Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Emily Rowe. She graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2004 with a doctorate degree in medicine. After a brief time in the field of Internal Medicine, she became frustrated with the Western approach to illness. She realized that she was being trained to treat the symptoms of disease and its end-stage complications, while failing to address its root cause. Inspired to find a comprehensive and definitive way to heal her patients, she went back to school and completed her Master’s Degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (Master of Oriental Medicine) in 2009.   She and her husband, Christopher M. Estes MD, opened the Miami Beach Comprehensive Wellness Center in 2017. In this episode, Dr. Emily takes us through the intricate web of factors that affect our health, often lurking beneath the surface. She sheds light on the challenges of maintaining health, emphasizing how elevated toxic burdens or chronic infections can impact the body's pathophysiology, leading to issues like hormone imbalances and irregular blood sugar. Dr. Emily draws intriguing connections between heavy metal toxicity and cardiovascular problems, highlighting the role of metals as conductors that can disrupt the heart's electrical conductivity system, contributing to conditions like hypertension and atrial fibrillation. Join us on this enlightening journey with Dr. Emily as she uncovers the hidden factors affecting our health and provides valuable insights for a holistic approach to well-being. Download your FREE seed oil allergy card here: http://www.seedoilcard.com  Join Ben Azadi's 90 day heavy metal detox program (12 spots available): https://ketokamp.clickfunnels.com/order-page-a  / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid=132&source_id=podcast&sub1=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. *Some Links Are Affiliates* [11:45] The Underlying Factors Affecting Health Dr. Emily highlights the challenge of maintaining health despite a seemingly healthy lifestyle. She emphasizes that elevated toxic burden or chronic infections can significantly impact the body's pathophysiology, leading to issues like hormone imbalances and blood sugar irregularities. Dr. Emily draws a connection between heavy metal toxicity and various cardiovascular problems. She notes that metals, acting as conductors, can disrupt the heart's electrical conductivity system, potentially contributing to conditions such as hypertension and atrial fibrillation. The importance of addressing chronic stealth infections, including Lyme, Bartonella, and mold, is underscored. These infections can play a crucial role in complex chronic medical illnesses, affecting various bodily functions. A combination of factors, such as traumatic events, environmental exposures, and unresolved emotional challenges, can contribute to the development of chronic illnesses. [17:10] Metals, Tea, and Health Threads: Navigating Risks Dr. Emily sheds light on the potential risks of being an avid tea drinker, especially when it comes to the interaction between tea's slight acidity and mercury from dental fillings. The Clifford test, exploring immune reactivity to metals, becomes a crucial tool in understanding allergic reactions.  There is a connection between tendinitis and heavy metal toxicity. Linking this to Chinese medicine, Dr. Emily notes the impact on the liver, which governs tendons and sinews. Exploring the intricate relationship between oxalates, heavy metals, and connective tissue, Dr. Emily warns against high oxalate diets. The combination can create