136: Here’s the Problem with Functional Medicine

<p>Boy oh boy, do I have an episode for you!</p> <p> </p> <p>I was a little nervous to record this one, and I may even lose some followers over it. But that’s <strong>OKAY.</strong> I’ve always been one to share my honest opinions & tell it how it is. And if you disagree with me, that’s perfectly okay. There’s always room for differing opinions in this community!  🙌</p> <p> </p> <p>But, here’s the deal…</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The functional medicine community needs a wake-up call</strong>. Too many practitioners are falling into the trap of thinking about it like western medicine, over-prescribing, and losing trust in the human body’s ability to heal without needing expensive interventions. </p> <p> </p> <p>There’s a ton to unpack here, but <strong>these are the tough conversations that allow us to hold one another accountable & grow as clinicians. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>And before I scare you off…I’m <u>not</u> saying you should abandon Functional Medicine altogether….  I’m merely offering some food for thought that might help us get refocused and move <strong>back toward our roots as a wellness community</strong> where the western medical model is secondary. Just sayin….</p> <p> </p> <p>So, if you’re up for a unique conversation, press “<strong>play</strong>” and, let’s get to it!. 🔥</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Gold Nuggets</strong></p> <ul> <li>(2:02) My REAL Problem With Functional Medicine 😮</li> <li>(7:15) Functional Medicine Should Focus on THIS 🎯</li> <li>(11:18) The Ultimate GOAL for Every Practitioner 💯</li> <li>(14:42) My Thoughts On Functional Lab Testing 💊</li> <li>(16:11) Assess These Things FIRST 🧘</li> <li>(22:14) Find YOUR Sweet Spot in Functional Medicine 🍭</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links Mentioned In This Episode</strong></p> <ul> <li>Order high-quality, whole food-based nutritional supplements from <a href="https://www.standardprocess.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Standard Process</a>! </li> <li>Explore herbal therapy with <a href= "https://mediherb.com/about-us.aspx" target="_blan