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 Measuring the Impact of Functional Medicine

Many practitioners have encountered patients whose routine lab results fall within “normal” ranges, yet their symptoms persist—ranging from fatigue...

4 April 2025
 The Clinical Value of Monitoring Magnesium Levels in Functional Medicine

Many patients are magnesium-deficient, yet it often goes undetected with standard serum testing. Magnesium plays a role in hundreds of physiological...

4 April 2025
 The Rise of Integrative and Functional Medicine in the US

For decades, conventional medicine has dominated American healthcare through pharmaceutical interventions and procedural approaches. However, with...

1 April 2025
 Functional Medicine vs Conventional Medicine

Conventional medicine is effective for acute issues, using medications and procedures to manage symptoms. But for chronic conditions like metabolic...

11 March 2025
 cancer warnings on alcohol labels

Is It Time to Rethink Alcohol? For decades, the conversation around alcohol has focused on moderation rather than risk. While tobacco products have...

7 February 2025
 Functional Medicine

Are your patients stuck in a cycle of prescriptions and temporary relief, rather than achieving long-term wellness? Functional medicine takes a...

7 February 2025
 The Thyroid’s Role in Hormonal Balance

Accurate hormone testing is a foundational aspect of modern healthcare, helping to identify imbalances that impact metabolism, energy levels, mood,...

6 February 2025
 BMI

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the importance of comprehensive health assessments has become increasingly evident. Traditional...

2 January 2025
 Integrative Medicine

The landscape of modern medicine is shifting, with a growing emphasis on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just disease...

27 December 2024
 Toxic Heavy Metals in Everyday Items

Pause for a moment. Think about the objects you and your patients interact with daily: the go-to lipstick, the trendy cookware, and the children’s...

9 October 2024
 Weight Loss Testing

We all know that weight loss is often used as a strategy for improving overall health, but can it also stabilize your patients' hormones? A recent...

9 October 2024
 Hormones & Immunity

When patients present with symptoms like waning energy or changes in libido, physicians often consider hormones, as these are often seen as the most...

7 October 2024
 Communicating Lab Testing to Patients

Allergy testing plays a pivotal role in identifying and managing various health conditions, yet patients often underappreciate its benefits. This can...

31 July 2024
 ADHD Management

Comprehensive ADHD Management Strategies In a recent episode of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s podcast, Pathways to Well-Being, Dr. Kate...

19 July 2024
 Wellness Screening

Why Wellness Panels are Important for Preventative Health Screenings Physicians generally acknowledge and strongly endorse the benefits of primary...

5 June 2024
 Biological Aging

Fasting-Mimicking Diet May Help Reduce Biological Aging A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that a fasting-like diet, known as...

24 April 2024

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