Functional Medicine

Dr. Kevin Hoffarth graduated from medical school in 2000 and completed his family medicine residency at Creighton University in 2003. In his first 10 years as a family physician, he worked in every area of medicine possible; from births to deaths and everything in between. During those years in the trenches, he realized that how he was taught to approach the ailments of his patients could be vastly improved upon. It was then that he decided to embark on a medical journey to seek out and learn the new philosophies and ways of more effectively treating 21st century medical issues.

A groundbreaking mind-body protocol to heal chronic pain, backed by new research. Chronic pain is an epidemic. Fifty million Americans struggle with back pain, headaches, or some other pain that resists all treatment. Desperate pain sufferers are told again and again that there is no cure for...

Functional Medicine Laboratory Evaluation: The Definitive Guide for Modern Practitioners Unlock the power of modern laboratory interpretation and transform patient care with the world’s most comprehensive, evidence-based, and clinically actionable textbook on Functional Medicine diagnostics. Written by internationally recognized physician-scientist Dr. Benoit Tano, MD PhD, Functional Medicine Laboratory Evaluation is the ultimate reference for clinicians, functional medicine practitioners, integrative physicians, naturopaths, and health professionals seeking mastery in biochemical ...

The most comprehensive, integrative, and authoritative book ever written on Functional Neurology and Psychiatry. The Functional Neurology & Psychiatry Blueprint™ by Dr. Benoît Tano, MD, PhD is a groundbreaking, 29-chapter, 870-subheading medical masterpiece that unifies neurology, psychiatry, functional medicine, neuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, orthomolecular science, mitochondrial medicine, and the revolutionary TOBIN™ Framework into one powerful, clinically actionable system. This book is a must-have reference for physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, ...

#1 New York Times bestseller “Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of...

People have been seeking traditional herbal medicines for various viral respiratory disorders, including the common cold, influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia for hundreds of years. However, the bioactive ingredients in traditional herbs have only recently come to light in the past few decades. In Functional Herbal Medicine and Phyronutrition, we will investigate the synergistic use of potent plant compounds in common foods, traditional herbs, and formulas for viral respiratory infections. We will also review virtual screening and molecular docking analyses of individual herbs, network ...

Functional Medicine for Everyone How to Heal Your Body Through Your Gut, A Practical Guide, Using Food and Science Made Simple You eat “healthy,” but still feel bloated. You wake up groggy after eight hours of sleep. Your skin breaks out randomly, your mood swings without warning, and your brain feels foggy by mid-afternoon. Maybe your doctor ran labs and said everything looks “normal.” But your body disagrees. If you’ve ever walked out of a medical office with more questions than answers, or searched symptom after symptom online at 2 a.m., hoping something will finally make sense...

Functional Medicine Coaching contains inspirational stories that describe the personal transformations and journeys toward physical health and well-being as a result of working with a health coach. Both aspiring coaches and those already working in the field will learn the power of combining the principles of functional medicine with positive psychology coaching. The powerful blending of these two approaches addresses what individual need to thrive.

This updated and expanded edition of Dr. Berry’s best seller Lies My Doctor Told Me exposes the truth behind all kinds of “lies” told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners. Nutritional therapy is often overlooked in medical school, and the information provided to physicians is often outdated. However, the negative consequences on your health remain the same. Advice to avoid healthy fats and stay out of the sun has been proven to be detrimental to longevity and can wreak havoc on your system.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman sorts through the conflicting research on food to give us the skinny on what to eat. Did you know that eating oatmeal actually isn't a healthy way to start the day? That milk doesn't build bones, and eggs aren't the devil? Even the most health...

Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body. We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made...

Functional Medicine Made Simple: Mnemonics & Models for the Novice Practitioner is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to demystify the foundational principles of functional medicine. Written by nurse practitioner and educator Priscilla Davis, this book breaks down complex concepts into accessible, easy-to-remember frameworks that empower new practitioners to confidently deliver root-cause, patient-centered care. Through clinically tested mnemonics like GOTOIT, D.R.E.A.M.S., T.I.G.E.R., F.I.G.H.T.S., and A.B.C.D.E., readers will learn how to assess chronic illness, identify key ...

Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients' ailments with drugs or surgical procedures - until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000. Within three years, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a tilt-recline wheelchair. Conventional medical treatments were failing her, and she feared that she would be bedridden for the rest of her life.

Are you a nurse practitioner ready to elevate your practice and offer patients more than symptom management? Functional medicine is revolutionizing healthcare by targeting the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. While conventional medicine often addresses isolated issues, functional medicine takes a systems-based approach, viewing the body as interconnected and deeply influenced by lifestyle, environment, and diet. Functional Medicine for Nurse Practitioners: A Practical Guide provides the roadmap you need to integrate this powerful, holistic approach into your ...

Ayurveda is a profound science with wisdom spanning so wide that it can be difficult to know exactly where to begin. As an Ayurvedic consultant, Susan Weis-Bohlen helps those who are new to Ayurveda address this exact issue. In Ayurveda Beginner's Guide, Susan explains the holistic principles behind Ayurveda, and offers gentle guidance for incorporating its restorative practices in your everyday life. Discover how you can unlock the transformative powers of Ayurveda and move forward in your journey toward a healthier state of mind, body, and spirit.

Plaque Reversal Protocols: The Functional Medicine Guide to Stroke Prevention is a groundbreaking, evidence-based, and empowering guide that will transform how the world understands and reverses vascular plaques—the hidden time bombs behind strokes, heart attacks, and premature aging. Unlike conventional cardiology, which focuses narrowly on cholesterol and medications, this book reveals the root causes of atherosclerosis using the powerful T.O.B.I.N. framework (Toxin Overload, Hormonal Imbalance, Infections, Nutrient Deficiencies). Discover how to assess, prevent, and reverse plaque ...

Since the mid-1990s, a silent epidemic has swept the globe—iron deficiency and micronutrient depletion—undermining immunity, metabolism, cognition, and human vitality. Drawing on HCUP epidemiologic data, CDC nutritional surveys, and the groundbreaking TOBIN Framework (Toxin Overload, Oxidative Stress, Biological Imbalances, Infections, and Nutrient Deficiencies), Dr. Benoît Tano reveals why chronic diseases have exploded in the 21st century and how to reverse them. This authoritative, evidence-based, and revolutionary book shows how environmental toxins, processed foods, endocrine ...

This audiobook is for every nurse practitioner who wants to change the world. The epidemic of autoimmune disease is changing the world. The 50 million Americans alone with autoimmune disease (AD) already need a revolution. Now. The people who will get ADs need a revolution. The next generations need a revolution.

The Wahls Protocol has become a sensation, transforming the lives of people with autoimmune diseases. Now in this fully revised edition, Dr. Terry Wahls outlines the latest research that validates the program and offers new, powerful tools to arm listeners and help them achieve total health.

The bestselling author of Grain Brain uncovers the powerful role of gut bacteria in determining your brain's destiny. Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise-from children diagnosed with autism and ADHD to adults developing dementia at younger ages than ever before. But a medical revolution...