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Episode 45: Acupressure Tapping in Clinical Practice – A Conversation with Jessica Ortner
Dr. Fitzgerald talks to Jessica Ortner, author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence, about how tapping could help patients in a functional-medicine clinic setting. And, together, they walk step-by-step through a round of tapping so listeners…
Episode 44: The Lyme Solution: A conversation with Dr. Darin Ingels
After suffering through a lengthy Lyme infection himself (with classic presentation), which initially responded to antibiotics but didn’t resolve the infection, Dr. Darin Ingels went on a years-long quest to recover, returning to naturopathic principles and discovering essential less-used protocols.
Episode 43: Fasting Mimicking Diet: Beyond Caloric Restrictions with Dr. Valter Longo
In recent years, interest in fasting – and in diets that offer some of the same benefits as fasting – has surged. Dr. Valter Longo was ahead of the curve: he has been studying the secrets to longevity, including fasting…
Episode 42: Unlocking the Potential of the Endocannabinoid System with Dr. Jacqueline Jacques
Food Source Phytocannabinoids: Hemp and Beyond. Yes, hemp & marijuana are major providers of cannabinoids, and in the FxMed space, we are extremely excited about this potent family of bioactive molecules. In particular, we are looking at CBD for indications…
Episode 41: Food: What the Heck Should We Eat with Expert Dr. Mark Hyman
In my conversation with Mark Hyman on his new NYT best seller, Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?, we discuss the myriad challenges consumers face in figuring out the correct diet, but also, what WE as clinicians caring for…
Episode 40: The Epicenter of Epigenetics; Discussing the Agouti Mice Study & More with Dr. Randy Jirtle
Happy April, Everyone. The daffodils are peaking through in my yard, and a few crocuses are already popping up: Despite the snow storm last week, Spring is here! This month I was thrilled and honored to podcast with Dr. Randy…
Episode 39: Scientific Serendipity: Beautiful Bio-Botanicals with Dr. Rachel Fresco
A lot of scientific discoveries are borne out of serendipitous moments where a brilliant idea and unmet need collide. Such is the case with one of my all-time favorite “work horse” botanical combination products, Biocidin. Listen to Dr. Rachel Fresco,…
Episode 38: HPA, Organic Acids and the DUTCH Test with Dr. Carrie Jones
When patients present with complex symptoms and hard-to-identify hormone imbalances, comprehensive testing can be crucial to making a proper diagnosis and building an effective treatment plan. In this podcast, Dr. Fitzgerald talks with the medical director of Precision Analytical, Dr.…
Episode 37: The Gut/Thyroid Connection with Dr. Michael Ruscio
Join me for an interesting, clinician-friendly conversation on the gut/thyroid axis with Dr. Mike Ruscio. Dr. Ruscio challenges both conventional understanding (where the gut/thyroid relationship isn’t recognized outside the research setting) and in the functional medicine world, where he argues…
Episode 36: Changing the World with Unconventional Medicine – A Conversation with Chris Kresser
In this podcast, Chris Kresser talks with Dr. Fitzgerald about being one of the first holistic practitioners to establish a solid online presence; why blogging and writing about functional, ancestral, and integrative approaches to health matter today more than ever
Episode 35: Dr. Kenneth Brown | Atrantil / KBS Research
Dr. Ken Brown began to research compounds that could effectively treat SIBO-related bloating. The result of his work is Atrantil, the only all-natural formulation for treating SIBO-related bloating. In this podcast, Dr. Fitzgerald talks to Dr. Brown about dosing and…
Episode 34: Miracle Mind, Warrior Heart: A conversation with JJ Virgin
JJ Virgin was a well-known fitness and nutrition expert and author of several books when her son was hit by a car and severely injured. The doctors told her to prepare for the worst; they didn’t expect him to make…
Episode 33: Further Down the Elemental Diet Road with Dr. Corey Schuler
Tons of Questions. Lots of answers. Mostly (according to Dr. Corey Schuler) you’re getting the answers here, first! Lots of “fist fights” among clinician experts on what to do: to use or not to use antimicrobials (pharmaceuticals or botanicals) with…
Episode 32: The Cortisol Awakening Response with Mark Newman, MS
Mark Newman is the founder Precision Analytical and the developer of the DUTCH test, one of the most accurate and patient-friendly measures of sex hormones on the market. The test eliminates the need for multiple types of testing by using…
Episode 31: Calorie-Restricted Ketogenic Diet for Cancer with Miriam Kalamian CNS
Miriam Kalamian, EdM, MS, CNS, talks with Dr. Fitzgerald about the how ketogenic eating for cancer differs from other keto and low-carb protocols and outlines specific steps for pacing a keto protocol for the specific needs of cancer patients.
Episode 30: Transformational Approaches to Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmunity with Dr. Terry Wahls
Dr. Terry Wahls was a practicing primary care physician when she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. Despite treatment at some of the finest medical institutions in the United States, her health progressively declined until she could no longer walk. When…
Episode 29: The Vaccine Balancing Act with Dr. Hilary Andrews
I went to school with Dr. Hilary Andrews. She graduated before me, but I recall her then—she had a reputation for brilliance (and was voted class valedictorian, incidentally). Hilary applied that brilliance to childhood health and nutrition, which inevitably included…
Episode 28: Moving Beyond SIBO with Dr. Vincent Pedre
All microbes, not just bacteria, can contribute to problems in the small intestines. Today more than ever, we see patients with hard-to-treat gut problems. Dr. Pedre brings his own gut healing journey and Functional Medicine background to the table to…
Episode 27: Using DUTCH hormone Test with Dr. Carrie Jones
Dr. Carrie Jones and I went to medical school (National College of Natural Medicine) together. She was a brilliant, awesome friend then, and still is. What a privilege it’s been to watch her grow into the expert she is today.…
Episode 26: Practical Application: Using An Elemental Diet in Clinical Practice with Dr. Corey Schuler
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Corey Shuler on all things Elemental Diet this month! Dr. Schuler has been using Integrative Therapeutics Physicians’ Elemental Diet (ED) in clinical practice as well as researching and training clinicians on application.…