This might just have been our most exciting year yet here at Dr. Kara Fitzgerald! With the launch of three books through major publishing houses, authored by my team and myself, we have barely had a moment to touch ground. Yet, delivering high value content in the functional medicine and longevity space, across all channels, is an unshakable priority. I am glad to take a moment of reflection with another annual “Best of” review to share what Dr. Kara Fitzgerald content has most caught the attention of you, our valued readers and listeners.
From vitamin D and sleep to epigenetics and immune resilience – there were plenty of hot topics this year. Let us know what piqued your interest the most, as well as what you’d like to see more of, in the comments below!
Top 5 New Frontiers in Functional Medicine Podcast Episodes
Psychedelics: Latest Research & Clinical Applications with Dr. Anthony Bossis
Interest in therapeutic use of psychedelics has grown exponentially in recent years. And with recent studies showing these miraculous molecules help with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, is it any…
Immune Resilience: How the Microbiome Affects Immunity with Romilly Hodges
With an ongoing pandemic that doesn’t abate, is it any wonder immune health is on everyone’s mind? As we adapt to these unprecedented times, the interest in supporting immunity has…
Latest Insights into the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Healthy Aging
Folks, I’m thrilled to be back once again with my friend and colleague, Dr. Tom Fabian, functional nutrition practitioner whose training originates in molecular biology of aging. Together with his…
The Role of the Downstate for Sleep, Restoration and Longevity with Dr. Sara Mednick
Sleep – we spend a third of our lives doing it, we know it is a powerful longevity tools, yet we continue to skimp on it. I know from personal…
Epigenetics, SNPs, and Aging with Dr. Jeff Bland
Folks, I am just honored, thrilled, excited to be talking to my dear mentor and friend Dr. Jeff Bland on this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine. Not only…
Top 5 Blog Articles on drkarafitzgerald.com
The Protein Magic Formula
How Much Should We Eat For Optimal Health & Longevity? Plus my thoughts on combining with Younger You epinutrient targets About a month ago, I podcasted with Valter Longo,…
Testosterone Therapy in Males with Testosterone Deficiency (TD): Debunking the Myths
Since my last writing, I have continued my studies on female hormones and hormone replacement therapy and I have dug deep into the male literature on testosterone (T) and testosterone…
Epinutrients – The Secret Ingredient That Makes Food Your Medicine
Have you heard about epinutrients? Surprisingly, they’re barely mentioned in research papers and yet they are potent epigenetic regulators (i.e. they control how our genes are expressed). And I think…
6 Surprising Reasons to Test for the MTHFR Mutation
Many of you know about methylation and how problems with this process are linked to heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autoimmune disease, and autism. But did…
How Old Are You, Really?
Updated December 9, 2022 “Age is just a number,” as the saying goes – but which number, exactly? Of course, you can count to this year from the one you…
Most Loved on Social Media
(hint you really loved vitamin D!)
Let’s give vitamin D some love
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with slower epigenetic aging
Stop testing, taking or recommending vitamin D supplementation? No!
Biological age tests. Which one do I use????
Magnesium looks to be essential for vitamin D activation
Top 5 Most Accessed Recipes
Sweet and Tangy Beet Green Slaw
Author name: Hayley Joy Woldseth, MS Author social: @joy.in.nutrition Author website: Under construction at joyinnutrition.com! Adapted from: https://cookieandkate.com/honey-mustard-brussels-sprout-slaw/ The beets from my local organic farm often come with beautiful…
Nut-free, Anti-aging Pesto
Recipe by Renee Slonaker, MS @nutritionforyou.health As a teenager, I worked for an Italian family that raised their own meat and grew their own vegetables and herbs. Among the many different foods…
The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread
The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread uses whole grains, nuts, and seeds. It is high in protein. It is incredibly high in fiber. It is gluten-free and vegan. Everything gets soaked…
Super-Hydrating Electrolyte Formula
This is our favorite electrolyte recipe, adapted from the World Health Organization. You can also supplement with a few drops of liquid trace minerals and a smidge of fruit juice…
Leaky Gut Bone Broth
Bone broth (or stock) is fabulous for healing intestinal permeability. It contains collagen, which nourishes the intestinal lining and reduces inflammation.
