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Drawing from natural and holistic therapies alongside conventional medical training and genetic testing, Dr. Ingram works with patients to delay, lessen or altogether prevent many chronic conditions.

06/12/2026

I've spent months training for a 130-mile walk. This week my body reminded me of an important lesson: more isn't always better.

A sore foot followed by a cold was my signal to slow down, rest, and recover.

This is something I teach my patients all the time. Healing isn't about constantly pushing through. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is listen to your body and give it what it needs.

💬 Has your body ever forced you to slow down?

Firefighters are some of the bravest people out there - they risk their lives every day to save people and pets. But did...
06/11/2026

Firefighters are some of the bravest people out there - they risk their lives every day to save people and pets. But did you know that firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs when it comes to toxic exposures? 🔥🧑🚒

We all remember the devastating LA fires from last year that killed 29 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. Out of the ashes of that tragedy, a 10-year study called the L.A. Fire HEALTH Study was born, which is looking to better understand the types of toxic exposures that were present and assess the health impacts.

An early finding from this study was that firefighters battling urban wildfires had 5x more lead and 3x more mercury in their blood than colleagues fighting forest fires. They’re exposed to toxic substances like benzene, PAHs, heavy metals, and formaldehyde, often from the burning of plastics, electronics, building materials, and treated materials (like a couch).

This increased exposure to toxic chemicals is causing serious harm to firefighters. For example, a 2023 meta-analysis found that firefighters face elevated risks for several cancers, including:

🧴 Skin cancers (melanoma risk 14% higher)
🧠 Brain & nervous system cancers (mortality nearly 2x higher)
🧬 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (20% higher mortality)
🔬 Testicular cancer (64% higher mortality)
🧔 Prostate cancer (9% higher incidence)

Firefighters risk their lives for public safety, should be better protected from toxic exposures, and should have early screening measures in place to catch disease before it progresses too far.

Pushing for better chemical regulations may also help in the long term, as will offering supportive health care to this audience of literal heroes!

Tag a firefighter or firefighter family member!

References: PMID: 37251928, https://lafirehealth.org/

06/08/2026

Everything changed when I stopped chasing symptoms and started looking for root causes.

Today, I walk miles without pain and help others uncover what's driving their chronic symptoms through a functional medicine approach.

If you're tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of pain, exhaustion, or simply "getting by," know that there may be more to your story.

Your body isn't working against you. 𝗜𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Learn more about a root-cause approach to health and healing.

🧠💥 ADHD affects over 6 million children in the US, with global estimates hovering around 5–7%. It can show up as difficu...
06/06/2026

🧠💥 ADHD affects over 6 million children in the US, with global estimates hovering around 5–7%. It can show up as difficulty focusing on tasks, controlling their attention, impulsivity, fidgeting, difficulty in school or work, and more. And while genetics plays a major role, environmental factors are also part of the puzzle.

Recent studies suggest that chemical exposures in early life, specifically, a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals called bisphenols, are part of the ADHD story.

🧪 A 2022 study that tracked 619 Korean children found that higher levels of BPA, BPF, and BPS in urine were associated with up to 24% more ADHD symptoms, especially around age 6.

📊 A 2018 systematic review of 29 animal and 3 human studies found that early BPA exposure is a “presumed human hazard for hyperactivity” - one of ADHD’s core traits, with stronger effects in males.

👶 And a 2021 Danish study linked prenatal BPA exposure to increased neurodevelopmental issues, suggesting that even low-level exposure during pregnancy might be risky.

Given this, it’s a good idea to lower exposure to bisphenols in what ever ways we can!

✅ Minimize canned foods (many cans are lined with BPA)
✅ Skip receipts - thermal paper is often coated with BPA
✅ Ditch plastic containers for glass or stainless steel
✅ Never microwave food in plastic
✅ Beware of “BPA-free” plastics: BPF and BPS are common replacements, and may be just as harmful.

We can’t avoid all exposures, and we shouldn’t stress about the unavoidable ones, but we CAN make small, meaningful changes to our daily habits!

References: PMID: 33712018, PMID: 29525285, PMID: 35077929

You’ve probably heard that gut health is key for digestion, but it goes way beyond that. Your gut microbiome plays a cen...
06/02/2026

You’ve probably heard that gut health is key for digestion, but it goes way beyond that. Your gut microbiome plays a central role in your immune system, metabolism, mental health, and more.

A healthy microbiome helps your body fight off illness, supports a healthy weight, and even affects how you think and feel. Fiber-rich foods, fermented goodies like sauerkraut or kefir, and cutting back on sugar and ultra-processed foods are all great ways to support microbiome health!

But there’s a piece of the gut health puzzle that often gets overlooked: environmental toxins.

Emerging research shows that certain chemicals, like heavy metals, bisphenols (like BPA), PFAS, and pesticides, can disturb the delicate balance of bacteria in your gut. This kind of disruption has been linked to a range of health issues, including inflammation, obesity, and even cognitive or behavioral concerns in kids. 🧬

We can’t avoid all toxins, but we CAN make a meaningful dent in those exposures by:

1️⃣ Minimizing food contact with plastics: Chemicals from plastics can leach into food, potentially disrupting gut bacteria.

2️⃣Cutting down on canned foods: Many cans are lined with bisphenols, which can affect the microbiome. Opt for fresh or frozen when possible.

3️⃣Filtering your drinking water: This helps remove or reduce heavy metals and PFAS that may disrupt gut health.

4️⃣Switching out non-stick cookware: Opt for safer alternatives like cast iron or stainless steel.

This, coupled with good nutrition, good sleep, minimizing stress, and moving your body, is the foundation of optimal health and a healthy microbiome!

Which of these have you already done? Drop the numbers in the comments!

References: https://doi.org/10.3892/wasj.2021.90, PMID: 32142916, PMID: 38457972, PMID: 35847088

We’ve been told for decades that weight management is all about “calories in vs. calories out.” But what if I told you t...
05/28/2026

We’ve been told for decades that weight management is all about “calories in vs. calories out.” But what if I told you that certain chemicals in our environment may be tipping the scale… literally?

Enter: obesogens: a class of chemicals that can disrupt our hormones, alter metabolism, increase the number or size of fat cells, and even influence appetite regulation. 😬

YES, diet and exercise matter a lot, but it’s not just about willpower or workout routines. More and more research is showing that environmental factors, including chemical exposures, play a huge role in how our bodies store and manage fat.

Some of the most common products we all use every day contain known or suspected obesogens:

🔹 BPA: found in some plastics, food cans, and thermal receipts
🔹 Phthalates: used in soft plastics, fragrance mixtures, personal care products, and some food packaging
🔹 PFAS: found in non-stick pans, water & stain-repellent textiles, drinking water
🔹 Flame retardants: used in upholstered furniture, mattresses, and electronics

And all of these can be found in house dust 💨

The good news? You CAN reduce your exposure. Small shifts like avoiding plastic food containers, filtering your water, and choosing fragrance-free products can make a meaningful difference over time.

These changes won’t mean that you’ll suddenly drop excess weight, but lowering your exposure to obesogens can help support your long-term health goals. 🌱

Have you come across the term “obesogens” before? Let me know if this is new to you or if you want to dive deeper into any of these chemicals! 👇

References: PMID: 35395240, PMID: 33449914

05/28/2026

Lyme and vector-borne illnesses can impact far more than one area of health. Root cause medicine focuses on understanding the bigger picture and supporting the body as a connected system.

🧠Did you know that over half of Americans alive today were exposed to harmful levels of lead as young children, and it’s...
05/24/2026

🧠Did you know that over half of Americans alive today were exposed to harmful levels of lead as young children, and it’s likely impacted their brain development?

For decades, lead was everywhere: in our gasoline, paint, water pipes, and even toys. While we knew about some of the harms from lead as far back as 400 BC, it wasn’t until the 1970s that we began to regulate lead emissions and use.

As we learned more about lead, we discovered that even tiny amounts of lead are dangerous, especially for developing brains. The blood lead reference value (BLRV) that was once considered “safe” was 60 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) in the 1960s, then it dropped to 10 in the 1990s, then 5, and as of 2021, it’s 3.5 µg/dL. 📉

🚫 As we now know, there is no known safe level of lead in a child’s blood.

According to a 2022 study in PNAS, early childhood lead exposure has caused a loss of 824 million IQ points across the US population, as of 2015!

👵🏽👴🏻 Americans born between 1950 and 1980 were hit hardest, with nearly universal elevated blood lead levels (BLL) and average IQ losses as high as 5.9 points per person.

On an individual level, losing a few points isn’t too big of a deal, but even a small drop in average IQ across a whole population means fewer people at the top (like scientists and doctors), more people struggling at the bottom, and big impacts on education, jobs, and the economy. What seems small for one person adds up to a huge shift when it happens to millions.

And children are still being exposed, thankfully in lower amounts, but those amounts still matter. Millions of kids in the US have had lead in their blood that is above the current safety threshold. 😪

The best ways to lower lead exposure on an individual level include:
✅Regularly cleaning & dusting your home
✅Filtering drinking water
✅Eat a diet rich in Vitamin C, calcium, and iron, which can minimize lead absorption

We also need to advocate for stricter regulations on polluting industries that still pump lead into our environment! Gimme a ✊if you agree!

References: PMID: 35254913

05/22/2026

Support during a healing journey doesn’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:
🤝 one encouraging friend
🥗 a spouse helping with meals
🚶 a walking partner
🙏 a church or faith community
❤️ a health coach
👂 or simply someone who listens without judgment

There are different types of support:

emotional support
practical support
informational support
community support

Sometimes healing becomes easier when someone says:

“I hear you.”
“I see you.”
“You’re not alone.”
“Keep going.”

We’ve even seen meaningful connections happen during our Open Office Hours—people connecting through shared experiences and learning from others walking a similar path.

Healing was never meant to happen alone.

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