Dr. Taylor Krick

Dr. Taylor Krick Dr. Taylor Krick, owner of Washington Wellness Center, practices Functional Medicine, which takes a root cause approach to any health concern.

Helping People Get Healthy. Functional Medicine Practitioner, Chiropractic Physician, host of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast

03/27/2026

You can try every protocol: hormones, gut healing, supplements…

…but if your blood isn’t carrying enough oxygen, nothing fully works.
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Anemia quietly limits how much oxygen reaches your cells.
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And without oxygen, energy production drops at the source.
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Fixing complex health issues often starts with fixing the basics.
If oxygen delivery is low, every system downstream struggles.

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If EBV stays in your body, the goal is not “kill it once.”The goal is keep it suppressed.• support immune surveillance →...
03/26/2026

If EBV stays in your body, the goal is not “kill it once.”

The goal is keep it suppressed.

• support immune surveillance → consistent protein intake + micronutrients (zinc, selenium, B12)
• stabilize stress response → reduce chronic cortisol spikes (not just “relax,” but fix sleep timing and blood sugar swings)
• lower background inflammation → remove triggers (ultra-processed foods, gut irritation, chronic infections)
• improve recovery signals → deep sleep + circadian rhythm consistency
• monitor when needed → EBV markers (VCA IgG, Early Antigen) if symptoms persist

Factors that affect THYROID FUNCTION!!!💥💣💥So many ‘arrows’ are constantly being shot at your thyroid:🏹toxins 🏹stress 🏹gl...
03/25/2026

Factors that affect THYROID FUNCTION!!!
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So many ‘arrows’ are constantly being shot at your thyroid:
🏹toxins
🏹stress
🏹gluten
These and many more arrows lead to autoimmunity which messes with thyroid physiology.
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Hashimoto’s is the most common autoimmune condition.
Thyroid hormones stimulate mitochondrial energy production, aka metabolism, in every cell in the body, so it’s no wonder people often feel horrible with thyroid autoimmunity, and unfortunately medication doesn’t always help.
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03/25/2026

Natural oils come from simple extraction of whole foods.
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Industrial oils go through heat, pressure, and chemical refining.
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That difference changes how they behave in your body.
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Cold-pressed oils → minimal processing, retain natural compounds
Whole food fats → come with vitamins, polyphenols, and stability
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Refined seed oils → extracted using heat + chemical solvents
High processing → increases oxidation and unstable byproducts

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03/24/2026

The beauty of my practice is giving people the tools to take back their own life.
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We build a personalized protocol around exactly what someone needs and then educate them on why that is the case. Giving them the ability to know what tools they should use when.
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That's the goal. Not dependence. Independence.

Your thyroid labs came back "normal" — but you still feel exhausted, your hair is falling out, and nothing is working.💡H...
03/23/2026

Your thyroid labs came back "normal" — but you still feel exhausted, your hair is falling out, and nothing is working.
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Here's what most doctors aren't telling you: a TSH test alone doesn't give you the full picture. 80% of hypothyroid cases in the US are Hashimoto's — an autoimmune attack on your own thyroid. And the two most common root causes I see? Yeast in the gut and methylation issues.
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The good news: there's a path forward. It starts with the right testing and treating the actual cause — not just the symptoms.
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Swipe through for the full breakdown.

Listen to the complete thyroid episode 079 on The Autoimmune Doc Podcast — link in bio.

03/19/2026

I get questions about autoimmune disease every single day —
in the comments, in my DMs, online.

And I realized... I should just answer them. Live. Every week.

So that's exactly what we're doing. 🎙️

Episode 078 of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast is our first
weekly Q&A — and we covered A LOT:

❓ What's the fastest natural anti-inflammatory for a flare?
❓ What's the best diet for Hashimoto's?
❓ Does red light therapy actually help autoimmunity?
❓ How do I approach PCOS naturally?
❓ What do I do if my child was exposed to mold?

These are YOUR questions. And I'm going to keep answering
them every single week.

Drop yours in the comments below 👇 and I'll cover it
in next week's episode.

🎧 Episode 078 is live now — link in bio.

03/18/2026

I get questions about autoimmune disease every single day —
in the comments, in my DMs, online.

And I realized... I should just answer them. Live. Every week.

So that's exactly what we're doing.

Episode 078 of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast is our first
weekly Q&A — and we covered A LOT:

❓ What's the fastest natural anti-inflammatory for a flare?
❓ What's the best diet for Hashimoto's?
❓ Does red light therapy actually help autoimmunity?
❓ How do I approach PCOS naturally?
❓ What do I do if my child was exposed to mold?

These are YOUR questions. And I'm going to keep answering
them every single week.

Drop yours in the comments below 👇 and I'll cover it
in next week's episode.

🎧 Episode 078 is live now — link in bio.


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If you've been told you have IBS — this is important.IBS is one of the most common diagnoses in gastroenterology. But he...
03/16/2026

If you've been told you have IBS — this is important.

IBS is one of the most common diagnoses in gastroenterology. But here's what most patients aren't told: it's a symptom-based label, not a diagnosis with a root cause.

Bloating. Cramping. Diarrhea. Constipation. If you report these symptoms, you get the label — often without a single test to explain why they're happening.

Research shows that 98% of IBS cases have an identifiable, treatable root cause. Yet the majority of patients spend years cycling through generic recommendations — fiber, probiotics, laxatives — with little to no lasting relief.

The problem isn't the treatment. It's that without knowing the cause, you can't choose the right solution.

Common root causes include:
→ Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
→ Parasitic infections
→ Celiac disease
→ Food sensitivities and intolerances
→ Mold exposure and gut permeability issues

The path forward isn't more guessing — it's targeted testing that actually looks for what's driving your symptoms.

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast, we break down every major root cause of IBS and what a proper functional workup looks like.

Comment "IBS" below and I'll send you the link to listen. 🎧

03/13/2026

🪣The Bucket Theory: Why You’re Not Getting Better
If symptoms persist despite a clean lifestyle, your “bucket” is still filling up. You’re either not detoxing efficiently—or there’s hidden exposure.

Your Detox Pathways Matter:

🫁 Breath
Exhalation is a major detox route. Just like an alcohol test detects breath-based toxins—you're breathing out waste daily.

🚽 Urination
Your kidneys filter out toxins and metabolites. If this system’s sluggish, so is your detox.

💩 Bowel Movements
Your most critical detox path. Constipation? Everything backs up. Daily, healthy poops are non-negotiable.

💦 Sweat
Breathing, peeing, and pooping have limits—sweating opens another vital exit. Studies show mold toxins, plastics, and metals leave through sweat.

🧬 Liver + Bile Flow
Your liver processes toxins (via glutathione, methylation, P450 enzymes, etc.) and sends them into bile. If bile isn’t flowing and bowels aren’t moving, detox stalls.

🌀 Lymphatic Flow
Your lymph moves cellular waste. But it needs motion—stagnant lymph equals toxin traffic jams.

🧫 Cell Membranes
Toxins damage and get stuck in membranes—especially mitochondria. Membrane repair and fluidity are essential for cellular detox.

⚡ Mitochondria
Mitochondria run detox. They power the enzymes, fuel the liver, and take a hit from stored toxins. Support them, or nothing moves.

🧬 Genetics
Genes like MTHFR, COMT, GST, and others regulate detox pathways. If they’re impaired, you’ll need targeted support.

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