by Dr Mary Davis | Sep 10, 2026 | Optimal Wellness
There is an old saying: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.” After more than 25 years of practicing medicine, it breaks my heart to see patients arrive after years of struggling with chronic illness—fatigue, brain fog,...
by Dr Mary Davis | Mar 18, 2026 | Functional Medicine
If you’ve been struggling with a chronic illness—whether it’s mold-related illness, chronic tick-borne infections, MCAS, chronic fatigue syndrome, or interstitial cystitis—you may be wondering: Can Functional Medicine really help me? The answer is yes… but it comes...
by Dr Mary Davis | Mar 11, 2026 | Functional Medicine
I was sitting at my favorite tapas restaurant with my boyfriend in early 2023, enjoying foods I had eaten countless times before without any issue. After several minutes, I noticed my scalp starting to itch. At first it was subtle, the kind of itch you try to ignore...
by Dr Mary Davis | Mar 4, 2026 | Emotional Wellbeing, Functional Medicine
In functional-root cause medicine, we often focus on infections, toxins, immune dysfunction and inflammation. Yet one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — foundations of healing is something far simpler: your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is your...
by Dr Mary Davis | Apr 30, 2025 | Emotional Wellbeing, Heart Health
Ever notice how your energy levels, mood, or appetite seem to follow a rhythm throughout the day? That’s not just coincidence—it’s your circadian biology at work. What Is Circadian Biology? Circadian biology is the study of the natural, internal processes...