Meet Your Doctor
Christina Miller, MD
Not accepting new patients.
“Together we are healthier”
Overview: Dr. Chris Miller is double board-certified in emergency and integrative medicine. Due to her own health concerns with an autoimmune disease, she left the ER after ten years and radically changed her practice to lifestyle medicine. She has practiced integrative and lifestyle medicine since 2012 in Aspen, Colorado and southern Vermont and currently lives in Colorado. Dr. Miller began practicing lifestyle telemedicine in 2020 and is licensed to practice in 23 states.
Training Institutions: Dr. Miller attended medical school at Loyola, Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, and completed her two residencies at Indiana University for Internal Medicine and Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine, where she was a chief resident. Dr. Miller completed fellowship training at Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and received a certification from the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Clinical Expertise: Dr. Miller specializes in autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation, optimization of overall health, lipids, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and gut health. She is very passionate about microbiome research and everything autoimmune and inflammation related.
My Philosophy: I am passionate about helping people reverse chronic illness and optimize their health. I believe that the body can heal itself with the proper tools. Because every patient is unique, I create individualized plans and work with each person to improve their health and well-being.
Interests: Spending time outdoors, hiking, skiing, playing with her puppies, cooking, yoga, reading, spending time with friends, and laughing.
Languages: English
My Perspectives
The Best Holiday Gift
by Dr. Christina Miller The holidays can be one of the happiest times of the year, but sometimes it can feel like survival just getting through. According to the CDC, there are more deaths from heart attacks and strokes on Christmas Day and through New Year’s Day than...
What we eat matters
by Dr. Christina Miller What we eat matters. This seems more true now than ever. Every bite we put into our mouths affects our nutrient status, microbiome, cellular function, and current and long-term health. As a plant-based physician, I have the great honor of...
Breast Cancer Awareness
by Dr. Christina Miller October is breast cancer awareness month. For everyone who is a woman, has a sister, wife, daughter, mother, or female friend, this is for you. Breast cancer is a common type of cancer in the United States. It occurs in 1 in 8 women or about...
My Webinar Replays
Self-love, Fortified yeast, and Iodine | Love.Life Telehealth Q&A
In this Q&A episode our team of plant-based doctors discuss self-love, fortified yeast, iodine, and more! Questions Answered (00:03) – The concept of self-love (11:48) – Do you recommend fortified nutritional yeast or non-fortified? (16:58) – Could you please talk...
Weight-loss, Inflammation, and Cravings | Love.Life telehealth Q&A
During this Q&A, the PBTH doctors discuss: B12 supplement recommendations, tips for losing weight, which plants reduce inflammation, and salt cravings. Questions Answered (00:04) - I have an autoimmune disease. Can you tell me the difference between Twinlab...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Answer Your Questions | Blood sugar labs, Diarrhea, K2
During this Q&A, our Plant-based Telehealth doctors discuss K2 supplements, Blood sugar labs, and Diarrhea. Questions Answered (00:03) - Success Stories (08:36) - What is your perspective on vitamin K2 and Natto? (13:59) - What are your thoughts on hypoglycemic...
Welcoming Dr. Alon Sitzer! | Q&A | Ways to deal with fatigue
In this Q&A, our Plant based Telehealth doctors introduce Dr. Alon Sitzer and discuss ways to overcome fatigue. Questions Answered (00:04) - Introducing Dr. Alon Sitzer (02:54) - Dealing with fatigue (12:01) - 12 steps that you can do today to begin to reduce your...
How To Properly Recover from Injuries | Lifestyle Medicine Q&A
The PBTH doctors discuss the proper way to recover from surgeries, accidents, and much more! In addition, they talk about: -What you should eat to increase your recovery time. -Why your gut health is critical to your ability to recover. -Whether eating bread is...
Lifestyle vs. Functional Medicine and Thyroid Treatments | Plant Based Telehealth Q&A
During this Q&A, the PBTH doctors discuss: -Differences between functional and lifestyle medicine -Pros and cons of melatonin supplements -Ways to deal with muscle soreness -How to be plant-based in a family of meat-eaters -Things to look out for in Thyroid...
Tips For Overcoming Food Addiction | Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Q&A
During this episode, the PBTH doctors will discuss ways to overcome food addiction through Cognitive Behavior Therapy, journaling, mindfulness, and much more! Questions Answered (00:04) - Intro (10:41) - Are there any alternatives for salty snacks? Chips, Nuts, and...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Discuss Ways You Can Improve Your Brain Health
The PBTH doctors discuss brain health, gut health, and hypothyroidism. Questions Answered (00:15) - Intro (06:07) - Mood Disorders (08:27) - What can I do to improve my brain health besides just eating whole food plant-based? (11:46) - The APOE gene (14:53) - Do you...
Tips From Lifestyle Medicine Doctors | Improving Arthritis
According to the CDC, up to 25% of Americans have arthritis. Dr. Miller discusses how arthritis forms and ways to help prevent and treat it. In addition, Dr. Miller, Dr. Marbas, and Dr. Scheuer discuss ways to improve your weight, B12 supplement recommendations, and...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Answer Questions | Holiday tips, Bone health, Hypothyroidism
In this episode our crew of plant-based doctors discuss advice for surviving the hollidays, Osteoporosis, and Hypothyroidism. Questions Answered (00:03) - Any general tips for surviving the holidays? (10:45) - Are there any plant-based doctors who speak Spanish in...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Answer Your Questions | Guru syndrome, Sinus issues, Sodium
In this Q&A, plant-based doctors answer questions about Guru syndrome, hair loss, eating plant-based while traveling, and much more. Questions Answered 00:03) - Last winter, the skin on my hands, primarily left hand, became inflamed with cracking and sores. My...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Answer Your Questions | Night cramps, Asthma, Folic acid
On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions about supplements to help with night cramps, foods that help with Asthma, and folic acid supplements. Questions Answered (00:35) - Could you share what you guys are doing for Halloween and kind of to get through...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Answer Questions | HRT, Hyperthyroidism, Lab Tests
On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions about risks of hormone replacement therapy, foods that help with cancer, and much more. Questions Answered (00:03) - What do you think of thermography? (02:16) - Do mushrooms have the power to prevent and diminish...
Improving Your Skin Health | Q&A with Dr. Apple Bodemer
In this episode, guest Dr. Apple Bodemer, whose specialty is dermatology, discusses ways to improve your skin health. Questions Answered (00:03) - is Dr. Apple Bodemer, could you give us a little bit of background on you, and what your specialty is, and how you got...
Improving Your Kidney Health | Special guest Dr. Sean Hashemi
Special guest Dr. Sean Hashemi discusses different ways you can improve your Kidney health. Questions Answered (00:04) - Dr. Hashmi, could you tell us a little about yourself? (02:04) - What would be the guiding principles for someone who is worried about their kidney...
Q&A with Plant Based Nutrition Support Group
Special guests Paul Chatlin & Lisa Smith discuss how their organization Plant Based Nutrition Support Group offers communities to anyone looking to use a plant-based diet to treat their chronic diseases. Questions Answered (00:33) - Introducing the Plant Based...
Welcome Dr. Colin Zhu | Discussing: Spices, Air Fryers, and Cookware
In this Q&A, we welcome our newest doctor, Dr. Colin Zhu, to the team! Our Plant-based Telehealth doctors discuss whether air frying is healthy, tips for spicing-up a bland meal, and much more! Questions Answered (00:13) - Introducing Dr. Colin Zhu. (08:47)...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Q&A | Dementia, Iron, Osteoporosis
The PBTH doctors discuss how a plant-based diet affects iron levels, dementia, osteoporosis, and much more! Questions Answered (00:04) - Do you know a dietician that is wholefood plant-based and knowledgeable of hemochromatosis? (02:44) - I have been on a wholefood...
Lifestyle Medicine Doctors Q&A | Fasting, Menopause, Sleeping habits
Our Plant Based Telehealth doctors answer questions regarding intermittent fasting, menopause, and healthy sleep habits, and late-night snacking. Questions Answered (00:03) - Any advice for hot flashes? (03:24) - What are the optimal levels of vitamin B, D,...
Supplements, Covid, and Constipation | Q&A with Lifestyle Medicine Doctors
On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions about recommended supplements, ways to improve your health post Covid, and constipation. Questions Answered (01:59) - Is one tablespoon of flax, half a tablespoon of walnut butter, one tablespoon of walnuts, one...
Essentials for Plant-Based Diet with Guest Dr. Michael Greger
In this video our plant-based doctors answer your questions about suppliments, olive oil, and kidney disease, with quest speaker Dr. Michael Greger. Questions Answered (00:47) - Dr. Michael Greger, do you have any new projects that you like to share with us or...
Welcome Dr. Kim Scheuer | Fibromyalgia, Impossible burgers, and Iodine
On this Q&A plant-based doctors Dr. Chris Miller and Dr. Laurie Marbas welcome Dr. Kim Scheuer and answer questions about fibromyalgia, Impossible burgers, and Iodine tests. Questions Answered (00:03) - Introducing Dr. Kim Scheuer (02:34) - Do children who eat...
PlantPure Nation | Q&A with Guest Speaker Nelson Campbell
In this Q&A, We welcome guest speaker Nelson Campbell and answer questions about PlantPure. Learn more about PlantPure Nation and Nelson Campbell https://www.plantpurenation.com/. Questions Answered (00:12) - Can you tell us about PlantPure (10:18) - How can I...
Heart Health and Cardiovascular Disease, with Guest Speaker Dr. Nicole Harkin
In this Q&A, our plant-based doctors welcome Dr. Kim Scheuer to the team. Guest speaker Dr. Nicole Harkin joins us as we answer your questions, discuss heart disease, and the effects of your diet on your cardiovascular health. You can learn more about Dr. Nicole...
Plant-based Nutrition | Live Q&A | GERD, Blood work, and A1C
In this Q&A, our plant-based doctors answer questions about plant-based nutrition, GERD, Blood work, and A1C. Questions Answered (00:40) - Silent GERD, Causes and Remedies (06:53) - Would you recommend surgery for a hiatal hernia for an 82 year old? (08:24) -...
Your Personal Health Journey | Live Q&A | Cholesterol & Cravings
On this Q&A our plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss how to get through the sometimes difficult process of healing, cravings, and high cholesterol. Questions Answered (00:47) - What to do if your cholesterol remains high or you can't lose weight...
What’s Missing from Medicine, Q&A with Guest Dr. Saray Stancic
On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss the many ways lifestyle medicine can improve your health. Questions Answered (02:38) - Introducing Dr. Saray Stancic (10:31) - Can you tell us about your film "Code Blue"? (15:55) - Where can I watch...
Welcome Dr. Jeffrey Pierce | Pregnancy, Hair-loss, and Hemochromatosis
Welcoming our newest doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Pierce, to our group of plant-based physicians! Dr. Pierce and the team discuss supplements for families with plant-based diets, hair-loss, and hemochromatosis. Questions Answered 01:48 - Special considerations for pregnant...
How to Monitor Your Health | Lifestyle Medicine Doctor Q&A
In this week’s webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer a series of questions asked by the live audience on all topics related to medical conditions, plant based nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Questions Answered (08:01) - What are your thoughts on...
Live Audience Questions | Lifestyle Medicine Doctors
In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer a series of questions asked by the live audience on all topics related to medical conditions, plant based nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Questions Answered (01:34) - Do you have any advice for...
Discussing Lifestyle Telemedicine
In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas discuss the incredible opportunities of practicing lifestyle telemedicine and how patients can best partner with their doctor to get, and stay, healthy. Questions Answered (00:52) - The complications of...
Getting Started on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas, and special guest Julieanna Hever, The Plant-Based Dietician, discuss and answer audience questions about getting started on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet. Questions Answered (02:11) - Adding vegetables...
Optimize your Immunity | Live Q&A With Lifestyle Medicine Doctors
On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss the most effective ways to optimize your immunity. Questions Answered (02:33) - Immune system and immunity (09:05) - The gut microbiome (13:54) - So what is an antioxidant? (15:03) - Important vitamins...
Protecting Your Child's Health | Live Q&A
On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss key aspects of protecting your child's health. Questions Answered (00:03) - Children's immune system (09:21) - Getting children to eat fruit (13:23) - Make healthy eating fun! (15:05) - The "one bite"...
Skin Health
In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer questions about keeping your skin healthy. Questions Answered (00:39) - Understanding our skin, our largest organ (06:18) - Our skin as a reflection of our internal health (10:45) - Some common...
Habit Change
In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer questions about habit change. Questions Answered (01:00) - Why do we care about changing habits? (07:50) - What's needed to create behavior change? (10:28) - Developing a growth mindset (11:58) -...
Welcome Dr. Klaper
In this week's live Q&A, Dr. Marbas and Dr. Miller welcome Dr. Michael Klaper to the PlantBasedTeleHealth Team. Dr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical...
Food Addiction
In this week's webinar, Dr. Miller and Dr. Marbas answer all your questions about food addiction. Questions Answered (02:40) - Dr. Miller & Dr. Marbas on food addiction. (11:27) - Assessing your susceptibility food addiction. (15:45) - Dealing with cravings...
Thyroid Health
In this week's webinar, Dr. Miller and Dr. Marbas answer all your questions about thyroid health. Questions Answered (00:47) - What is the thyroid and what does it do? (06:01) - Dr. Marbas's experience with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. (10:34) - The importance of...