Sleepless nights can be more than just an occasional inconvenience—they often come with exhaustion, frustration, and confusion about why nothing seems to help. If you’ve (or your patients have) tried…
Protecting your skin from UV radiation isn’t just about minimizing sunburns—it’s about slowing a significant accelerant of biological aging that triggers oxidative stress, immune suppression, and cellular senescence. While traditional…
Starting and growing an integrative medical practice is a transformative journey that requires careful planning, commitment, and adaptability. Often, integrative and functional medicine providers are great clinicians when it comes…
By the end of my book tour in 2022—one of the most amazing but intense experiences of my life—you could scrape me off the floor. (Who knew? I certainly didn’t…
Mitochondria are crucial for life, and increasingly research is finding that they hold the key to better aging and longevity, as a critical hallmark of aging. While optimising mitochondrial health…
This month: Yes, yes, yes: intensive lifestyle interventions (4 papers); omega-3 fatty acids and exercise all WORK on preventing and/or reversing cognitive impairment, including in those with genetic risk (including…
Sip Your Way to Health: The Glow & Thrive Mocktail Recipe for Longevity The New Year is a time for fresh starts, thoughtful intentions, and celebrations with loved…
Happy holidays everyone! As you enjoy the festive season, I wanted to take a moment to share with you below some of the highlights from this past year here at…
Hippocrates is said to have stated “All diseases begin in the gut.” 2000 years later, advancement in gastrointestinal testing, like the GI360™ stool profile from Doctor’s Data, allows medical professionals…
Since my time in a laboratory at the start of my career in 2006, where I was a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine (including principal…
This month, we are sharing short summaries of some of the key research and news pieces that we have been paying attention to. Our focus spans intriguing questions about health…
If you prioritize your health, you’re likely familiar with the foods and supplements that support muscle growth, heart health, and a robust immune system. But have you considered your brain…
Join me for a fascinating conversation around an exciting breakthrough in dementia detection that’s offering real hope for early intervention. Dr. Hans Frykman, Chief Scientific Officer at Neurocode Laboratories, is…
We’re witnessing an exciting shift in how we understand gut health and disease—and it’s all thanks to the powerful metabolites produced by the microbiome, like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and…
In this episode, we’re diving into exposomics—one of the most cutting-edge fields in environmental medicine. We in the functional medicine space have long embraced this approach that focuses on the…
Join me and Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, my brilliant friend, scientist, and the powerhouse CEO of Pendulum, for our deepest dive yet into all things Akkermansia. This free-flowing conversation will take…
For many struggling with depression, the message they often hear from traditional care is “just live with it” or “there’s nothing more we can do.” In today’s episode, we’re challenging…
I’m really excited about this one—Dr. Greg Kelly is back with us, and we’re diving deep into NAD, a molecule that’s finally getting the attention it deserves. If you’ve heard…
I was thrilled to finally sit down with Dr. Greg Fahy, whose groundbreaking work in aging has truly reshaped our understanding of what’s possible. His 2019 TRIIM study, showing clear…
The brain’s ability to recover after trauma is astonishing—and often overlooked in conventional care. In this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, I sit down with Dr. David Musnick,…
“What if the key to optimizing hormone therapy isn’t just in the hormones themselves, but in understanding the way they break down in the body?” In today’s episode, I’m thrilled…
How do we prevent cognitive decline before it even begins? The answer might not be what you think. I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Dr. Owen Phillips, a Stanford-trained…
Talking with Dr. Julie Faitg was a powerful reminder of just how much we’re discovering about mitochondria and aging. When you pair an elite mitochondrial scientist with a breakthrough nutrient…
Wow, I am beyond honored that the great Dr. Artemis Simopoulos joined me on New Frontiers. Basically, if you’re thinking about omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, it’s because…
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Dr. Fitzgerald received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Physician
Kenneth A. Litwin, MD FACP IFMCP, is a highly respected, board-certified Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine physician.
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Darisa Espinal, ND, MS, received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport. She earned her BS in…
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Melissa Parker, MS CNS CDN, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. During a decade-long career in the fashion industry she completed…
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Miranda Kusi, MS CNS CDN, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist with a MS degree in Human Nutrition from the University…
We love this combination of creamy oats, sweet apples, and warming spices for a fall or winter breakfast. It also works with peaches instead of apples! Oats are rich…
Sip Your Way to Health: The Glow & Thrive Mocktail Recipe for Longevity The New Year is a time for fresh starts, thoughtful intentions, and celebrations with loved…
Nourishing Autumn Vegetable Soup for Longevity As the crisp October air begins to settle in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a warm bowl of Hearty Autumn Vegetable…
As October brings a chill to the air, there’s nothing better than a comforting, creamy dish to warm you up. This Dairy-Free Creamy Pumpkin and Sage Risotto delivers all…
This vibrant fall salad is packed with methylation-supporting nutrients, featuring a variety of colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and fresh herbs. The ingredients are carefully chosen to provide a balance…
Functional Fudge Cake Functional Fudge Cake Servings Prep Time Cook Time 12servings 10minutes 45minutes Servings Prep Time 12servings 10minutes Cook Time 45minutes Course Dessert Ingredients 12 tbsp. ghee approximately 3/4…
This quick gluten-free, yeast-free bread recipe requires very little effort and is a pleasantly tasty surprise. Plus it’s main ingredient – sunflower seeds – are a Younger You longevity superfood.…
This is a great, family-friendly weeknight meal – the sauce melds with the cauliflower rice in a way that even picky eaters shouldn’t care that it’s not actual rice. Or,…
This is a quick and simple way to get in a large amount of your epinutrient-rich foods for the day and is my go-to breakfast and lunch combo. You can…
If you’re short on time, this is the perfect dish to prepare in advance to enjoy with your favorite protein for an easy and quick lunch or dinner. The recipe…
After exercise, food sources of antioxidants (in other words, all the ingredients in this recipe) are fabulously regenerative for the body. This recipe is also chock-full of electrolytes (such…
If you are looking for a nutrient-dense meal to impress your guests – look no further. This Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowl is sure to please! The bowl is packed full…