On this episode of the pod we talk to Dr. Karl Holtzer, who is one of my colleagues at UPMC's Center for Integrative Medicine, and a dear friend. In this episode we cover myriad aspects of health and medicine.  A functional medicine approach evaluates the whole person based on a number of factors which may contribute to health conditions, such as nutritional deficiencies, dietary intolerance, toxicity, abnormal gut microbiome (the healthy bacteria we all carry), hormonal dysfunction, and inflammation.

Specialized testing can confirm the areas causing an individual to experience difficulties. These imbalances can be addressed through changes in diet, the judicious use of supplements, and stress management techniques. This approach can also contribute to the care for individuals with chronic health conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes.

Functional Medicine – A Different Way to Approach Health.

Karl Holtzers's website 

Institute for Functional Medicine