Maddie Shafferman, NMD

Beat the bloat this summer by avoiding The 3B’s 🫧

Bubbly: Sodas, seltzers, and energy drinks can trap excess air, leading to gas and bloating 💨

Booze: Bubbly and fermented drinks can increase gas and bloating — so be mindful of your consumption 🍻

Bugs: Imbalances in the gut microbiome + slow gut motility = a recipe for constipation, gas, and bloating! 🦠

Link in bio to read the full blog!

Pay attention to the changes in your skin — they often mirror what’s going on internally! 🪞✨

If you’re constantly fighting battles with acne or experiencing eczema flare-ups, let’s put our detective hats on and follow these clues back to the source.

Link in bio to read my latest blog, “Bye-Bye Blemishes… It’s Time to Feel Good In Your Skin!”

Feeling more fatigued in the winter? Can’t quite sleep through the night?

It’s not in your head! Winter is a time of less light exposure in every state. Because of this, melatonin, a hormone produced in the brain, is produced at a slower rate. Melatonin regulates our sleep wake schedule or circadian rhythm.

We are programmed to function with the light of day so guess what? We, like other mammals, are made to slow down in the winter months.

This biological drive to hibernate is rarely conducive with societal expectations. Luckily there are many things we can do to jive with the season and improve our sleep.

Check out our blog for more information!

🌞Did you know sunlight directly influences mood-managing hormones?

When hormones like and are in balance, your body adapts better to seasonal changes!

Dive into our latest blog exploring the link between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Hormonal Imbalances [link in bio].

🥳 BIG NEWS!!!

Dr. Taylor is joining our team!! She will start seeing patients this February!

Dr. Taylor is based in Salt Lake City & will be serving Utah, Arizona and her Connecticut patients. She is pursuing her Idaho licensure so she can serve our great Idahoans as well!

If you’re trying to get pregnant, want to prep your body to start trying for pregnancy, you’re struggling with hormonal issues or anything in between- she’s your girl!!

Welcome to the team!!

Wishing you & your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!! May it be filled with joy, love & yummy food 🎄

Navigating the unknown.

It’s so incredibly frustrating when you don’t have the information you need to get the outcomes you deserve.

As I write this for you, I am in Maryland because my brother is in the ICU fighting for his life against an unknown infection. It’s been an absolute whirlwind of information and yet the one piece of information we need, we are still waiting for.

While many of you don’t have symptoms anywhere near the extent of which he is being treated for, you too deserve answers!

At we are committed to our patients to help get you those answers.

I am currently with my family doing everything I can to lend support & we appreciate your prayers for my brother Jordan.

I’ll be back to work as soon as I can to help you get back to living your very best life!

Wishing you & your loved ones a very happy, delicious & symptom free Thanksgiving!!

We are thankful for you entrusting us with helping you find your way back to living your best lives.

Cheers, friends!

🚨 Bad news incoming 🚨

Yep- unfortunately there are individuals/companies selling the brands we know & love on Amazon without the actual product inside!

The problems this creates:
- sourcing your products needs to be through reputable companies, I love
- you’re not getting the support we thought you were
- giant mystery as to what you’re actually consuming 🫣

So rest assured there are solutions to this problem but if you recently purchased something from Amazon, perhaps you should return it or trash it to keep yourself safe.

The more you know!



If you want to read more: https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/avoid-counterfeit-supplements/counterfeit-supplements/

Living with endometriosis can be tough, but hope is on the horizon! 🌟💪

My latest blog explores the intriguing connection between bacterial infections and endometriosis — This recent research may just pave the way for better pain management and relief!

Tap the link in my bio to give it a read!

Is Water Really That Important?

Not only is the quantity of water we consume extremely important, but the quality of water is too!

QUANTITY: You’ve heard it before, our bodies are mostly water. We heal better, we p**p better, we sleep better, an we live better lives when we are meeting our needs for water intake. A good goal is approximately 1/2 your body weight in oz.

QUALITY: Not every country has fresh, clean, SAFE water available. Even in the US where we do have safe drinking water available, we need to be cautious of the containers we utilize. Plastic has deleterious effects on our health. Choosing glass or stainless steel containers is a wise decision.

Make clean water a part of your daily life.

Dr. Shafferman and her family welcomed twins into the world on May 17th all naturally 🤍

She and the twins are doing well and their toddler is adjusting nicely to being a big brother!

She looks forward to returning to patient care this August 💕

New office, new sign☝️
ISAIH 2.0. is coming together! We will be continuing care in our NEW office starting May 1st.

Come find us at 10619 W Victory Rd, Boise, ID 83709

Stress management is a tool we all need.

Feel overwhelmed with the minutia of how to improve your bloating?

Minor relief may be easier than you think which should make your fact finding journey a bit more comfortable.

Are you overlooking the basics?

Hey there! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to the new faces I’ve noticed!

First- welcome! So happy to have you!

I’m Dr. Shafferman, I’m a licensed naturopathic medical doctor who is based in Boise, ID but I also serve the sunny state of Arizona!

My passion is helping you ditch your symptoms & get back to living your very best life!

Whether you’re tied to the restroom, struggling through your day due to low energy or if your period is an elusive unpleasant visitor, I’m dedicated to helping you uncover the WHY behind your symptoms!

You are the reason we gather so YOU are an important participant in your healthcare. If you’re looking for a doctor who listens, cares & and tailors things to you, I’m your girl!

Feel free to give us a call or check out my website with any questions you may have ✨

What’s Your Poo Telling YOU?

“Is my p**p normal?” Well, what the heck is normal? Everyone p**ps, but no one really talks about it…

Luckily, there are some general characteristics of “normal,” and a handful of signs and symptoms that can indicate your hydration status, digestive power, rate of gut motility, and even your organ health.

Tap the link in my bio to read more on my blog!

Had the opportunity to speak about Brain Fog & the Brain-Gut connection today!

Thankful for the opportunity & a great audience 🤍

Join me!

October 11th at 12:30pm at the JUMP building in downtown Boise or online!

We will be discussing brain fog and our second brain!

You need to know this!

Environmental medicine or understanding how your environment is impacting your health is important!

Bloating can be painful, make you feel uncomfortable in your own skin & it even makes feeling confident feel impossible.

There are so many reasons that you could be experiencing bloating which often times takes a medical professional to do some digging to uncover the why!

In the meantime check out this for bloating relief!

If you need someone to uncover the cause of your bloating, reach out! I would be happy to help you get back to living your best life!

Is your thyroid imbalanced?

Love on your thyroid, friends!

Want more info? Download my on my website today to help heal your thyroid!

Did you know you don’t have to deal with symptoms of IBS for the rest of your life???

Shocking, I know.

Check out my free e-book on steps you can take to ditch the IBS and get back to your best life!

Link in bio 🔗

Did you know you don’t have to deal with symptoms of IBS for the rest of your life???

Shocking, I know.

Check out my free ebook on steps you can take to ditch the IBS & get back to your best life!

Link in bio 🔗

Hi everyone!

I’m hiring! I am looking for an awesome certified Medical Assistant! If you know anyone that would be a great match or if you are interested, reach out!

Thanks in advance 🤍

is a common yeast found in the gut. When overgrowth occurs symptoms can arise!

Candida is not always the yeast at fault so identifying what the yeast is can be helpful in providing the best care!

Get back to living you best life & ditch the symptoms!

It is normal to experience small fluctuations in energy. It is NOT normal to feel tired all the damn time.

Society tells us to dig deep and keep pushing when in fact it is important to listen to your body when you need to rest.

But what happens when rest isn’t enough? Then it becomes important to listen to that message too.

Seek out a doctor who will listen to what your body is asking for- you deserve to feel well and have the energy you desire!

Get out there! Whether it’s a backpacking trip, camping trip, glamping trip, road trip or a simple day trip!

Take some time to reconnect to your loved ones, yourself & nature.

Ditch the symptoms & live life large!

Always here to help 🖤

- Dr. S

Break free from restroom entrapment, forever fatigue or the impossible game of “hope I feel well today” & get back to living your life!

You deserve it!

Find a doctor who listens, finds the “why” behind your symptoms & looks at you as a whole person not just an organ!

Is food your friend or foe?

Food is fuel and its important to see it as such. But some foods will not agree with you despite how “healthy” they may be or how much you love them...

If you're stuck in the guessing game of which foods work best for you, listening to your body and getting a doctor on your team can help you to uncover the truth!