Sheri Brinkmeyer, MHS
Functional Medicine | Functional Medicine
- Chatham IL, 62629About
Sheri Brinkmeyer, MHS specializes in functional wellness - a unique combination of functional medicine, naturopathy, and integrative health. With a virtual practice and a coaching modality, geographical location does not limit the clients that can be served at Root Cause to Wellness.
By working to address the reasons symptoms exists instead of simply suppressing them, Sheri assists her clients to sleep better, enjoy balanced energy all day long, reduce food cravings and body discomfort, and to ease all aspects of digestion so they can live a more vibrant life that they desire and deserve.
With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to her specialty, Sheri Brinkmeyer, MHS is an expert in changing the lives of her patients for the better. At Root Cause to Wellness, you will find a partner in your journey to health as we work together to make sustainable changes to enhance your health.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medi Masters of Health Science 2000
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Is there any preventive medicine for arthritis?
Absolutely! Arthritis is a sign of inflammation in the body. Striving to eat foods that arent pro-inflammatory while also addressing environmental toxins can keep the inflammatory fire in check. Additionally, for the immune complexes to form and escape the gut such that they can settle in the joints, the gut membrane has to be damaged (commonly referred to as leaky gut but more accurately called enhanced intestinal permeability). There are many common drivers in our modern lifestyle to encourage this damage, but they can all be addressed and mitigated with a customized functional medicine approach. Sheri Brinkmeyer, MHS Functional Wellness Consultant www.rootcausetowellness.com Symptoms are your body's way of talking to you...are you listening? Schedule a free Health Strategy Call
Is filtered water really a big deal?
Absolutely it is! With all of the toxic additives in our water here in the US, it is just as important for us to filter our bathing and drinking water as any other location. And the reasons go beyond the important tasks of removing chemicals. Filtered water has a more neutral taste, which tends to increase consumption - very important as even low levels of dehydration can be detrimental to ones health. With toxins, the dose makes a poison. So even if you are able to choke down chlorinated water (ours often smells stronger than the pool at the YMCA), then the amount you consume over the course of a day, week, month, etc is well beyond tested limits. And the safe limits of these chemicals isnt even known as they arent tested together or in long term use. For showers as such, we know that we can absorb chemicals through our skin. Ive seen several clients have various rashes and dryness clear up simply with a good shower filter. The main concern with quality filtration I see is a need to add various minerals back into your drinking water. And this shortcoming is easy to overcome and often a first part of the wellness routines I recommend to all of my clients. Sheri Brinkmeyer, MHS Functional Wellness Consultant www.rootcausetowellness.com Symptoms are your body's way of talking to you...are you listening? Schedule a free Health Strategy Call
Areas of expertise and specialization
What do you attribute your success to?
- Lifelong curiosity and a touch of ADHD
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Sedona, Arizona
Hobbies / Sports
- Weight lifting
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