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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Scary Way Plastic Affects Developing Babies
Most people have been on alert about BPA for a long time. It’s been removed from baby bottles, flagged on food containers, and discussed as

Could SIBO Be Behind Your Symptoms?
SIBO, short for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is one of those conditions many patients live with for years before they ever hear the name. I

How Bamboo Could Transform Health
Bamboo isn’t just for pandas anymore. A new academic review suggests that eating bamboo, specifically bamboo shoots, may offer real health benefits, including better blood
Are Bowel Diseases Like Crohn’s Only Treatable with Medicine?
When I sit across from someone newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the first thing I usually notice isn’t their lab results. It’s

Can We Detect Chron’s Early Now???
A new study suggests Crohn’s disease may leave warning signs in the blood years before symptoms ever appear. That’s a big deal for a condition

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
