Alternative Medicine

At IHM we are all about creating healthy lifestyles that can offset preventable disease. From a functional and integrative medicine standpoint, optimizing health today means the potential for better health in the future. Maybe you are curious about preventative medicine due to conditions that run in your family. Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, […]

If you are a patient at IHM or you have looked into your antioxidant status, you know about the importance of glutathione! Glutathione is the body’s major antioxidant. Our bodies make glutathione by putting together three amino acids: glutamate, glycine and cysteine. If you’ve heard about illness stemming from oxidative stress, this means that free […]

I want to give you an update about the services we are offering for COVID-19. We are updating these frequently as new information comes out. We have two options to help support you as you work to minimize your risk from COVID-19. One is a risk assessment lab package, and the other is an immune […]

Clearly, more widespread testing for coronavirus, both active infections and past infections, will be invaluable as we work to reopen our economies as safely and quickly as possible. At IHM, we are monitoring every test as it comes available, and evaluating it for efficacy.   Testing for Active Infection At this time, we are not […]

With the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease in the news, The Institute for Functional Medicine would like to remind you that there are several steps you can take to reduce your chances of being exposed to respiratory viruses and to boost your immunity in the event of exposure. The following information outlines what you […]

Breaking news! Institute for Functional Medicine publishes new guidelines on anti-viral nutraceuticals! IFM has put together a task force with some of its most experienced and brilliant minds. They are providing health professionals and the public with guidance on options for supportive care during a COVID-19 infection. Again, the #1 defense is social distancing, #2 […]

Hello IHM patients and supporters!   We hope you are all healthy and at peace. Right now, your #1 defense against COVID is social distancing. Your #2 defense is being healthy! We very much want to respect social distancing but feel now is a crucial time for functional medicine. We have been working hard to […]

  Perhaps you’ve read the New York Times bestseller Lifespan: Why We Age – and Why We Don’t Have To by David Sinclair, PhD, a genetics researcher at Harvard Medical School. This is a brilliant book that reviews in depth what’s been learned about aging and how we may be able to slow the process. […]

We are thrilled to introduce IHM’s Core MedPax. MedPax are a month-long box containing supplements prescribed by your doctor in packages for different times of day. Xymogen produces these boxes for us. Xymogen is one of our chosen pharmaceutical-grade supplement providers because they produce research-based supplement formulas and engage in high-level quality testing. Our Core […]

At Integrative Health Matters, we are pleased to offer a variety of well-researched healing modalities to East Texans. One of our offerings is GAINSWave. GAINSWave is a novel therapeutic option for erectile dysfunction. GAINSWave uses low intensity shock waves to induce the release of growth and healing factors. Men with ED typically undergo 6 or […]

Most medical guidelines for treatment of chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes say to start with diet, yet most physicians are simply unable to provide these services due to time and insurance reimbursement. At IHM, our strongest desire is to help our patients find the food and lifestyle choices that support their […]

At Integrative Health Matters, we are pleased to offer a variety of therapies that enhance healing and wellness. One of these is a Myers’ cocktail. A Myers’ cocktail is an intravenous infusion of nutrients. Performed in our infusion room, an IV is started and the formula is infused slowly. A Myers’ cocktail contains many vitamins […]

Did you know our Integrative Plus Members get one free wellness hyperbaric oxygen therapy session a year? We brought hyperbaric oxygen therapy to IHM because of countless studies showing that it improves many medical conditions. Our machine is the type known as a mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy tank, or mHBOT, which has similar benefits to […]

We have some very exciting news here at Integrative Health Matters. We have expanded our team of medical providers! We want to introduce you to Dr. Carmen Keith. We know you will absolutely love her—and all that she will bring to Tyler, TX—as much as we do… possibly even more. Who is Dr. Carmen Keith? […]

Do you have sharp pain, prickling, or numbness in your feet, legs, arms, or hands? Have you been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, but haven’t been offered any real relief?  Have you been told you have to deal with it, live with it, and rely on drugs that can have serious side effects? What if we told […]

The changing of the seasons can also bring changes to your body’s primary defense – the immune system. A huge influx of pollen and other environmental irritants can result in sneezing, itchy eyes and throat, and sinus infections. While these symptoms are certainly uncomfortable, functional medicine may help you finally find relief from severe allergies. […]

A genuine concern for effective health care motivates Integrative Health Matters to offer free events to the community. Our clinic, Integrative Health Matters (IHM) in Tyler, Texas, offers free weekly educational events for the community in their state-of-the-art kitchen and large classroom. Their class topics are centered on health, lifestyle, cooking, and the latest medical […]

Have you been told that if you have an autoimmune condition, your only option is to manage the symptoms with medications and hope for the best? Are you stuck with fatigue, pain, and a life you didn’t sign up for? In reality, you can get to the root of why you feel so bad, begin […]

Your genes say a lot about you. They can determine certain traits in appearance and behavior. Your genes can also tell you your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, celiac disease, and other health risks. That’s why taking genetic tests can be so valuable. Genetic testing provides important clues that aid in personalizing diet and lifestyle protocols. […]

The human body requires a number of vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. Most of the time a person is able to maintain and use the optimal level of these nutrients through a balanced diet full of organic fruits & vegetables, good organic protein, and complex carbohydrates. The body’s cells take what they […]

Over 8% of the population in the United States live with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints and results in limited motion and severe pain. It is the most common form of arthritis, followed by Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a health condition more closely associated with swelling, […]

A healthy body doesn’t only involve what you put into your mouth. In many cases, health issues stem from what we put on our skin or breathe into our lungs. Our twenty-first century lives are saturated by the hundreds of thousands of synthetic chemicals in our homes and businesses. Popular cleaning products, personal care products, […]