Methylation – What’s All the Fuss?
If you or anyone you know has a history of heart disease, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD, diabetes, insomnia or autism, these are just some of the conditions that have been linked to faulty methylation.
The Methylation Diet and Lifestyle – an Introduction
Up until now, having a gene SNP in methylation enzymes (such as MTHFR), elevated homocysteine, or before and during pregnancy, has typically prompted the use of supplemental methylation cofactors such as B12, folate, B6 and betaine. Often at higher level doses. Yes, it’s right to correct or avoid too little methylation activity in the body,…
The Hidden Immune Signal Accelerating Aging & the Beta-Glucan That Fixes It | Bob Rountree & Chris D’Adamo
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The Power of a 10-Day Detox: A Functional Medicine Reset for Energy, Focus, and Epigenetic Balance
As functional medicine practitioners, we know that nutrition and lifestyle are among the most powerful levers for preventing and reversing all chronic disease, from cardiovascular disease and hypertension to cancer and type 2 diabetes. Yet we also see firsthand how challenging it can be for patients to translate recommendations into sustained daily practice. Deeply ingrained habits don’t shift overnight. In fact, a meta-analysis of 20 studies involving more than 2,600 participants found that health-related habits typically take 2–5 months to form, which is far longer than the popular “21-day” myth suggests.
Transforming Health, One Root Cause at a Time: A Conversation with Dr. Espinal
In this practitioner spotlight, Dr. Darisa Espinal, naturopathic physician at Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s New Frontiers Functional Medicine Clinic, shares her journey into functional medicine, the types of patients she supports, and how she integrates longevity medicine and root-cause care to help patients achieve optimal health and vitality. Dr. Espinal, can you share your path to becoming a functional medicine doctor and how your training shaped your approach to patient care?
No-Bake Energy Bites
These energy bites are a seed extravaganza! Infused with anti-inflammatory turmeric and fragrant lemon zest, they offer a punchy flavor while delivering healthy fats, fiber, and a whole host of longevity-boosting epinutrients (see below). Naturally sweetened and rich in antioxidants, they make a refreshing, feel-good snack for any time of day.
Why Functional Medicine Is the Future of Longevity
This is the longevity conversation functional medicine providers need to hear. What struck me in each of these conversations is how deeply functional medicine already holds the answers we’re chasing in longevity science. We don’t need to reach for extremes. The tools we use every day—our frameworks, our lens, our root-cause approach—are longevity medicine. If you’re a clinician who’s felt unsure about where you fit in this rapidly growing space, I want this episode to remind you: you’re already in it. You’ll hear how leaders in our field are using the functional medicine matrix to slow cognitive decline, decode inflammatory pathways, and reframe aging itself as a process we can impact—intelligently and safely.
The Science-Backed Bitter Compound That Mimics GLP-1 (No Injections Needed!)
I’ve been watching the science behind Calocurb evolve over the last year, and I have to say—this is one of the most exciting clinical tools I’ve seen emerge in the metabolic space in quite some time. A hops-derived compound that stimulates endogenous GLP-1, CCK, and PYY—without a prescription or injection? That’s a big deal, especially for patients struggling with appetite regulation, weight plateaus, or the aftermath of GLP-1 discontinuation.
10 Year Anniversary: What I Learned After 200+ Conversations with the Best Minds in FxMed
Before we dive in—I just want to say thank you. Ten years of New Frontiers wouldn’t have been possible without your support, your curiosity, and your commitment to moving this field forward. I’m so excited to share this conversation with Romilly. ~ DrKF
New Research: How Phytonutrients Drive Results in the Younger You BioAge Study
Recent peer-reviewed research on the Younger You program reveals that: The Younger You program can increase your intake of beneficial, phytonutrient-dense foods more than other diet programs studied for their beneficial effects on bio age (like the Mediterranean diet).