Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, IFMCP

Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, IFMCP, is a certified functional medicine physician who lives and practices in Iowa City. Her work is inspired by the revolutionary science of Functional Medicine, body-mind principles, and wisdom gleaned from the transformational journeys of thousands of clients over her twenty-five year career. Dr. Karyn sees patients in her clinic in Iowa City, Iowa.

Protecting Your Body and Emotional Wellness from COVID-19

Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD Functional Medicine Doctor Optimal Health & Wellness Fear & uncertainty | Practice safety | Immune system support | Sleep | Movement | Information overload The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of us to an unfamiliar place of stress, uncertainty and fear. More than ever, we find ourselves questioning our own […]

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The Healthy Keto Diet Explained - How to Sustain Your Energy and Stop Fatigue

The Healthy Keto Diet: How to Sustain Your Energy and Stop Fatigue

Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD Functional Medicine Doctor ketogenic Diet Expert Benefits | Foods to Eat | Foods to Avoid | Macros | Getting Started | Testing Ketones | Intermittent Fasting | Exercise You may have heard about the ketogenic “keto” diet in the context of weight loss, but there’s much more value to it than

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