Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith

Featured in Shape Magazine, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post, and NBC News "Health" segments with Joan Lunden

"A must read for those dealing with complex, chronic illnesses looking for innovative ways to heal." - Dr. Richard Horowitz, New York Times Best Selling Author of Why Can't I Get Better: Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease

A beacon of hope for anyone who finds themselves battling life-threatening illnesses while juggling life's other complexities. 

In Unexpected, Dr. Jill Carnahan shares her transformative journey through life-altering illness, offering hope to those who feel lost in their struggles. This essential guide is for those facing incurable diagnosis, chronic illnesses like Crohn's disease, breast cancer, and mold-related illnesses, as well as anyone grappling with trauma and seeking profound healing.

Dr. Carnahan combines personal anecdotes with cutting-edge research in functional medicine and biohacking to provide actionable insights. You'll learn about the three primary factors contributing to autoimmune diseases—genetics, environmental triggers, and intestinal permeability (leaky gut)—and how to take control of your health through biohacking techniques. Dive into practical strategies, including:
 

• The Specific Carbohydrate Diet: A step-by-step guide tailored for conditions like Crohn's disease.
• Enhancing Neuroplasticity: Techniques to promote brain health and recovery.
• Mold-Related Illness: Comprehensive advice on testing your home and addressing mold exposure.
• Lab Tests for Optimal Health: Essential tests to consider by age thirty.
• Biohacking Essentials: Tools and techniques to optimize your health journey.

Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, or someone seeking personal growth, Unexpected illuminates the path to resilience and self-actualization. It empowers you to reclaim your health and embrace a life filled with hope, love, and transformative healing.

Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert® dually board certified in Family Medicine for ten years and in Integrative Holistic Medicine since 2015. She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medical protocols, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage therapy. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness she brings a unique perspective to treating patients in the midst of complex and chronic illness. Her clinic specializes in searching for the underlying triggers that contribute to illness through cutting-edge lab testing and tailoring the intervention to specific needs. 

Featured in Shape Magazine, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden, Dr. Jill is a media must-have. Her YouTube channel and podcast features live interviews with the healthcare world’s most respected names. 

A popular inspirational speaker and prolific writer, she shares her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage and through newsletters, articles, books, and social media posts! People relate to Dr. Jill’s science-backed opinions delivered with authenticity, love and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.