In this episode of The Functional Edge, I’m joined by Andra McHugh, founder of Eczema Kids and a passionate advocate for natural, root-cause healing of childhood eczema. As a mother of four, Andra’s journey into this work began when two of her children developed severe, debilitating eczema that conventional medicine couldn’t resolve.

In our conversation, Andra explains why eczema is not just a skin condition—but a visible sign of deeper gut dysbiosis and impaired detoxification. We discuss the major misconceptions around food triggers, steroids, probiotics, and elimination diets, and why these approaches often suppress symptoms without addressing the true cause.

Andra walks us through her holistic framework for healing eczema from the inside out, including external skin barrier repair, rebuilding the gut microbiome, supporting detox pathways, and reducing environmental inflammatory triggers. She also shares practical insights on histamine sensitivity, mold exposure, EMFs, and why consistency—not perfection—is the key to lasting healing.

If you’re a parent navigating childhood eczema and feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in symptom management, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a grounded roadmap forward.

Dr. Julia Ward interviews Andra McHugh, founder of Eczema Kids, about reversing childhood eczema naturally by healing gut dysbiosis, restoring the skin barrier, reducing environmental triggers, and addressing root causes instead of symptoms.

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Eczema Kids Podcast features Andra McHugh, founder of Eczema Kids and a leading voice in natural childhood eczema healing. After successfully reversing severe eczema in her own children, Andra now helps families address root causes through gut health, detoxification, skin barrier repair, and environmental support, empowering parents with practical, sustainable tools for lasting healing.

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In this episode of The Functional Edge, I’m joined by functional health practitioner Rupina Meer, whose work beautifully blends functional medicine with emotional and spiritual healing. Rupina’s seven-year breast cancer journey profoundly shaped her understanding of what true healing requires—and in our conversation, she opens up about the powerful lessons she learned along the way.

We talk about the ways our thoughts and emotions influence our physiology, why the immune system “listens” to the stories we tell ourselves, and how often the root of persistent symptoms lies far deeper than diet or supplements alone. Rupina also shares her functional approach to hormone balance, including the foundational systems—blood sugar, microbiome health, and detoxification—that must be in place for women to feel their best.

We also explore the physiological effects of chronic stress, the surprising insights from continuous glucose monitoring, and how functional labs can reveal patterns that traditional medicine often misses. Rupina offers practical direction for perimenopause and menopause, along with tools women can begin using right away.

If you’ve ever wondered what your symptoms might really be trying to communicate—or how to support your healing from both a functional and emotional perspective—this is a powerful and heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.

Dr. Julia Ward interviews functional health practitioner Rupina Meer about mind-body healing, hormone balance, chronic stress, functional lab testing, and the deeper emotional roots of chronic symptoms.

Rupina Meer is a functional health practitioner who weaves together functional lab testing, mind-body practices, and spiritual insight to help women understand and resolve the deeper roots of their symptoms. Her own breast cancer journey serves as the foundation for her compassionate, integrative approach to hormone health, stress management, and whole-body healing.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge Podcast, Dr. Julia Ward interviews Karen Walters, IFBB Figure Pro, nurse, massage therapist, and fitness coach, to explore her extraordinary journey from a life-threatening health crisis to elite-level bodybuilding.

Karen shares how, at just 34 years old, she was diagnosed with carotid artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea—despite being a former athlete at a healthy weight. After suffering a TIA and significant memory loss during nursing school, she realized conventional advice wasn’t enough.

Through disciplined training, strategic nutrition, and a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, Karen reversed her cardiovascular disease markers and transitioned into competitive bodybuilding—eventually earning her IFBB Pro card.

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• Recovery strategies used by elite athletes, including deep tissue therapy

• Why consistency and patience matter more than extremes

Karen also shares insights from running Kinetics Fitness Center, a community-driven gym serving members from teens to nonagenarians, and offers practical advice for beginners who want sustainable results.

Karen Walters is an IFBB Figure Pro, registered nurse, massage therapist, and fitness coach with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork. She has worked with elite athletes across the NFL and NBA and specializes in anatomy-based training, recovery, and sustainable physique development. Karen also helps operate Kinetics Fitness Center, a 30,000-square-foot gym built on community, performance, and longevity.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge Podcast, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with Dr. John and Dr. Rodriguez of Eagle Dentistry to explore the powerful and often overlooked connection between oral health and whole-body wellness.

This conversation dives deep into biological dentistry, an approach that goes far beyond fixing teeth to address biocompatibility, toxic burden, airway health, and chronic inflammation. The doctors explain how the mouth functions as part of the body’s ecosystem—and how hidden dental stressors can contribute to systemic disease, cognitive decline, and chronic inflammation.

You’ll learn how mouth breathing, sleep apnea, mercury exposure, root canals, cavitations, and gum disease can silently impact brain health and longevity. Dr. John also shares a personal story about her mother’s Alzheimer’s journey, highlighting the role of undiagnosed sleep apnea and toxic exposure.

This episode also covers cutting-edge tools used in biological dentistry, including SMART mercury removal, ozone therapy, EAV testing, and PRF, as well as practical steps listeners can take immediately to protect their oral and systemic health.

Dr. John and Dr. Rodriguez are biological dentists at Eagle Dentistry, where they focus on the oral-systemic connection, airway health, and biocompatible dental care. Their practice integrates advanced safety protocols, energetic testing, ozone therapy, and regenerative techniques to reduce inflammation, support healing, and protect whole-body wellness.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with osteopathic physician Dr. Tom Moorcroft, D.O., to explore chronic infections, tick-borne diseases (like Lyme and Babesiosis), and environmentally acquired illnesses.

Dr. Moorcroft shares his personal journey from a 13.5-year battle with undiagnosed Lyme disease and Babesiosis to becoming a specialist in complex chronic illnesses. He explains his philosophy of combining osteopathic principles, integrative care, lifestyle approaches, and mindset strategies to catalyze the body’s innate ability to heal.

You’ll learn why chronic infections are increasing, how infections and toxins create overlapping cycles of autoimmunity and inflammation, and practical, actionable strategies—including nervous system regulation, coherent breathing, and somatic practices—to support recovery and resilience.

Dr. Tom Moorcroft, D.O., is an osteopathic physician specializing in chronic infections, tick-borne diseases, and environmentally acquired illnesses. After personally experiencing a 13.5-year battle with Lyme and Babesia, he combines osteopathic philosophy, integrative medicine, and lifestyle approaches to help patients navigate complex chronic illnesses and rebuild health from the inside out.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward (Medical Director and Founder of Balanced Body Functional Medicine) sits down with licensed therapist Alyssia Anderson to explore the deeply interconnected relationship between trauma, anxiety, and whole-body health.

Alyssia shares how diet, hormones, sleep, environment, and trauma responses intertwine—and why emotional healing must include a functional approach that respects both the mind and the body.

You’ll learn how anxiety is amplified by poor nutrition, hormone fluctuations, mold exposure, and dysregulated sleep. Alyssia breaks down trauma in both its “big” and “little” forms, explains why the body often signals distress before the mind recognizes it, and shares powerful therapeutic modalities like DBT and EMDR for lasting emotional regulation.

This episode offers hope: healing is always possible when individuals understand their body’s signals, address root causes, and build a trusting therapeutic connection.

Alyssia Anderson is a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt. With a social work background that emphasizes the whole person within their environment, she integrates functional perspectives—addressing nutritional, hormonal, environmental, and emotional factors—to support deep, root-cause healing.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with neuro-nutrition expert Laurie Hammer to discuss how amino acid therapy and functional nutrition can restore brain health, stabilize mood, and calm an overwhelmed nervous system.

Laurie shares her powerful personal journey—from 12 years of anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder—to discovering the root causes of emotional instability through nutrient deficiencies.

You’ll learn how neurotransmitter imbalances drive anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, ADHD symptoms, and chronic stress responses—and how simple amino acids, protein intake, and targeted nutrition can create rapid change.

Laurie also breaks down overlooked causes of anxiety (like hidden infections and mineral depletion) and the daily habits that support “legacy health” for moms and families.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with Dr. Serena and Dr. Heidi—two naturopathic doctors specializing in functional medicine and hormone health—to discuss Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).

They break down what makes BHRT different from traditional hormone replacement therapy, how it supports longevity, and why optimizing hormones is key for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

You’ll learn how hormones influence muscle, brain, heart, and bone health, and the role of lifestyle factors like nutrition, gut health, and strength training in hormone balance. The doctors also share best practices for candidate screening, dosing, and safe hormone delivery methods.

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Dr. Serena and Dr. Heidi explain how Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy supports longevity, brain and bone health, and graceful aging. Learn how hormone balance, nutrition, gut health, and heavy lifting all work together to optimize vitality during perimenopause and menopause.

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On this episode of The Functional Edge, I sit down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey, a licensed naturopathic physician and expert in chronic complex diseases like Lyme, other vector-borne illnesses, and Long COVID. Dr. Hinchey shares her holistic, root-cause approach to chronic illness—focusing on the underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms.

We explore how she diagnoses and treats complex infections, including Lyme co-infections, her tiered treatment model, immune system rebuilding, gut restoration sequencing, and the role of limbic retraining for nervous system health. Dr. Hinchey also dives into the impact of COVID spike protein reactivation in patients with prior Lyme remission and strategies for healing.

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Dr. Myriah Hinchey discusses functional medicine approaches to Lyme, Long COVID, vector-borne disease, immune system rebuilding, gut restoration, and chronic disease recovery.

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Dr. Myriah Hinchey is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in Lyme disease, chronic vector-borne illnesses, Long COVID, and pediatric special needs. With 17 years of experience, she focuses on a holistic, root-cause approach to chronic complex disease, combining herbal therapeutics, immune system support, gut restoration, and nervous system retraining.

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Myriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS

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LymeBytes! Insights, stories, and strategies for navigating Lyme disease and chronic illness:

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On this episode of The Functional Edge, I sit down with Steve Adams, CEO of Tiger Medical Institute and host of the Tiger Health podcast, to explore the power of personalized root cause care. Steve shares his journey from building a $100 million business and facing burnout at age 50 to discovering functional medicine and transforming his own health through advanced testing and lifestyle interventions.

We dive into how Steve now helps high-achieving men “exit strong” by extending their health span and preventing disease before it starts. From stress and sleep protocols to microvascular testing and rebuilding the glycocalyx, you’ll learn actionable strategies to optimize health and longevity.

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Steve Adams discusses personalized root cause care, functional medicine, microvascular health, and strategies for longevity and proactive executive health.

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Steve Adams is CEO of Tiger Medical Institute, host of the Tiger Health podcast, and a pioneer in personalized root cause care. After a decade of chronic stress, poor sleep, and systemic inflammation, Steve transformed his health through functional medicine and now helps high-achieving men extend their health span and optimize their legacy.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigermedicalinstitute

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Check out my ⁠website⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drjuliaward.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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