Weston “Wiggy” Saunders, MD is an Integrative Medicine Physician in Winston-Salem, North Carolina who specializes in hypothyroidism and other complex medical conditions. He is board
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The 80/20 Rule For Getting Healthy
Every January, I’m reminded how deeply people want to feel better. They want more energy… fewer aches… better labs. And they want a body that

The Crazy GOOD Thing that Happens When Skipping a Meal
Dr. Wiggy has often spoken about how fasting and caloric restriction can help boost various aspects of health. A new study is adding an important

The Health Benefits of AllSpice
One of the themes I repeat over and over with patients is this idea that food isn’t just fuel it’s information (information medicine). Every bite

Another Update on Alcohol Consumption
Dr. Wiggy has written extensively about alcohol over the years. And he doesn’t do that from a place of fear or judgment, but from a

Why We Invested BIG $$ in a New Breast Imaging Machine
Recently, Dr. Lantelme and I expanded the suite of services we offer to include a new, non-invasive breast imaging technology. As a physician, I want

A Simple Trick to Easier Exercise?
Dr. Wiggy has long emphasized that exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting long-term health. It supports the heart, the

Why Where You Live Can Affect Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Care
Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease. We’re always learning more about it and how to stop it. The good news is that new research is shedding

Why Creatine Is All Over Social Media (Especially Among Women)
In the world of supplements, there’s a big difference between hype and science-backed benefits. I like to stay away from hype, for obvious reasons. Of

Another Coffee Study Proves How _____ It Is
A new study in BMJ Mental Health suggests that drinking 3–4 cups of coffee a day may help slow biological aging, at least in people

How Boron Positively Transforms Health
If you’ve followed my articles for any length of time, you know I talk a lot about the minerals most Americans don’t get enough of;

Could Fat-Derived Stem Cells Help Heal Spinal Fractures?
At our practice, we keep a close eye on innovations that may eventually complement or reshape the way we support bone health, aging, mobility, and

Let’s Talk about Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are one of those health problems people hate talking about… but nearly three out of four women will deal with one at some
