One of our prospective students asked a question of me a few years ago that I simply have to share. A practitioner asked, “I totally get the power of functional medicine. But if someone goes to see a good FM doc, why in the world would they still need a health coach?” Well, because functional medicine […]

Hi! I am so excited to share this Facebook Live and THESE POWERFUL PEARLS of functional medicine with you. At SAFM we honor that scientific knowledge is always evolving. That’s why we regularly revise our content in light of new research findings. This information is CRITICAL for ALL practitioner modalities. Are you confident in your […]

Student Question: I have a couple of clients right now who have very dry skin, hair and brittle nails. Neither one has the budget for specialized testing. Both came to me for weight-loss. We have introduced a fish oil  and a biotin supplement. What specific tips can you give me for  understanding the interconnectedness and […]

Congratulations to SAFM student and AFMC-certified practitioner, Diane! We are celebrating her success with a client suffering from persistent inflamed and itchy skin, chronic bloating/constipation, eczema, joint pain, persistent weight gain, and more. A veritable buffet of functional medicine interconnectedness! Remember:  the skin outside the body is usually a reflection of balance (or lack thereof) […]

Hi! I am so excited to share this Facebook Live and THESE POWERFUL PEARLS of functional medicine with you. At SAFM we honor that scientific knowledge is always evolving. That’s why we are regularly revise our content in light of new research findings. The information is CRITICAL for ALL practitioner modalities. In this video, you […]

(This is a sample entry from the SAFM Q&A Treasure Chest, a tool with hundreds of entries to support students with their client needs. Students get unlimited access as part of SAFM’s functional medicine training program.) Student Question: Hi Tracy, Over the last few years I’ve noticed a few gray hairs, but interestingly, I’ve also […]

Hi! I am so excited to share this Facebook Live and THESE POWERFUL PEARLS of functional medicine with you. At SAFM we honor that scientific knowledge is always evolving. That’s why we are regularly revise our content in light of new research findings. The information is CRITICAL for ALL practitioner modalities. Are you confident in […]

Enjoy the video!  It’s a deep cut from our archives but still a powerful clinical pearl. As we enter the warmer months here in the US, many of our patients and clients will be looking for help avoiding sunburn while still savoring the beautiful weather.  As we all know, it’s obviously important to enjoy the […]

Have you ever wondered why some patients’ sleep is affected strongly by alcohol, while others isn’t? The interconnectedness between alcohol and poor sleep is a rich, important topic. Check out this clinical tip video for some “devil in the detail” that might surprise you! A couple of drinks helps with falling asleep but leaves you […]

I was visiting my Mom, my brother Rob, and his lovely wife Bonny in Memphis, TN this past weekend. Lots of fun.  Deeelicious food.  And a chance to see how spring is busting out in another part of the country. Usually epiphanies about life touch us in unexpected places.  Touchstone moments that can be easily lost […]