Let’s start with two thyroid facts: The diagnosis of hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone) is missed by most physicians. Patients arrive with obvious symptoms of hypothyroidism every doctor learned in medical school: sensitivity to cold, hair loss, weight gain, dry skin, fatigue, constipation, depression, irregular periods, and infertility. The doctor listens, sometimes attentively, and […]
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There are many ways to encourage our patients’ healing abilities, including many that are not yet considered conventional. We are leaders in the responsible introduction of new treatments and therapies that we know can benefit our patients.
Allergies & Food Sensitivities
We test for and treat environmental and food allergies as well as food sensitivity.
Learn moreAnti-Aging & optimization
A wide variety of diagnostic tests and therapies are used to maximize healthy longevity. Many of the anti-aging approaches are part of standard health care.
Learn moreAthletic Performance
Athletic performance visits include optimization plans and counseling for a range of athletes from amateur to professional
Learn moreCandida (Yeast) & Parasite Issues
Candida, full name Candida albicans, is a microorganism that lives in our gastrointestinal tracts.
Learn moreCardiovascular health & disease prevention
Diagnostics and disease prevention for a variety of cardiovascular conditions from high blood pressure to cardiovascular disease risk.
Learn moreDermatology
Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for concerns of the skin, hair, lips and mouth including eczema, psoriasis, acne and much more.
Learn moreEar, Nose & Throat
Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for concerns of the ear, nose and throat.
Learn moreEnvironmental Sensitivities
There are numerous amounts of environmental toxins that our bodies combat every day...
Learn moreFibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
If you are suffering from widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues...
Learn moreGut health & digestive concerns
The essence of good gut health is essentially how well you’re digesting, absorbing, and using the food you eat and how efficiently you’re getting rid of what could potentially harm you.
Learn moreImmune Support
Your immune system is your body's protector, tackling viruses, bacteria, parasites, and cancer cells.
Learn moreInflammation
Inflammation can come from many sources and be a sign of injury or disease. If you're feeling inflamed, we can help!
Learn moreLyme disease and tick-borne illness
If you’ve been suffering longstanding but otherwise unexplained symptoms, a long-ago tick bite might be an overlooked possibility and you could now be dealing with chronic Lyme disease.
Learn moreMen's Health
From specific men's health concerns to optimization and anti-aging, we treat it all.
Learn moreMental Health & Counseling
We find that everyone whether dealing with day to day stress, suffering from chronic illness or dealing with trauma can benefit from taking care of their mental health.
Learn moreMold Toxicity
Mold in your daily environment can make you sick and some people are more sensitive than others.
Learn morePain Management
We understand, at WholeHealth Chicago, that pain may not be just a symptom of a larger problem and is a medical condition to take seriously.
Learn morePreventive Health & Physicals
We use precision medicine, meaning preventive medicine designed for you and only you, to figure out exactly what your body needs to prevent future chronic illness or disease.
Learn moreThyroid, Adrenal & Sex Hormone Issues
Glands and hormones are most certainly connected in our bodies.
Learn moreWeight Management
Our approach to weight management is to get to the root cause of the weight issue.
Learn moreWoman's Health
From specific women’s health concerns to optimization and anti-aging, we treat it all.
Learn moreHealth Tips
For those who were inattentive that day long ago in high school chemistry, the “heavy metals” refer to a group of especially dense metals or metal-like substances (called metalloids) found in our environment. Best left outside and not inside our bodies. These metals–specifically lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum–unfortunately can all be absorbed by your […]
I’m fully aware the patient group at WholeHealth Chicago is an interesting bunch. With or without any chronic health issues, they’re what doctors call “pro-active” about their health and well-being. For example, Bob, with middle aged spread, his newly diagnosed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, started his treatment elsewhere is now meeting with Olivia Darrow, […]
Spring! And time for a Health Tip on Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses. All in preparation for your summer vacation to those large northern suburbs Wisconsin and Michigan because each exports so many cases of Lyme Disease to our WholeHealth Chicago Centers. The weather is warming and with warm weather, the tick population […]
Last month, our occasionally misguided Director of Health and Human Services stated something factually incorrect, namely that immunity from MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine wanes at 4.5% a year (it does not) and that “older people are essentially unvaccinated.” They are not. “Older people” (whatever that means) are usually very well protected from measles. If a person […]
Although it was unfortunate that WholeHealth Chicago had to close our Riverwoods office because of a change of building ownership, one very definite positive was our Clybourn office gained Dr. Mary Ellen Boyte, D.N., who has been practicing Naprapathic Medicine since she graduated the National College here in Chicago in 2000. You’ve seen the word […]
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