Clinician Update: NIH Finally Recommends Early Peanut Introduction
The NIH now recommends that high-risk infants—those with severe eczema, egg allergy, or both—should be introduced to (age-appropriate) peanut-containing….
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.
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.
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..
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
Leaning on Dietary “Anti-Nutrients” for Treatment of Iron Overload: A Case In-Progress Brief
Often vilified, the so-called “anti-nutrients” like oxalates, phytates and tannins can be strategically employed in the diet to inhibit iron and toxic metal absorption and successfully lower ferritin in iron overload as a part of an overall plan for hereditary hemochromatosis (HH).
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
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
Expanding Our View on Leaky Gut: Beyond the ON/OFF Idea
What’s in your leaky gut protocol? Perhaps it’s time to expand beyond basic diet and 4/5-R supplements… did you know that many more factors influence permeability, including specific food bioactive compounds, hormones, microbes, antigens, additives, pesticides, mold, and lifestyle practices? Read on for our extensive list of intestinal barrier modulators, and find out why we don’t think of leaky gut as an ON or OFF state.