

This is why supporting detox pathways, liver health, and antioxidant reserves matters — especially during pregnancy.



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any medication or health decisions.

Your labs can be “normal” and you can still feel terrible. That’s because medical ranges catch disease, while functional...
09/19/2025

Your labs can be “normal” and you can still feel terrible. That’s because medical ranges catch disease, while functional ranges catch dysfunction.

For example, fasting glucose of 95 with insulin at 12 looks fine on paper, but functionally it’s insulin resistance. Ferritin at 20 isn’t anemia, but it’s too low to fuel energy and healing. A TSH of 3.9 may be “normal,” but it often signals sluggish thyroid function.

That’s why I check more than standard labs: fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, hs-CRP, ferritin, B12, vitamin D, and autoimmune antibodies. These show the physiology behind symptoms like fatigue, constipation, reflux, or brain fog — even when your doctor says you’re fine.

📩 DM me “RESET” if your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal.



⚠️ Educational purposes only, not medical advice.

So many people keep taking iron but stay anemic. The reason isn’t always about how much iron you swallow, it’s about whe...
09/19/2025

So many people keep taking iron but stay anemic.

The reason isn’t always about how much iron you swallow, it’s about whether your body can actually use it.

Iron matters because it carries oxygen to every cell. Without it, you’re left with chronic fatigue, brain fog, poor healing, and low resilience.

That’s why I built my Gut Revival Program — to uncover and repair the hidden roadblocks that keep people stuck even when their labs look “normal.”

If you’re tired of feeling drained and never getting real answers, DM me “GUT” and I’ll share how we can personalize a plan for your body.

Constipation, reflux, IBS, or even gastroparesis aren’t always just “plumbing problems.”They’re often wiring problems — ...
09/17/2025

Constipation, reflux, IBS, or even gastroparesis aren’t always just “plumbing problems.”

They’re often wiring problems — the chemical messengers that tell your gut when to contract, relax, and move food forward.

Neurotransmitters like serotonin, acetylcholine, dopamine, and GABA are behind every digestive movement.

When they’re off balance, motility slows and symptoms show up no matter how much fiber or water you add.

That’s why I look deeper when standard GI testing says “everything’s normal.”

📩 DM me “MOTILITY” to learn what I check when chronic digestive issues don’t respond to the basics.



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan.

Your scope can look “normal.”Your labs can come back “normal.”And yet… you still feel terrible.That’s because standard t...
09/17/2025

Your scope can look “normal.”
Your labs can come back “normal.”
And yet… you still feel terrible.

That’s because standard tests often miss what’s actually driving gut symptoms: digestion power, bile flow, microbial toxins, hidden inflammation, fungal overgrowth, and hormone-related motility issues.

👉 This is why I check what most GI doctors don’t. If these deeper markers aren’t measured, you’re left in the dark about why your gut isn’t working.

📩 DM me “GUT” to learn how to finally uncover the missing pieces behind your symptoms.



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health plan.

Most GI testing is focused on what they can see with scopes (ulcers, bleeding, strictures) or on common bloodwork (basic...
09/16/2025

Most GI testing is focused on what they can see with scopes (ulcers, bleeding, strictures) or on common bloodwork (basic inflammation markers, celiac screen).

What often gets missed are the immune attacks on the nerves that actually drive digestion.

That’s why I sometimes order advanced markers like:

✔️ Cyrex Neural Autoimmunity Panel — checks antibodies against enteric/vagal nerves
✔️ GAD65 antibodies — linked to autoimmune neuropathy and gut motility problems
✔️ Parietal cell & intrinsic factor antibodies — autoimmune gastritis → low stomach acid, poor B12 absorption
✔️ ASCA / ANCA — associated with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis patterns

When these show up, it explains why someone may have reflux, constipation, or IBS symptoms despite “normal” scopes and standard labs.

📩 DM me “AUTOIMMUNE GUT” if you want to learn more about the hidden autoimmune triggers I check for when standard GI testing comes back “normal.”



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan.

I’ve worked with many people who were told their Hashimoto’s was “under control” because their thyroid labs had normaliz...
09/09/2025

I’ve worked with many people who were told their Hashimoto’s was “under control” because their thyroid labs had normalized.

But even with “normal” numbers, they still felt exhausted, cold, foggy, and frustrated. What I find clinically is that autoimmunity can stay active beneath the surface — the immune system is still attacking thyroid tissue even when labs look fine.

That’s why I go deeper: looking at gut health, chronic infections, environmental toxins, bile flow, stress response, and nutrient deficiencies. By addressing these hidden drivers, I’ve seen people finally start to feel normal again — not just look normal on paper.

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⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan.

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