Prompted by the increase in exposure to wildfire smoke, researchers at the University of New Mexico put together this graphical representation of how environmental toxins are known to affect the hallmarks of aging.
Osteoarthritis affects millions—chronic pain, limited mobility, and a dramatically reduced quality of life. But what if the answer isn’t just about treating the joint, but the inflammation driving the damage? In today’s episode, Kiran Krishnan, a leading microbiologist and advisor to Calroy Health Sciences, unveils a groundbreaking approach to joint health. He explains how chronic low-grade inflammation fuels osteoarthritis and accelerates joint degeneration. Even more exciting? Cartigenix, a revolutionary product combining unique extracts from celery seed and Boswellia, is showing real potential to regenerate cartilage, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Kiran also dives into the fascinating link between osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease, why supporting liver health plays a crucial role in optimizing joint repair and how preventative strategies like Cartigenix can protect your joints before they start to decline. This episode could change everything you know about managing inflammation and joint health—don’t miss it!
When I was a kid at lunch, while my friends were eating those heavenly-looking ultraprocessed Twinkies and Ringdings and making dough balls with their white bread, I ate home-made yogurt or nutbutter sandwiches on a very dense, whole grain bread; or perhaps noshed on some sardines. Make no mistake, I went through a very rebellious phase involving Oreo cookies when I finally called the food shots in my life. But thankfully, I had gleaned enough from my mom that this phase didn’t last long. Indeed, I developed a deep appreciation for how savvy she was (and still is!) when it comes to keeping food clean, healthy and almost completely free of ultraprocessing and toxic food chemicals. She taught me the importance of avoiding ultra-processed foods and toxic food chemicals, long before it became a public health headline.
We’ve all had patients struggling with chronic conditions like long COVID, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and chronic fatigue. Despite all the tools in our functional medicine toolkit, there’s still something missing. How can we truly help them? I’m excited to have Ashok Gupta is back on the New Frontiers podcast to offer a new take on that healing from chronic illnessquestion. He explains that how many chronic diseases stem from a malfunction in the brain’s threat detection system, where the body overreacts to perceived threats, triggering immune, nervous system, or mood responses, . This creatinges a vicious cycle. Ashok shares how retraining the brain and calming the nervous system can reset the body’s response to chronic stress and presents the growing body of research supporting thehis Gupta Program, including new subjective measurements like CRP showing its impact. What excites me most is the potential for this approach to help some of my toughest-to-treat patients. With more studies emerging, I’m increasingly hopeful this could be a game-changer. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! ~DrKF
What if the key to reversing chronic disease, slowing cognitive decline, and boosting energy lies in the tiny powerhouses inside your cells—and we’ve finally found a way to protect them? We know mitochondria power our cells, but did you know they also create oxidative stress as they generate energy? Protecting mitochondrial health is critical—but most antioxidants can’t reach inside the mitochondria where protection is needed most—until now. MitoQ, a scientifically advanced, mitochondria-targeted antioxidant developed by visionary researchers in New Zealand penetrates mitochondria up to 90%, offering protection where it’s needed most. In this episode with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, we dive into how MitoQ is transforming the way we tackle chronic disease, inflammation, and cognitive decline. From improving heart health to supporting brain function, MitoQ is changing the game. It’s something I’m using personally and recommending to most of my patients. Listen in to discover how this powerful tool can help you support your patients at the cellular level—before symptoms even appear. ~DrKF
Berberine is a common choice in the functional medicine community to aid patients in blood glucose regulation. Up until March 2025, there were 30 randomized controlled trials on PubMed investigating this connection. Now, a new study published in a prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association publication (JAMA Network Open) brings that number to 31.
A recent study published by a team of scientists at Yale, UCLA, University of Florida, and University of Hawaii found that (unfortunately) experiencing violence and trauma becomes biologically embedded in our epigenome, and that these changes are passed down not just to the next generation, but to grandchildren as well.
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 here to share groundbreaking insights into cutting-edge biomarkers that can identify Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms even appear. What’s even more fascinating is how these same tools are revealing neuroinflammation caused by infections, including COVID, Lyme disease, and mold exposure—issues that are incredibly relevant in functional medicine today. The assays Dr. Frykman and his team have developed are transforming the way we think about diagnosing and addressing neurodegeneration. We’re talking about a potential game-changer that allows us to intervene earlier, reverse damage, and ultimately improve the trajectory of these conditions. This is an extraordinary time in science and medicine, and the work we’re discussing today is at the forefront of it all. Don’t miss out on how this could reshape your practice. ~DrKF
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 secondary bile acids. In today’s episode, Dr. Tom Fabian shares groundbreaking insights into how these postbiotics influence intestinal barrier integrity, immune balance, and even muscle regeneration. These compounds are also connected to key processes like glucose metabolism and healthy aging. What’s truly fascinating is how this science is opening up new frontiers in treating IBS, metabolic conditions, and chronic gut issues. With the upcoming launch of Diagnostic Solution Laboratories’ StoolOMX test an add-on to the GI-MAP, we now have a tool to measure these metabolites in clinical practice, making personalized and effective treatments more attainable. This is a pivotal moment in functional medicine that you don’t want to miss.
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 different remedies but still struggle to get quality rest, understanding the specific nature of insomnia is the key to unlocking deeper, restorative sleep.