Posts in Functional Medicine
Episode #266: Brendan Vermeire: The Surprising Connection Between Inflammation, Biomarkers, and Mental Health

We dive into societal pressures around food and alcohol, the impact of social media on mental health, and the need for nuance in health discussions. We also discuss the role of inflammation, neuroendocrine dysregulation, nutrient status, and neurotrophic factors in mental health disorders, while highlighting the need for objective lab testing to track physiological function and identify root causes.

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Episode #137: Why Holistic Dentistry–How it Improves Overall Health & Longevity

In this episode, Dr. Dome and I nerd out on oral health, specifically the importance of holistic dentistry vs. conventional (what to look for and what to avoid), the changes in dentistry (moving away from the drill, fill, bill model), the mouth’s role in the microbiome, and how your dentist can be your greatest health ally for clues there could be malfunction in the body.  Learn all the biohacking steps Dr. Dome uses at his clinic that gets dramatic results with his patients.

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Episode #135: Could Thymus Regulation be the Key to Immunity and Health?

A rapid treatment for chronic conditions? Could it be that there is actually a more simple way of treating chronic conditions like Lyme, mold, EBV, shingles, CIRS, etc., than current medicine teaches?  It’s always a question of what to treat first with chronically ill people, especially when they are incredibly sensitive.

My returning guest and expert in chronic illness and peptides is Dr. Holtorf and his clinic’s approach starts with addressing the immune system from a different perspective than most—the thymus gland. Tune in to Episode 135 to find out how Dr. Holtorf’s medical group addresses autoimmune and other chronic conditions with progressive rapid treatments. 

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Episode #127: Optimal Ranges for Blood Work & What They Actually Can Tell You

Functional medicine tests are great, but not everyone has the funds or access to a Functional MD. My guest, Dr. Suzanne Turner is the perfect doctor to talk with us about conventional and functional testing options, the suite of labs she prefers to run and what ranges she uses in her practice. She also dives into debunking cholesterol myths, how and where epigenetics fit in and of course, she’s not leaving the conversation without us discussing peptides, specifically AT1001 (Larazotide). If you have celiac, gluten sensitivity or leaky gut, this cutting-edge compound is something you may want to consider.

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Episode #125: Functional Medicine Workup & Protocol for Thyroid Imbalances

In this episode, Dr. Amie and I discuss functional medicine workup and protocols for thyroid imbalances. Do you suffer from low or high thyroid but stuck trying to find answers to fix your health? Dr. Amie is the “Thyroid-Fixer” and we talk about the conglomeration of symptoms those with thyroid imbalances may be experiencing, how the autoimmune switch gets turned on and possible underlying causes of thyroid issues, what role gluten plays in thyroid health, nutrient deficiencies, lifestyle hacks, the myth of iodine, what labs to ask your doctor for and what are actually healthy ranges, as well as the various thyroid hormones, especially T2. Tune in to learn how Dr. Amie’s approach can help you get to “optimization land”!

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Episode #117: Feel Better, Faster & Take Control of Your Health for Good

In this episode, Reed Davis and I discuss how you can take control of your own health and end the cycle of trial and error by identifying opportunities for healing. Are you stuck on the hamster wheel of subclinical or ill health? Does every doctor tell you nothing is wrong? Do you have low energy, libido or mood? Do you struggle to manage stress, sleep, or always get sick? These are just some of the common complaints…but common doesn't mean normal or healthy. So how do we end this metabolic chaos? Whether you are an existing medical practitioner or general person who just wants to heal their own body, Reed discusses his proven DRESS framework, how to curate the right data to uncover the most dysfunction in the body, hormone & adrenal support, food sensitivity testing, intelligent supplementation, nutrition and so much more.

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Episode #113: The Healing Power of Ozone for Our Bodies & Planet

In this episode, Eileen Durfee and I discuss all the questions you could possibly have about the healing powers of ozone. Are you looking to reduce your toxic load? Have chronic Candida or chronic infection? Are you worried about getting sick from contaminated foods? What about wanting more energy? Ozone has gotten a bad rap over the years because it’s misused and misunderstood. We cover it all in this one, plus myths, the science of why ozone works, usage and safety tips.

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Episode #112: The Connection Between Cell Danger Response & Mitochondrial Dysfunction

In this episode, Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D., FAARFM, and I discuss all things cellular health! What is cell danger response, how to have mitochondrial optimization, nutrient deficiencies and potential causes, what supplementation and peptides are best to start with, how to balance essential fatty acids (including the bioavailability and proper ratios of animal vs plant sources), a targeted approach to improving your cellular membranes, where to get testing and look for trained practitioners, and much more!. No matter where you are on your health journey, Dr. John shares so many lifestyle and medical pearls in this one, including his top 3 tips to vibrant health!

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Episode # 63: How Functional Medicine is Contending with Diabetes and Chronic Illness

Find out how the functional medicine field is leading the way with a personalized approach to diabetes, obesity, and chronic illness care. We also discuss the root causes of insulin resistance and how inflammation plays a role.

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