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The Gut Microbiome: How our Dietary and Lifestyle Habits Impact Diversity and Resilience
by Olivia Moeller We often talk about the importance of a healthy microbiome, but what does that exactly look like? Our lead nutrition resident, Olivia Moeller, MS, CNS takes a deep…
The American Epidemic of Micronutrient-Related Malnutrition
Research indicates that Americans are significantly deficient in many critical nutrients due to the Standard American Diet (SAD). The SAD diet is high in processed foods and empty calories, leading…
Surprise! 5 Potential Benefits of Lectins
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SIBO – How to Avoid the Recovery Trap and Unlock Healing
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Harnessing the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis to Improve the Stress Response
New understandings of the intricate connections between gut and brain are revolutionizing medicine’s approach to mood, brain function and digestion, giving our “gut-wrenching experiences” or our “gut-feelings” a lot more…
BPA Exposure During a Pandemic
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Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Strengthen the Gut-Brain Health Connection with Butyrate
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Trauma, Biological Embedding, and the Prevention of PTSD
Living in Sandy Hook, practicing medicine in Sandy Hook, my life – and the lives of all of us here – continue to be influenced by the 12/14/12 mass shooting.…
Why we Choose to Practice (and Live) Functional Medicine
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Acne, the Skin Microbiome and Salicylic Acid Treatment
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Each month, I interview the best minds in Functional Medicine. Expect thought-provoking ideas, new research, lots of clinical pearls for practitioners and step-change information for consumers and patients. I hope you join us. Don’t hesitate to email me with ideas for future podcasts.
Immuno-Senescence: What Clinicians Need to Know with Dr. Joseph Raffaele
Folks, if you’ve been following me for any time, you I am fascinated with reversing epigenetic aging. With such research rapidly evolving, there’s always something new to talk about and…
Maladaptive Stress Response, Personality Patterns, and Fatigue with Alex Howard
Living in a pandemic era filled with political, environmental, and social turmoil is tiring – downright exhausting. So is it any wonder the number of chronic fatigue cases has crept…
The Role of Phytochemicals in Chronic Disease Prevention with Dr. Jed Fahey
Although lifespans are getting longer, most Americans spend the last 16 years of their lives managing multiple illnesses with various drugs. With most of our faculties compromised in those final…
Using Metabolomic Analysis For Clinical Insight
So many of us in functional medicine use urine organic acids as an assessment tool, yet we rarely pause to think how they are so intricately connected with the wider…
What does “Evidence-based” look like in Functional Lab Testing?
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Exploring Longevity Medicine and Epigenetic Aging with Dr. Lucia Aronica
What can queen bees teach us about epigenetics? And what do polyphenols, stress, and sunlight have in common? Hint: it has to do with longevity science. To mark our exciting…
The Impact of Therapeutic Dietary Interventions on Disordered Eating
For clinicians, therapeutic dietary interventions such as an elimination diet, a cardiometabolic diet, intermittent fasting, or caloric reduction, are some of the most important tools we have in functional medicine.…
The Role of Neuroplasticity in Chronic Illness & Healing
Within the realm of functional medicine, we are quite successful at restoring some order to this cacophonous symphony of chronic illness, and getting our patients better to an extent. However,…
Comparing Saliva, Urine, and Serum Hormone Testing: Choosing the Best Test for Each Patient
Have you ever looked at serum hormone levels and scratched your head, wondering why there was such a difference between your patient’s clinical signs and the numbers on the report?…
Nutrition’s Role in the Epigenetic Origins of Health and Disease with Judith Finlayson
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The Cell Danger Response: Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipids and Bioactive Lipids
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Integrative Protocols: Focus on Senolytics, Cell Senescence, and the Role of Telomerase Activation
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Clinic Team
Karen L. Herb, MS CNS LDN holds a master’s degree in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, CT.
Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Kenneth A. Litwin, MD FACP IFMCP, is a highly respected, board-certified Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine physician.
Stacey Cantor-Adkins MD, MS, IFMCP, received her MD degree from Stanford University, and then trained as a cardiac anesthesiologist
Elizabeth Bird, MD, FAAP, IFMCP, graduated from The Yale University School of Medicine where she was awarded both the American…
Lara Zakaria PharmD MSc CNS CN CDN is a Nutritionist, specializing in Functional Medicine. She uses scientific evidence as well…
Karen Frank has been working with Dr. Fitzgerald since 2009. She began her coding career in Long Island with the…
Rhonda is a dependable team player with strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Darisa Espinal, ND, MS, received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport. She earned her BS in…
Dr. Rachel Surprenant is a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus in functional medicine approaches to women’s health.
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Recipes
Hormone Balancing Almond and Maca Smoothie
Maca root is an amazing superfood and adaptogenic herb, originating from Peru where it has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. One thing you might not know about…
Grain-Free Blondies
By Nutrition Resident Megan Piffner (@MeganPfiffnerNutrition) Chickpeas for dessert?! There is nothing better than having a treat that also gives you fiber, protein and micronutrients. Chickpeas are rich in potassium.…
Savory Breakfast Bowl
A versatile dish that can easily be prepared for breakfast or lunch, featuring watercress, which contains a high amount of the bioactive chemical, phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC).
Unbelievable Beet Burger
Are you looking for a fresh take on the quintessential American summer favorite – the burger? This gluten and dairy-free vegetarian version accompanied by pickled red onion won’t disappoint.
Shiitake Vegan Pate
Adapted from Eco Parent Magazine This vegan-friendly pate packs some of our favorite epigenetic superstars into a tasty recipe that can be spread on a slice of our Life-Changing Loaf…
Beet Tahini Sauce
By Nutrition resident Jacquelyn Lombardi Social media: @jacquilombari Adapted from: Whole Food Cooking Every Day Beets are rich in beneficial phytonutrients lending to their beautiful pigments. The most studied…
Savory Spinach and Mushroom Quinoa
This is a delicious dish to whip up for any meal – top with eggs for breakfast, include roasted salmon or your additional protein of choice for lunch or dinner,…
Red Lentil Hummus and Roasted Carrots with Kale Salad
From Nutrition resident: Jacquelyn Lombari Adapted from: Cannelle et Vanille Dinner time seems to approach quickly on shorter winter days. With these cold days, I prefer meals that are…
Ancient Dukkah Spice Blend
From Nutrition resident: Jacquelyn Lombari Adapted from: Cannelle et Vanille The nutritional importance of spices can often be overlooked; however, they are a great way to add both flavor…
Middle Eastern Shakshuka
This delicious ethnic dish is a perfect way to warm your heart and your belly during a cold winter day. It should leave you feeling energized and satisfied.
Vanilla Cinnamon Apple Cobbler
This is a great fall and winter dish to go with your meals or it can be enjoyed just as a dessert. I like to use firm, sweet and tart…
Winter Squash Soup
Yes, you can eat your methylation nutrients! This delicious burger is rich in methylation amino acids (methionine, cysteine, taurine), as well as B vitamins, betaine, choline and zinc, cofactors for…