Mother Dirt: Nourish Your Skin’s Microbiome
It was a happy day when I unexpectedly happened upon Mother Dirt. I was prepping for an interview with Dr. Raphael Kellman & his Microbiome Medicine Summit.
Kara Fitzgerald, ND, received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first Counsel on Naturopathic Medicine-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)’s Textbook for Functional Medicine. With the Helfgott Research Institute, Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on the DNA methylome using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her practice. The first publication from the study focuses on reversal of biological aging and was published 04-12-2021 in the journal Aging. She has published a consumer book titled Younger You as well as a companion cookbook, Better Broths and Healing Tonics and has an application-based Younger You Program, based on the study.
Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at IFM, is an IFM Certified Practitioner and lectures globally on functional medicine. She runs a Functional Nutrition Residency program, and maintains a podcast series, New Frontiers in Functional Medicine and an active blog on her website, www.drkarafitzgerald.com. Her clinical practice is in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
Additional publications
Understanding the Pathology of Autoimmunity Through the Prism of the Gut
Dr. Fasano identified the intimate, essential role that the gut plays in the development of autoimmunity.
Research and News January 2017
Clinical remission from UC and Crohn’s with diet alone
Low levels of airborne manganese exposure and Parkinson’s
Methylation adaptogen from cruciferous veggies supports bone health via epigenetic changes
How Inflammation blocks weight-loss
Origins of our microbiome-in utero, birth canal or both?
The downstream effects of acid suppressants
Our Modern Diet Revealed in Our Teeth
High-Dose Vitamin C and Cancer
20 Minutes of Exercise Curbs Inflammation
Polyphenols from plant foods improve athletic performance
Lead induces DNA hypermethylation and weight gain in animals
Stress ages your cells
Flavonoids Fuel Fat-Free Form
Want to Break a Poor Eating Cycle? Change Your Habits…
Resolutions with Resolve—Advice from a College Student
With the New Year creeping up very quickly on us all, my thoughts are turning to the best resolution I can make to better myself as a person, and make 2017 the best year I can!
Episode 20: A Deeper Understanding of Fibromyalgia and Clinical Approaches with Dr. David Brady
Fibromyalgia can be a particularly difficult condition to address conventionally, but Functional Medicine really has a lot to offer here. In this podcast, we mine the wealth of information that Dr. David Brady brings to the table on this important topic, including:
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald – Best of 2016
What were the hottest FxMed trends of 2016? Read on to find out…
Calcium Supplementation is Vital for Individuals with Osteoporosis
Over the years there have been numerous studies about the benefits and risks of calcium – much of it inconsistent – and this has led to a lot of confusion..
Research and News December 2016
Does skin permeability increase the risk for food allergy?
Antibiotics may not be there to save us if we don’t act to reduce their use
Embrace aging for better emotional well-being
Frozen vegetables are a reasonable compromise
Secrets of modern-day hunter-gatherers
Bugs and Mood – Human Proof
A SAD Story for US Life Expectancy
Misunderstanding High Fat Diets and Cancer
Food Manufacturers Are Removing Carrageenan
Highlighting a Methylation Adaptogen: Curcumin
Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy; Another Piece in the Autism Puzzle
Spotting depression in early childhood
Sugar Research Funding Casts Findings in Different Light
Can Cured Meats Worsen Asthma Symptoms?
Uterine Microbiota and Pregnancy Success
On the PCOS, Cardiometabolic Continuum: A Case Report
Joelle, a bubbly 25-year-old woman, arrived at the office exasperated, she had seen numerous clinicians, but was still struggling. She suspected PCOS, based on her signs and symptoms, including irregular & painful periods (for which she
Episode 19: Functional Gynecology Practice Pearls with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Dr. Cabeca is a wealth of information and inspiration when it comes to women’s health. I am delighted to share my conversation with her this month.
