Delve into immune support strategies just in time for cold and flu season! Discover anti-inflammatory and antiviral foods that can enhance your health. Learn how your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in immunity. Explore stress management tips and uncover effective supplements for overall wellness. Get practical advice on nourishing your body with nutrient-dense meals and discover the importance of sleep in maintaining a robust immune system. It's a comprehensive guide to staying resilient during peak illness times!

Discover effective strategies to overcome mental barriers that limit growth in your practice. Learn how to create space in your calendar for impactful growth hacks. Explore how enhancing client value can boost your revenue. Determine if you need more education or mentorship for success. Uncover the transformative power of investing in your future self to unlock new opportunities. Join a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional development.

Join Rachel, the Lead Practitioner and Clinical Mentor of FNA, as she unpacks the concept of "inflammation hunting." She discusses what inflammation actually is, its causes, and how functional labs assist in diagnosis. Discover key lab markers and symptoms that indicate inflammation and learn strategies to keep it at bay, including food considerations. Rachel also shares insightful case studies that showcase real-life patient transformations, emphasizing the connection between inflammation, diet, and overall health.

Simply offering to run functional labs in your practice isn't what makes them valuable—it’s being able to use them to meet your clients' needs that does. Learn the bennies of running functional labs—from validating your clients' symptoms to figuring out the next best step in treatment, and using the results to make lasting changes for your clients…and so much more.Overwhelmed by where to start? The fall cohort of our Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is open for enrollment. We’d love to see your application!Timestamps(9:38) Advice if you’re feeling overwhelmed by functional labs(18:57) Using labs to validate client symptoms(30:19) Using labs to encourage compliance with behavior change(35:20) Showing client progress with biomarkers and lab data(36:17) Connecting clients to deep inner work through functional labs(38:00) The difference between worth and valueFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/327-how-to-increase-value-adding-functional-labsCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

Inflammatory title? Totally. In this think piece, Erin discusses the drawbacks, red flags and potential issues with certain functional medicine philosophies. She's getting honest with caveats to consider with functional lab testing — including how both the placebo and nocebo effects can play a role in a patient's healing process. This episode is not only geared for practitioners who are practicing functional medicine and analyzing lab tests, but also for the client on the receiving end. The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™, our 14-month functional nutrition certification program, is open for enrollment. We'd love to see your application!Timestamps(9:30) Is lab testing the only way to validate health?(10:53) Interoception: what it is and why it's relevant(20:54) Functional medicine fear mongering(25:59) Understanding that lab tests are not perfect(28:27) The Nocebo Effect: How you communicate lab results can impact your client’s ability to heal(37:54) Using symptoms as a data pointFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/326-functional-medicine-more-problems-than-solutionsCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

In a recent Instagram poll, Erin saw that 70% of practitioners want to run their own practice, while 30% do not. This week, Erin speaks to the 30% of practitioners who are looking to work for another company and offers some pointers from her perspective as someone in a position to hire. While credentials matter, being able to apply what you’ve learned and having the skillset to help your clients is non-negotiable. Leave this episode with tangible steps to approach a practice you'd like to work for.The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™, our 14-month functional nutrition certification program, opens for enrollment on September 1. We'd love to see your application!Timestamps(8:16) The beauty behind not wanting to run your own practice(16:44) The reason behind why most practitioners want to hire(19:46) The value behind continuing education(23:30) Credentials versus having the skillset to help people(27:39) How to approach a practice you’d like to work for(34:48) Getting clear on what you do & how you can helpFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/325-how-to-get-hired-as-a-functional-medicine-practitionerCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

Erin welcomes back Dr. Gregory Kelly, the VP of Product Development at Qualia Life Sciences, to discuss all things NAD+ - a super important molecule that is involved in cellular energy, cellular protection, repairing damage, and responding to stress. Erin is asking Dr. Kelly all your questions about NAD+, especially as it pertains to absorption, bioavailability and how best to supplement with it. Learn more about what NAD+ is, how it can support longevity, testing options, and ways to tell if your levels of NAD+ may be declining.Gregory Kelly is VP of Product Development at Qualia Life Sciences naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health.Timestamps(4:13) What NAD+ is, its role in the aging process, and how to test your levels(16:05) The best time of day to take NAD+(19:40) Flushing with NAD+(24:55) NAD+ pills versus IV drips(28:05) Signs and symptoms of low or declining NAD+ levels(33:46) Participants’ experiences from clinical studiesFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/324-using-nad-to-support-aging-longevityCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram 

Erin, a health expert with personal experience in overcoming autoimmune disease through functional medicine, shares invaluable insights. She discusses the importance of self-sourcing healing and challenges the traditional search for root causes. Erin highlights how our mindsets can shape our biology, and how recognizing the body's communication through symptoms is crucial. She emphasizes personal empowerment in health decisions and the transformative potential of nurturing positive beliefs to support well-being.

In this enlightening conversation, Erin, a dynamic speaker on health and body regeneration, delves into the incredible ways our bodies heal themselves daily. She emphasizes the importance of our thoughts and emotions in shaping our well-being. Listeners will discover practical insights into intuitive functional medicine, learning how to engage actively in their healing journeys. Erin inspires with the message that while the past is unchangeable, the future is wide open for transformation.

This discussion dives into the hamster wheel of negative thoughts and how they hinder growth. Learn to spot what's working in your life and appreciate it! The concept of 'abundance mining' is introduced, encouraging a shift from scarcity to gratitude. Discover how to catch limiting beliefs before they affect your health. Hydration and electrolytes are highlighted for their role in energy levels. Most importantly, embrace positivity, celebrate your wins, and transform your mindset for a healthier, fulfilling life!