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Many of us wonder why we keep getting sick and repeatedly suffer from recurrent infections\u2014whether it be sinus infections, ear infections, urinary tract infections, cold and flu, or a range of other infections. While conventional medicine typically treats these infections with antibiotics, Functional Medicine digs deeper to determine the cause of the infection and what can be done to eliminate it.\nIn this mini-episode, Dr. Hyman is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to breaking the cycle of recurrent infections and how to make ourselves more immune resilient.\xa0\nElizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices functional medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.\xa0\nIn this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham discuss:\n\nStrengthening our immune system to break the cycle of recurrent infections.\n\nCOVID-19.\n\nHow antibiotics can disrupt the balance of bugs in our microbiome, affecting the immune system, and leading to a cycle of infections.\n\nA 10-year old patient Dr. Boham treated who was consistently getting sick from cold and flu.\n\nDairy as a common cause of congestion and recurrent ear infections.\n\nBoosting the immune system with zinc and vitamin C.\n\nHow heavy metals, such as lead, interrupt gut function and affect the immune system.\n\nUsing probiotics and supplements to personalize treatment for recurrent infections.\n\nSupporting the detoxification system to improve the immune system.\n\nTreating recurrent bladder infections.\n\nCommon causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs).\n\nBreaking the cycle of recurrent bladder infections by drinking a lot of water, urinating frequently, wiping from front to back, wearing cotton underwear, and urinating after sex as well as with probiotics, cranberry, D-mannose, and herbs.\n\nRejuvenating the immune system with sleep, exercise, stress reduction, a whole foods diet, getting off sugar, and eliminating ultra-processed foods.\n\nFor more information visit drhyman.com/uwc\xa0\nThis episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. We need clean air not only to live but to create vibrant health and protect ourselves and loved ones from toxin exposure and disease. Learn more about the AirDoctor Professional Air Purifier system at a special price at\xa0www.drhyman.com/filter\nAdditional Resources:\xa0\n\u201cFive Tips for Building a Better Immune System\u201d\nhttps://ultrawellnesscenter.com/2020/02/08/five-tips-for-building-a-better-immune-system/\n\u201c5 Steps to Break the Cycle of Chronic Urinary Tract Infections\u201d\nhttps://ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/09/15/5-steps-to-break-the-cycle-of-chronic-urinary-tract-infections/\n\u201cGetting to the Root | Episode 3 | Supporting the Immune System\u201d\nhttps://ultrawellnesscenter.com/2019/04/23/getting-to-the-root-episode-3-supporting-the-immune-system/\n\u201cTop 5 Foods to Support Your Immune System\u201d\nhttps://ultrawellnesscenter.com/2018/11/12/top-5-foods-to-support-your-immune-system/\n\u201cThe Wrong Gut Bugs Can Make You Fat and Sick (and How to Fix Them)\u201d\nhttps://ultrawellnesscenter.com/2017/09/21/the-wrong-gut-bugs-can-make-you-fat-and-sick-and-how-to-fix-them/\n\u201cHow To Feed Your Gut\u201d\nhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2018/04/13/how-to-feed-your-gut/\n\u201cAre You Still Consuming Dairy?\u201d\nhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2017/07/27/still-consuming-dairy/\n\u201cStuffy Nose, Headaches, and Honey\u201d\nhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2017/04/21/stuffy-nose-headaches-honey/\n\u201cHeartburn and Candida: What is Your Gut Trying to Tell You?\u201d\nhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2017/04/06/heartburn-candida-gut-trying-tell/\n\u201cHere\u2019s the Downside of Antibiotics Your Doctor Might Not Tell You\u201d\xa0\nhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2017/01/25/heres-downside-antibiotics-doctor-might-not-tell/\n\u201cA Functional Medicine Approach to COVID-19\u201d\nhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/04/01/a-functional-medicine-approach-to-covid-19/\nDr. Hyman\u2019s 10 Day Reset\ngetfarmacy.com\nDr. Hyman\u2019s 10 Day Reset free resource guide\xa0\ngetfarmacy.com/free\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices