Functional medicine is rooted in evidence-based scientific research (aka “proof”), which helps those of us who have chosen this path back up our choices for labs and treatments. For any practitioner who has attended an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) course, you know how overwhelming it can be with all the studies that are reviewed […]... Read More

In our medical education, we learn about insulin resistance, and what parameters “define” insulin resistance syndrome (aka metabolic syndrome).   But how do we measure it and identify it?   Let’s start with a basic biochemistry reminder.  Insulin is an anabolic hormone made by the beta cells of the pancreas.  It’s purpose is to help […]... Read More