Non-Drug Strategies for Pain Management
Many people to turn to complementary therapies as part of their pain management repertoire.
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
Episode 17: Cancer Prevention and Management: A Conversation with Dr. Lise Alschuler
Dr. Alschuler is a world-renowned expert in integrative oncology. Lise is well-versed in the current literature and has done a remarkable job in translating findings into actionable steps (listen for her approach to the five key bodily pathways in oncogenesis and how to address them). A teacher to her core, Lise a mentor to many of us, myself included. This is a jam-packed discussion on cancer prevention and management, from the soul-searching demands of a cancer diagnosis to highly practical treatment approaches.
Should We Still Be Flossing?
The press has been abuzz lately with headlines proclaiming that there does not appear to be any strong evidence that flossing helps prevent tooth decay or gum disease.
How to Practice Functional Medicine – Here’s an Introduction (with a case example)
Practicing Functional Medicine (the clinical application of Systems Medicine) entails casting a wide net with regard to an individual’s history and physical exam to look for the underlying causes of their present complaints
Apple Cider Vinegar: Folk Remedy to Science-Based Functional Food?
Is apple cider vinegar (ACV) an effective treatment to control blood sugar, reduce cholesterol levels, and promote weight loss?
Good Food, Good Sex and A Long Healthy Life!
Does one small Italian village in Italy hold the key to the fountain of youth? Could it be as simple as healthy eating and lots of sex?
Hazelnut Fig Rolls
The hazelnuts, for example, which are rich in nutrients including minerals, good fatty acids and antioxidants…
Emotional Healing with Inner Bonding (and Free eCourse)
Fundamental to Functional Medicine is careful consideration of the mental, emotional and spiritual status of ourselves and our patients. Inner Bonding is a rather remarkable process that effectively and relatively quickly clears away emotional debris keeping us from healing. What is Inner Bonding®? INNER BONDING a 6-step spiritually based therapeutic modality that heals shame, and…
Surprising Ways to Build Muscle and Reduce Blood Sugar – No Exercise Involved!
But some recent studies have concluded that mental imagery can actually make your muscles stronger.
6 Things You Need to Know About Marketing Yourself as a Practitioner
Online marketing is an opportunity to engage, converse and create a name for your legacy