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"Functional Medicine is the future of conventional medicine
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It seeks to identify and address the root causes of disease...not a collection of independent organs.
It treats the whole system, not just the symptoms."Dr. Mark Hyman, MD
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Featured Articles
The Functional Medicine Approach
Dr. Valencia Ray, MD, a functional medicine doctor specializes in mind-body-spirit medicine, provides an overview on the holistic approach to health & well-being that considers all the parts that make us who we are.
Dr. Farah Sultan, MD, discusses common yet overlooked potential causes of poor sleep and insomnia, along with evidence-based functional medicine lifestyle tools that can help address these issues and optimize sleep.
Dr. Carrie Lam, MD, a functional medicine doctor who specializes in adrenal fatigue, shares the functional medicine approach to chronic stress along with practical tips she recommends to her patients and uses in her personal life.
Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD, a functional medicine physician who specializes in anti-aging medicine, discusses some of the basic principles of the combined approach she often uses in her practice.
Dr. Anil Bajnath, MD, IFMCP, a functional medicine doctor and a pioneer in the field of precision medicine, covers some of the core principles of his personalized functional medicine approach.
Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, a functional medicine doctor who specializes in anti-aging medicine, shares some of the key principles to healthy skin from the inside out.
Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, MD, shares her favorite techniques to relieve stress and improve our response to challenging situations.
An overview on peptide therapy with Dr. Neil Paulvin, DO. Learn what are peptides, how do they work, common safe uses, benefits vs. risks, and more.
An interview with Dr. Lara Salyer, DO, IFMCP, on her protocol for burnout, including diagnosis , burnout vs. stress, treatment, diet & supplements.
Dr. Jyoti Patel, MD, discusses the connection between digestive health and our emotional wellness, and key lifestyle changes that can help support our gut health and well-being.
Dr. Reba Peoples, MD, discusses the core fundamentals of functional psychiatry, including five practical guidelines that can help conquer stress and achieve emotional wellness.
Dr. Urcuyo, MD, shares his functional medicine approach to healthy aging and longevity, including five guidelines that can improve health and quality of life as we age.
Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, discusses the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and shares key practical steps you can do in order to protect your physical health and mental wellness.
Dr. Kendall Ritz, MD, shares four key fundamental aspects of Lifestyle Medicine we should all do in order to support our physical health and emotional wellness.
Dr. Jessica Jellison, MD, shares her functional medicine approach to chronic fatigue syndrome, including common causes, symptoms, risks, diet and supplements.
Dr. Angie Martinez, MD, discusses the importance of the mitochondria to our health, common mitochondria issues, and natural ways to optimize mitochondrial function.
Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, shares her approach to a healthy, nutrient dense, keto diet, as a tool to maintain long-lasting energy, help fatigue, and support gut and overall health.
Dr. Loy Anderson, MD, shares her experience with Direct Neurofeedback, its effect on the nervous system, benefits and side effects she has seen in her clinic.
Dr. Jennifer Kessmann, MD, discusses the functional medicine approach to autoimmune diseases with key natural lifestyle and dietary options.
Dr. Ann Shippy, MD review of the dangers of mold toxicity, common ways of exposure, symptoms, testing, diet and other natural treatment options.
Dr. Chanel Heermann, MD, Functional psychiatrist, discusses seven key foundations of health and happiness to holistically address women's mental health
Dr. Tamika Henry, MD, discusses the top causes that can make it hard to lose weight, and effective evidence based guidelines for a healthy weight loss you can maintain.
Dr. Jennifer Kessmann, MD, discusses the functional medicine approach to detoxification, when detox may be necessary and how to naturally & safely detox your body.
Dr. Marsha Nunley, MD, discusses functional medicine Bredesen Protocol approach to Alzheimer’s disease & dementia, and the importance of early detection.
Dr. Karen Johnson, MD, discusses what is the elimination diet, when it may be needed, list of foods to eat/avoid, supplements and other plan guidelines.
Dr. David Musnick, MD overview on his chronic pain management and treatment approach, including addressing a dysfunctional pain processing system and strategies to normalize pain receptors.
Dr. Angie Martinez, MD, discusses functional medicine approaches to gut health including the elimination diet, intermittent fasting, gut healing foods & supplements.
Dr. Marjorie Ordene, MD, discusses the Bredesen protocol approach to cognitive decline, Alzheimer's and dementia, and the importance of early evaluation.
Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot, MD, discusses the functional medicine approach to type II diabetes, the importance of pre diabetes diagnosis, and key lifestyle factors.
Dr. David Musnick, MD, shares his functional medicine approach to mTBI, head injuries and concussions that addresses the pathophysiology of brain injuries.
Dr. Sommer White, MD overview of the macrobiotic diet plan basics: macrobiotic philosophy, lifestyle, list of foods to eat and avoid, pros and cons.
Dr. Angie Martinez, MD, discusses the importance of gut health to overall health, risk factors, and common issues that can be caused by poor gut health.
Dr. Sommer White, MD, discusses how IV vitamin therapy works, benefits, types, pros and cons, risks and side effects you should know before.
Dr. Reshma Patel, MD, covers the functional medicine approach to HPA axis dysfunction including: causes, diet, supplements, stress management & exercise.
Dr. Karen Johnson, MD, discusses chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) including causes, biotoxin illness exposure, symptoms, testing, and treatment.
Dr. Reshma Patel, MD, explains what is HPA axis dysfunction including stages, common symptoms, causes, testing and the connection to "adrenal fatigue."