Fall and winter don’t have to mean getting sick on repeat. Simple daily habits can strengthen immune defenses. At Functional Medicine Uptown, we also offer functional testing and IV nutrient therapy for deeper, personalized support. With the right strategy, you can move into the season with confidence in your immune health.

If you’ve ever felt anxious, bloated, or flushed and couldn’t figure out why, histamine might be involved. Beyond allergies, histamine influences your gut, brain, and immune system. In this article, Dr. Ben shares how histamine overload develops, why stress and environment matter, and what you can do to restore balance.

Is your CPAP machine solving the problem…or just covering it up? In this article, Dr. Ben ND explores the surprising mitochondrial roots of sleep apnea and introduces a deeper, functional approach. Discover how oxygen, circadian rhythm, and cellular energy play a role in your sleep, and what you can do to truly restore it. This article is a must read for anyone seeking more than symptom management and ready to explore root cause resolution.

Millions take vitamin D supplements daily — yet rates of fatigue, mood disorders, and immune dysfunction continue to rise. Why? Because vitamin D isn’t just a nutrient — it’s a light signal. In this post, Dr. Ben Snider, ND, explores why sunlight still outperforms supplements, how your skin was designed to manufacture vitamin D through light, and what your body truly needs to thrive.

Waking up tired, relying on caffeine, and crashing by evening? It might not just be stress—it could be a sign your cells are running on empty. IV Nutrient Therapy offers a fast, effective way to restore your cellular charge by delivering essential vitamins and minerals directly into your bloodstream. In this blog, we explore why energy isn’t just about what you eat or how much you sleep—it’s about how well your mitochondria function, how hydrated your cells are, and how balanced your redox potential is. If you're ready to feel truly recharged, this one’s for you.

For decades, cholesterol has been blamed for heart disease — driving restrictive diets and widespread medication use. But new research challenges this narrative, revealing that total cholesterol and LDL-C alone aren’t the best predictors of risk. In this article, we explore more accurate markers like ApoB and the TG/HDL ratio, the overlooked role of insulin resistance, and why cholesterol is essential — not harmful — for hormones, brain health, and even cellular communication.

Feeling low energy, brain fog, or just not quite yourself as the seasons shift? This spring, we’re diving into how light, nutrients, and daily rhythms can recharge your mitochondria—the tiny engines behind your focus, metabolism, and vitality. Dr. Ben, ND blends quantum biology with functional medicine to help you reset at the cellular level and feel your best, naturally.

Discover the surprising dual nature of uric acid—often viewed as the villain behind gout and joint pain, but also a crucial player in our immune defense system. This article explores how this complex molecule helps fight infections while explaining practical strategies to maintain healthy levels through diet, lifestyle changes, and functional medicine approaches. Learn how to harness uric acid's benefits while avoiding its potential drawbacks for optimal health and immunity.