We are living in an era of unprecedented chronic illness, and the root cause might be hiding inside the walls of your own home . My guest today, Dr. Ann Shippy, is a former chemical engineer turned functional medicine doctor who discovered the devastating effects of toxicity the hard way—when it caused her hair to fall out and triggered ALS-like neurological symptoms .   Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe  Caraway Home: https://carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners →  Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5 Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website →  http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe   CONNECT WITH GUEST Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/annshippymd/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AnnShippyMD/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/annshippymd Timestamps 0:00 — The 3 Main Drivers of Chronic Illness Today  2:53 — Dr. Shippy’s Terrifying Battle with Mold Toxicity  5:21 — How to Test Your Body for Hidden Mycotoxins  8:36 — The Ultimate Antioxidant: Why You Need Glutathione  10:34 — The Thyroid is the "Canary in the Coal Mine"  11:41 — Yale Study: Why 90% of Thyroid Meds Fail  16:05 — The Truth About Fertility & Having Babies After 40  17:50 — Case Study: Getting Pregnant Naturally at 48  20:20 — The "Cortisol Steal": How Stress Shuts Down Hormones  22:42 — Top Nutrient Deficiencies Causing Infertility  27:45 — Why Choline is the Ultimate Pre & Post-Natal Vitamin  30:04 — Rebuilding Cell Membranes with Phospholipids  33:49 — Longevity Myths vs. Real Cellular Repair  37:50 — How Tai Chi & Qigong Shift Your Nervous System DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. MB01XDTKNFRLRTR