The 6-Week/5-Minute Touchpoint That Keeps Patients Engaged (and Generates Referrals)
Ever notice how patients start strong – labs ordered, supplements lined up, motivation at an all-time high – then quietly…
Understanding Lp(a): The Overlooked Marker of Cardiovascular Risk
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is one of the most powerful and often underrecognized predictors of cardiovascular disease. Despite its significance, it…
Case Study: Undereating, Low Energy, and Recovery in an Active Dad
Case Overview A.S. is a 30-year-old male, 6’5”, 180 pounds, and highly active. His exercise routine included five days per…
Your Real Competition Isn’t Always Who You Think It Is: Why Functional Medicine Practitioners Are Losing Patients to Laundry and School Drop-Off
The Patient Who Got Away She found your website at 9:47 PM on a Tuesday night. Scrolling through symptoms that…
Understanding Iron Balance: Why It Matters and How to Optimize It
Iron imbalance is one of the most widespread health concerns globally, affecting nearly half the world’s population. Whether levels are…
Case Study: Chronic Diarrhea, Fatigue, and Estrogen Dominance
Patient Information Chief Complaints Clinical History Timeline Year/Period Events & Symptoms Adolescence Onset of nighttime anal itching, recurrent yeast infections…
The Information Gap Effect: Why Patients Click, Read, and Register
It’s 9:27 PM. You shift your phone to night mode. You’re going to check your email just one more time…
Helping Patients Successfully Start a Meditation Practice
Stress is one of the most powerful drivers of chronic disease we encounter as practitioners. It is associated with obesity,…
Case Study: IBS-M with Parasitic Infection and Dysbiosis
Patient Profile Age/Sex: 28-year-old female Primary Concerns: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, mixed type (IBS-M) – alternating constipation and diarrhea, more prone…
The Trigger Event: What Moves Patients to Functional Medicine
Most functional medicine practitioners share a common frustration: they are highly skilled clinicians with advanced training, yet their marketing fails…
How to Identify Hidden Calcium Deficiency: A Functional Medicine Approach
Calcium isn’t just for strong bones. It’s essential for nerve function, muscle contraction, hormone balance, enzyme activity, and blood clotting….
The Confidence Gap
You’re Smart. You’re Trained. So Why Don’t You Feel Ready? You’ve taken the courses. You’ve got the letters after your…
From Nurse Practitioner to Functional Medicine Practitioner: Your Career Expansion Blueprint
As healthcare continues its inevitable shift toward personalized, root-cause medicine, nurse practitioners find themselves uniquely positioned at the forefront of…
Why Allied Practitioners Are the Future of Functional Medicine
The $1.8 billion functional medicine market isn’t just growing, it’s fundamentally changing who leads healthcare transformation. While traditional medicine struggles…
The Functional Medicine Advantage for Chiropractors: How to Expand Your Impact Without Starting Over
As healthcare continues to evolve toward more personalized, patient-centered approaches, chiropractors are discovering they already possess many of the foundational…
ADAPT Student Spotlight #4
A strong foundation in Functional Medicine—combined with an ancestral perspective—will dramatically improve your results with patients, open many doors for…
Postprandial Somnolence: Why a “Food Coma” Happens
What causes a food coma? Read on for a deep dive into the reasons for postprandial somnolence and what to do about it.
How to Stay Motivated to Work Out: 3 Simple Strategies to Help
One of the hardest parts of any workout plan is sticking with it. Read on for three simple coaching strategies to help you stay motivated to workout and enjoy the amazing benefits of exercise.
How Is Your Inner Critic Holding You Back?
The inner critic undermines our accomplishments, diminishes our self-esteem, and makes us feel inadequate—especially if we’re close to a big change. Read on to learn how to deal with it and move forward.
How Earning Your Health Coach Certification Can Boost Your Coaching Career
Health coach certification signals to prospective clients and collaborators that you’re serious about your craft and that you’re well-trained. Find out more about what it means to be a certified health coach.