Health Equations Consultant

Lynne August, founder and director of Health Equations, is a 1973 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. Following her internship in pediatrics, she trained in internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

Lynne was one of the first holistic physicians in the country. During 12 years in private practice, she successfully integrated conventional and alternative medicine as well as served on the board of the American Holistic Medical Association. In 1987, Lynne retired from the practice of medicine in favor of creating health, practicing health.

Recognized as a pioneer in nutritional medicine, Lynne began her clinical research on hyperinsulinism and diabetes in medical school. The five years she spent under the tutelage of the late Dr. Emanuel Revici - the world renowned researcher of “nontoxic (lipid) chemotherapy” - combined with Lynne‚Äôs decade as a biological farmer immersed in soil science, are the main inspirations for her innovative work with blood chemistry and nutrition.

In addition to creating Health Equations in 1990, Lynne also founded Health Equations Research Inc. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to therapeutic lipid research and public and professional education about lipids and dietary fats.

Lynne is an exceptional educator, researcher, and consultant who has engaged thousands of health professionals and individuals in the art and science of “cultivating health according to nature.”