It is truly our privilege to continue to bring you the latest in Functional Medicine. It is our hope that through our clinical experience and science-based research and education, we can help change the landscape for patient care for the better.
As we look back over the wealth of content we have shared this past year, we have been so humbled by your feedback and engagement. Below, we highlight our most-read and listened-to articles and podcasts over the past 12 months.
We welcome your comments of course, and please pass share these with anyone in your life who you think may benefit.
-Dr. KF & Team
Top 5 Professional Blogs of 2019
Endodontic Endotoxemia: The Oral-Systemic Connection
Did you know that one in three Americans has untreated tooth decay?1 One in two has a history of gingivitis? Its worst manifestation, periodontal disease, affects nearly 50% of people over the age of 30 in the United States.
Spelt and The Many Shades of Gluten Reactivity
Dr. Elke Cooke, one of the bright-light participants in our current Professional Education cohort, called our attention to spelt. As Dr. Cooke argued, even though it does contain some types of gluten proteins, spelt may in fact be an option for some gluten-reactive individuals.
Glutathione – The “Master” Antioxidant
Glutathione is found in every cell in the body! With proper levels you’ll have amazing energy, glowing skin, healthy detoxification, strong heart and brain function, and possibly even a longer life! Sound too good to be true? Keep reading to learn about the evidence …
Everything You Need to Know About the Mouth, You Already Learned from the Gut
It’s high time a solid, clinician and consumer-friendly book is delivered on the oral microbiome, is it not? Cass Nelson- Dooley began researching the topic years ago, and is now arguably one of the foremost leading experts on integrative interventions for oral health. I interviewed her on New Frontiers years ago, and she’s blogged previously on oral endotoxemia.
Functional Medicine for First Responders
It’s my hope that Functional Medicine practitioners will agree that it’s time to take care of the caretakers so that they can continue to stay strong on the front lines.
Top 5 Consumer Blogs of 2019
Vaccination Prep for Children – What to Know
Parents often reach out to us with questions on vaccination, particularly around how best to prepare for them. Our goal in this article is to arm you with strategies you can use to lower the risk of adverse effects to your child. Please note: This article is not intended to offer recommendations.
Bone Broth Report: Investigating for Lead and Toxic Minerals PLUS Nutritional Value
Do you drink bone broth? We love bone broth, routinely drink it and recommend it to clients. It’s nourishing, versatile, and contains nutrients that promote gut and joint healing, reduce inflammation, build beautiful skin, bolster immunity, and strengthen muscle mass.
The Best Indoor Air Purifying Machines… and Plants!
Surprisingly, indoor air can often be more polluted than outdoor air. Particles from home heating and cooling systems, tobacco smoke, off-gassing from furniture and building materials, and mold spores can all contaminate indoor air.
Allergies – Why Our Approach to Hygiene has Been so Wrong
What if we said that our understanding of what clean and dirty needs to be turned upside down? What could that possibly have to do with allergic diseases? Our Nutrition Programs Director, Romilly Hodges, explains why.
Folate – Perils, Possibilities and Practical Advice
Folate is one of the first nutrients you might think of to support methylation, and for important national health initiatives like the prevention of neural tube defects.
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019
SPONSORED Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Dr. Robert Rountree shares his Expertise (and Powerpoint!)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is an urgent, often unrecognized concern! In today’s episode of New Frontiers, Dr. Fitzgerald talks with one of the founding fathers of functional medicine, Robert Rountree, MD, about this increasingly common condition, how to test for it, and, critically, how to use lifestyle changes and supplements to reduce the amount of fat in the liver and restore health.
Must-know Causes for Refractory Sibo with Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis
A huge, constant question we get from clinicians and patients is: what to do about refractory SIBO? Patients want hope, clinicians want to successfully resolve… Listen to my podcast to discover what one of the greatest minds thinks about all this and more.
What’s the deal with Lectins and Autoimmunity? with Dr. Datis Kharrazian
If you’re practicing functional medicine, you’re aware of the autoimmune paleo diet. You’re pulling folks off of many foods, lowering carbs, reducing or eliminating lectins (including nightshades). In my conversation with Dr. Datis Kharrazian, we talk about his impressive PhD research in stratifying who’s at risk for lectin intolerance.
SPONSORED – Biocidin – Borrelia Research and Clinical Strategies using Botanical Antimicrobials
Listen to Dr. Rachel Fresco, founder and president of Bio-Botanical Research, talk about the story of Biocidin, the decades of interesting and on-going in-vivo and in-vitro research, and the loads of clinical reports demonstrating efficacy. Also hear about Bio-Botanical’s suite of other no less creative products, including Oliverex, Proflora4R and GI Detox.
Bacteriophages in the Age of Antibiotic Resistance: A Conversation with Yale’s Dr. Paul Turner and Dr. Benjamin Chan
Dr. Paul Turner and Dr. Benjamin Chan have been studying bacteriophages at Yale’s Paul Turner lab for years, and in today’s episode of New Frontiers, they talk with Dr. Fitzgerald about the wide and fascinating world of bacteriophages.
