In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with Dr. Carlos A. Loredo Ritter, a pediatric neurologist and sleep-medicine researcher whose career took a transformative turn when he discovered unexpected electrical patterns on EEGs and polysomnograms. Trained at the National Autonomous University of Mexico with a subspecialty in Pediatric Neurology, Dr. Ritter’s early clinical observations, especially in children with epilepsy, autism spectrum conditions, and sleep disturbances, led him to investigate how man-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) may influence the brain’s electrical signaling. His findings ultimately pushed him beyond conventional neurology and into nearly two decades of research at the intersection of biophysics, sleep physiology, and environmental exposures.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Ritter shares how studying sleep as a biochemical and electrical restorative process reshaped his understanding of chronic illness. He explains why proper sleep architecture is essential for cellular repair, metabolic balance, and long-term resilience, and how EMF exposure may interfere with these processes in ways that clinicians often overlook. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Ritter explore what emerging research suggests about cumulative environmental exposures, why historical exposures can shape individual susceptibility, and how accurate EMF assessment requires sophisticated diagnostic protocols that go far beyond standard consumer meters.

Dr. Stillman also invites Dr. Ritter to discuss the real-world impact of EMF mitigation, highlighting cases in which environmental assessment and shielding led to meaningful improvements in sleep, neurological symptoms, and overall function. Their discussion underscores the importance of addressing root causes, integrating physics into modern medical practice, and remaining open to evidence that challenges established assumptions. This episode is a deep dive into the complexity of the brain, the importance of restorative sleep, and the evolving science of environmental medicine, offering listeners a thoughtful, medically responsible look at how holistic and integrative approaches can enhance patient care.

To learn more about Dr. Ritter, his work in EMF research, or to get in touch, visit emfhometesting.com.

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