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Circadian Rhythms and Metabolic Health
"Sleep is not simply rest; it’s a metabolic reset. Circadian rhythm alignment governs everything from insulin sensitivity to mitochondrial output. When we restore rhythm, we restore...
Understanding NRF2: Clinical Relevance in Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Chronic Disease
Introduction Nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (NRF2) is a transcription factor that plays a pivotal role in regulating the expression of antioxidant proteins, detoxifying enzymes, and...
Peptides in the Supplement World: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
Peptides are transforming the supplement landscape — and for good reason.These short chains of amino acids act as biological messengers, influencing critical processes like hormone signaling, tissue...
Unveiling Polyphenols: Nature’s Shield for Health and Vitality
What Are Polyphenols? Polyphenols, a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants, are highly valued for their potent antioxidant properties. In addition to their direct...
How to Market Your Functional Medicine Practice
In today’s competitive alternative healthcare landscape, it can be challenging to market your functional medicine...
Surviving Staffing Struggles in Healthcare Today
The healthcare industry is one of the largest and most impactful sectors in the world with numerous sub-sectors...
Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Part 3: Building a Strong Team
Creating a successful healthcare practice goes beyond medical expertise; the real magic happens when you assemble a...
Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Part 2: Grow Through Focusing on Core Competencies
It’s common for a healthcare practice owner to think it’s best to personally handle every aspect of the practice to...
Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Part 1: Is Ownership Right For You?
Healthcare professionals often reach a crossroads in their career where they must choose between various professional...
The Value of a Network for Healthcare Professionals
As healthcare professionals and business leaders in the functional medicine industry, we understand the importance of...
The Invisible Threat: Understanding Microplastics in the Functional Medicine Space
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, providers are often the first line of defense when it comes to...
Essential Tips for Navigating Allergens in Nutritional Supplements
If you’re a healthcare provider who recommends supplements to your patients, addressing allergen concerns in...
The Benefits of Nutritional Supplement Programs for Licensed Acupuncturists
Licensed acupuncturists are increasingly recognizing the value of incorporating nutritional supplement programs into...
The Best Supplements to Support a Healthy Holiday
Amid the excitement, your patients might be looking for ways to keep their health on track during the holidays. Though...
Navigating the Future of Healthcare: Nutritional Supplement Industry Trends
The supplement industry is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by changing consumer priorities, advances...
Best Practices for Supplement Inventory Management
Providing patients with a curated selection of supplements can increase regimen compliance and introduce a new revenue...
Managing Stress with Adaptogens
Although it may seem surprising, current conveniences and abundant resources have not seemed to reduce stress....
Stay in the Driver’s Seat: Benefits Of Private Labeling Supplements For Your Practice
Healthcare professionals are always searching for new ways to improve patient outcomes and grow their business....
Improving Patient Relationships: Patient Care vs. Customer Service
Patient care is the essence of healthcare itself. It embodies the compassion, dedication, and expertise that providers...
Integrating Nutritional Supplements into Chiropractor Practices
Chiropractors have long been considered industry leaders when it comes to functional treatment of musculoskeletal...
Tips to Improve Patient Adherence to Supplements
Ensuring patients consistently follow their prescribed supplement intake is a crucial (though challenging) part of...
Beyond the Kidney Stone: Are Oxalates Affecting Your Patients?
Are you missing the possibility of oxalates contributing to your patient’s fatigue, inflammation, pain, or chronic...
Seeing the Whole Picture: How Integrative and Functional Medicine Clinicians Use Genomics for Improved Patient Outcomes
One of the most frequent criticisms of traditional (or “conventional”) medicine is its focus on treating symptoms...
Serine and Neuropathy: Is there a connection?
Diabetic mice with low levels of the amino acid serine have an increased risk for peripheral neuropathy, according to...
Breathing – the basis of energy and metabolic health
Energy is everything - without it nothing would survive. A phrase taken out of what could be a documentary on the...
Benefits of Bitters
You may have noticed cocktail bitters listed on the drink menu at your favorite restaurant, or maybe you’ve seen a...
5 Ways to Promote Bile Production to Optimize Nutrition
Bile is a vital body fluid that plays an important role in the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine as well...
Why You Shouldn’t Resolve to Resolve Anything This Year
Each January sparks a flurry of New Year’s resolutions: drink less alcohol, eat better, quit smoking, spend less,...
Melatonin – more than a hormone for sleep
In recent years, melatonin has become one of the world’s most popular dietary supplements – a fact some may attribute...