As a systems-based approach, the functional medicine model looks at all facets of health, evaluating why disease occurs and uncovering what each patient needs to thrive. Over the past year, we've discussed how this personalized approach to dysfunction and disease can make a difference in clinical outcomes. On this special episode of "Pathways to Well-Being," host Kalea Wattles, ND (Functional Fertility) revisits some of the trending topics and highlights of 2024. Listen to the full episode, or r

Functional medicine provides new perspectives on managing chronic and acute illnesses, addressing the root causes of disease and supporting long-term health outcomes. Clinicians from all stages of practice attend IFM’s Annual International Conference (AIC) to explore the latest advancements in the field and translate these learnings into personalized, whole-person care for every patient. At last year's AIC, we asked attendees to describe the conference using one word. See what attendees had to s

Incorporating regular physical activity from low to high intensities may benefit a patient’s gut and overall health. Personalized health interventions that include exercise and movement routines are among those functional medicine strategies that may be appropriate for a patient’s treatment or prevention plan. What are the gut health benefits of exercise, and what mechanisms are involved in the exercise-gut connection? In the following video, IFM educator Liz Lipski, PhD, CNS, BCHN, FACN, IFMCP,