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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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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
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Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, June 2018 (AFMCP) Online
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, October 2018 (AFMCP) – $500 Discount
Washington, DC
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Help for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions
Certain chronic diseases are known to co-occur, often because of shared underlying risk factors like inflammation. Traditionally, researchers have focused on a single disease or disease pairs, but recent research suggests that departing from this reductionist approach toward a more integrative assessment of multimorbidities can be beneficial. Read More
AFMCP Online by the Numbers
This year IFM is taking its premier, case-based course, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) online for the first time ever. Understanding that remote learning is a new experience for many, IFM is committed to educating practitioners about what to expect in AFMCP Online.Read More
CME Opportunities That Adjust to Your Schedule: Get Trained in Functional Medicine
IFM has developed a variety of online learning courses for practitioners that are renowned for their ease of use, interactive properties, practicality, and accessibility. With our new online learning opportunities, you can access more IFM courses from the comfort of your home, your favorite coffee shop, or any place in the world. Read More
How Do Stress and Inflammation Contribute to Chronic Disease?
The relationship between stress and inflammation has been studied rigorously in the past decade, and researchers are continually finding evidence that the inflammatory pathway is pivotal in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. In fact, 75% to 90% of human disease is related to stress and inflammation, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Read More