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The Functional Medicine Approach to Immune Resilience
We often think of immunity as something that only matters when we’re sick. But your immune system is active every day, defending, repairing, and communicating across nearly every organ system

A Historic Step Forward in Autism Care
Finding the root causes of autism and developmental delay has been central to our practice from the very beginning. Yesterday marked a historic day: the President of the United States,

Folate, Vitamin B6, and Mania: What the Latest Research Really Shows
Introduction In mental health, few nutrients are as misunderstood as folate and vitamin B6. Patients and providers alike sometimes worry that folate will “activate” mania or worsen psychiatric symptoms. A

Beyond the Headlines: What We’re Missing in the SSRI Conversation
There has been a lot of conversation in the media recently about SSRIs and whether they might be linked to violence. While I welcome research into this area, I believe

How Gut Health Influences Anxiety in Children: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges parents report in children, and it can show up in ways that extend far beyond worry or nervousness. For some children, anxiety

Responding to the Autism Narrative: A Call for Nuance, Science, and Hope
When I read the recent TIME magazine special edition on autism, I felt a wave of frustration, sadness, and, honestly, deep concern. As a pediatric provider who has worked on

What I Noticed About Health Culture in Europe
As many of you know, I recently spent three weeks in Europe with my son and other family members. It was a meaningful trip for many reasons, not least of

Why ImmunoLin® Outperforms Colostrum for Immune and Gut Support
When it comes to gut and immune health, not all supplements are created equal. Two ingredients that often get compared are bovine colostrum and ImmunoLin®—both rich in immune-supporting compounds, but

Why Preconception Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
When most people think about fertility, they focus on getting pregnant. But in functional medicine, we take a step back and ask a different question:What does it take to create

Why I Created Neuro Nutrients: Behind the Formulas
After years of clinical practice, I kept running into the same problem: I couldn’t find the right supplements for my patients—especially those with neurological, immune, and mood challenges. They were
