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Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
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Functional Medicine News, Clinical Pearls, and Research
Underdiagnosed, Common Women's Hormonal Imbalance
Where would you start if Joelle, a 25-year-old female, came to you reporting years of hirsutism, acanthosis nigricans, cystic acne, and irregular and painful periods? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may affect up to a fifth of women, yet it often goes untreated. This common condition also has comorbidities that up other health risks.
Read MoreThe Institute for Functional Medicine Surpasses 1,000 IFM Certified Practitioners in Functional Medicine Globally
IFM certified practitioners get to the heart of what IFM is all about—to stem the tide of chronic disease and change the trajectory of health care across all communities.
“Certifying practitioners is one important step on the path to the widespread adoption of Functional Medicine,” said IFM CEO Amy Mack.
Read MoreP. Michael Stone, MD, MS, Receives the Linus Pauling Award in Functional Medicine
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is proud to announce P. Michael Stone, MD, MS, as the 2019 recipient of the Linus Pauling Award in Functional Medicine.
Michael embodies in heart and intellect what a functionally trained physician should aspire to be and is an inspiration to the Functional Medicine movement and community as a whole.
Read MoreUnderdiagnosed, Common Women's Hormonal Imbalance
Where would you start if Joelle, a 25-year-old female, came to you reporting years of hirsutism, acanthosis nigricans, cystic acne, and irregular and painful periods? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may affect up to a fifth of women, yet it often goes untreated. This common condition also has comorbidities that up other health risks.
Read MoreThe Institute for Functional Medicine Surpasses 1,000 IFM Certified Practitioners in Functional Medicine Globally
IFM certified practitioners get to the heart of what IFM is all about—to stem the tide of chronic disease and change the trajectory of health care across all communities.
“Certifying practitioners is one important step on the path to the widespread adoption of Functional Medicine,” said IFM CEO Amy Mack.
Read MoreP. Michael Stone, MD, MS, Receives the Linus Pauling Award in Functional Medicine
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) is proud to announce P. Michael Stone, MD, MS, as the 2019 recipient of the Linus Pauling Award in Functional Medicine.
Michael embodies in heart and intellect what a functionally trained physician should aspire to be and is an inspiration to the Functional Medicine movement and community as a whole.
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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, September 2019 (AFMCP)
Seattle, WA
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Hormone Advanced Practice Module 2019 (APM)
Denver, CO
Energy Advanced Practice Module 2019 (APM)
Denver, CO
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, September 2019 (AFMCP)
Seattle, WA
GI Advanced Practice Module 2019 (APM)
Scottsdale, AZ
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, September 2019 (AFMCP)
Seattle, WA
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