Austin Medicine: The New Standard of Healthcare in Austin, Texas
Healthcare is changing, but most people are still stuck in a system that rushes them through appointments, hands them “normal” labs, and sends them to specialists who treat one tiny piece of the puzzle instead of the whole person. At Austin Medicine, we’re rewriting that experience. We’ve created a concierge-style, functional medicine practice built for Austinites and any busy high achiever who wants answers, not band-aids and a doctor who actually knows them.
SIBO: An Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach with Functional Medicine
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is more common than many realize, yet its symptoms and long-term effects are often overlooked or misattributed. At Austin Medicine, we use an integrative framework, including advanced testing through Rupa Health, to diagnose and resolve SIBO with the support of clinical data.
VO2 Max? What is it and how to use for Optimal Wellness in Midlife and Beyond
Functional optimal wellness is about more than just avoiding disease; it's about thriving physically, mentally, and emotionally at every stage of life. In midlife, when energy, resilience, and quality of life can begin to shift, one of the most effective ways to support functional wellness is by focusing on VO2 max. But what is VO2 max, and how does it fit into the bigger picture of living your healthiest, most vibrant life?
The Great Protein Debate: Why the RDA Is Not Enough (and How Much You Really Need)
The Protein Confusion: How Much Is “Too Much”? If you’ve ever wondered how much protein you really need and whether the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) is enough you’re not alone. For decades, protein intake has been debated between diet culture extremes: too much vs. too little.But here’s the truth: the RDA of 0.8 g/kg of body weight is a minimum to prevent deficiency, not a recommendation for thriving; especially after age 35. As I often tell my patients, RDA keeps you alive; it doesn’t keep you strong.
BPC-157: The Peptide That’s Changing Lives at Austin Medicine
Getting older shouldn’t mean accepting daily aches, fatigue, or the frustration of slow healing. At Austin Medicine, we’ve seen firsthand how the right therapies can restore hope and transform lives; especially when nothing else seems to work. One peptide, in particular, is making waves for our patients: BPC-157.
Longevity: How to Live Longer with Vitality (Not Just More Doctor Visits)
Progressive physicians like Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Peter Attia are redefining longevity as not just extra years, but better years—filled with energy, clarity, and purpose. As Dr. Attia writes in his latest book, "It’s not just about adding years to your life, but life to your years."
Cortisol Doesn’t Play Fair: How Stress Shows Up Differently in Women and Men
September is World Heart Health Month; a perfect time to take proactive steps toward protecting your most vital organ. At Austin Medicine, we’re committed to helping you optimize your health and prevent disease before it starts.
Take Charge of Your Heart Health; Affordable CT Calcium Score This Month Only-$75 at Longhorn Imaging
September is World Heart Health Month; a perfect time to take proactive steps toward protecting your most vital organ. At Austin Medicine, we’re committed to helping you optimize your health and prevent disease before it starts.
Catching Cancer Early: How Whole Blood Tests and Full-Body Scans Can Make a Difference- WHAT I THINK ABOUT THIS TYPE OF TESTING.
Cancer is a word that carries weight for all of us. Too many people we love are diagnosed far too late, when treatment options are limited and outcomes are uncertain. Early detection gives us the power to act sooner, treat smarter, and save lives. While traditional screenings like mammograms, colonoscopies, and Pap smears have changed the landscape of cancer care, they don’t catch every type of cancer early.
ApoB in 60 Seconds: The Essentials- What you need to know.
You’ve probably heard of LDL (“bad” cholesterol), but there’s a better way to measure your risk for heart disease and it starts with a gene called APOB.
Here’s the short version:
ApoB is a protein that helps carry cholesterol through your blood.
Every LDL, VLDL, and Lp(a) particle (types of cholesterol) has one ApoB protein.
That means the number of ApoB proteins in your blood tells you how many of these potentially harmful particles are floating around.
Preventative Medicine Screenings: Your Roadmap to Lifelong Health (Ages 21–65)
At Austin Medicine Clinic, we believe that the future of healthcare is proactive, not reactive. Preventative medicine screenings are the cornerstone of this philosophy—helping you catch potential health issues early, when they’re most treatable, and giving you the confidence to live life to the fullest.
The Hidden Cost of Birth Control: How It Depletes Nutrients, Disrupts Hormones, and Harms Fertility
Hormonal birth control has long been seen as a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy. But newer research from the last five years is uncovering a different story. Oral contraceptives and other hormonal methods can deplete key nutrients, disrupt your hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, throw other hormones out of balance, and even impair future fertility after discontinuation.
A common patient question, the answer may shock you- TRUTH about STATINs
Statins provide the greatest benefit for people with existing heart disease, offering a 3–5% absolute risk reduction, while for those without heart disease, the benefit is much smaller, less than 1%. Although widely prescribed, statins do not reduce coronary calcium scores, carry risks like muscle pain, new-onset diabetes, and offer limited value in low-risk individuals.
Is Cortisol the Reason You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore?
For so many women starting in their early 30s, there’s a common, often overlooked culprit behind symptoms like brain fog, stubborn weight gain, irritability, low libido, poor sleep, and irregular cycles: cortisol.
Gentlemen, It’s Time to Take Your Health Back
Testosterone is a vital hormone for men’s health, influencing muscle mass, bone density, mood, and cognitive function. But optimal health is about balance. We help our patients understand how testosterone fits into the larger puzzle of wellness, and how lifestyle, nutrition, and stress management play key roles.
The Silent Epidemic: Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Overlooked Role in Health
Vitamin D is often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it when exposed to sunlight. However, its functions extend far beyond its cheerful nickname. It acts as a hormone, influencing nearly every system in the body.
The Changing Landscape of Women’s Hormonal Health: Breaking Silence and Taking Action
For decades, women’s hormonal health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause; was largely misunderstood, misrepresented, and often ignored. The landmark Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, launched in the early 2000s, cast a long shadow over hormone replacement therapy (HRT), leading many women to suffer in silence. But times are changing. Today, we have a clearer, science-backed understanding of hormonal transitions and how proactive health strategies can dramatically reduce risks for chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease (CVD), osteoporosis, and much more.
WHAT IS METHYLENE BLUE?
Here's an overview based on recent data:This summary focuses on its applications in neurological health, antimicrobial therapy, wound healing, cancer treatment, and safety considerations. The hype has been ravenous lately but here are some data driven facts.
What is NAD, anyways? I talk to my patients about this one ALOT!
A decline in NAD⁺ levels has been associated with aging and various age-related diseases, including metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders. Consequently, strategies to boost NAD⁺ levels have been explored for their potential to mitigate these conditions.
The Power of Fasting: Unlocking the Secrets to Longevity and Health
Fasting has been practiced for centuries, but recent scientific research has shed new light on its incredible health benefits. From improving longevity to optimizing blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation, fasting is more than just a trend. It's a powerful tool for cellular health and overall well-being. Let's explore how fasting can transform your health and why it might be the key to living a longer, healthier life. Fasting is not just a FAD!
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