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The Powerful Concept of Hormesis

March 10, 2023 | 4 Comments | Greg Dawson

Far from being weak or vulnerable in the face of change, the human body is designed to continuously adapt to and thrive in a largely unpredictable environment. Welcome to the powerful concept of eustress –  or hormesis: the physiological phenomenon whereby the body derives long-term benefits and strength from short, potent episodes of challenge or […]

Advanced Supplementation Insights for Practitioners

February 22, 2023 | No Comments | Cheryl Wooster

Hi! Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about ‘Advanced Supplementation Insights for Practitioners.’ You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away. Here is some of what we covered: CoQ10 with statins – yes! […]

Advanced Supplementation Insights for Practitioners

February 10, 2023 | 35 Comments | Cheryl Wooster

Hi! Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about ‘Advanced Supplementation Insights for Practitioners.’ You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away. Here is some of what we covered: CoQ10 with statins – yes! […]

Too Much of a Good Thing Exacerbates Disease: Essential Practitioner Know-How

January 18, 2023 | 42 Comments | Cheryl Wooster

Hi! Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about ‘Too Much of a Good Thing Exacerbates Disease: Essential Practitioner Know-How.’ You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away. Here is some of what we […]

Histamine Considerations for Long-Haul COVID Syndrome

January 3, 2023 | 1 Comment | Cheryl Wooster

  Scientific investigation of many aspects of COVID illness and Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC) is ongoing – exploring the most common mechanisms at play in promoting Long-Haul or Post-Covid syndrome and looking at possible interventions.  Because of our focus on bio-individual imbalances and disease dynamics, Functional Medicine is an ideal lens through which […]

Pros and Pitfalls of Stool Testing: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking

December 21, 2022 | No Comments | Cheryl Wooster

  In the clinical application of Functional Medicine (FxMED), we frequently experience the truth of Hippocrates’ famous quote – All disease begins in the gut. And if it doesn’t begin there, disease is often exacerbated in the gastrointestinal tract through a host of varying mechanisms. Hence, it’s critical for practitioners to explore the role of the […]

Clinical Misconceptions! Practitioner Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding Back the Future of Functional Medicine

December 14, 2022 | 45 Comments | Cheryl Wooster

Hi! Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about ‘Clinical Misconceptions! Practitioner Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding Back the Future of Functional Medicine‘ You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away. Here are […]

A Potent Perspective Shift: Gratitude for (Surprising?) Functional Medicine Tools

November 22, 2022 | 76 Comments | Clinical Tip Team

Hi! In celebration of Thanksgiving this month here in the US, I am sharing some powerful and perhaps unexpected things I am grateful for through the functional medicine lens. Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video. Join us for this entertaining but also practical pearl-packed […]

Overlooked Disease Dynamics for Practitioners

November 15, 2022 | 44 Comments | Cheryl Wooster

Hi! Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about  ‘Overlooked Disease Dynamics for Practitioners‘ You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away. Here are some of the things we’ll be discussing: There are […]

COVID related Zinc/Copper Considerations

November 10, 2022 | 4 Comments | Cheryl Wooster

Scientific investigation of many aspects of COVID illness and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) is ongoing – exploring the most common mechanisms at play in promoting Long-Haul or Post-Covid syndrome and looking at possible interventions.  Because of our focus on bio-individual imbalances and disease dynamics, Functional Medicine is an ideal lens through which to […]