Functional Pediatrician, Dr. Mario Brus, MD obtained his medical and pediatric specialty training at Loma Linda University in Southern California. His current emphasis is pediatric functional medicine, which aims to find underlying causation for pediatric chronic conditions. He addresses the root cause of these conditions with appropriate laboratory testing, genetic testing, and by emphasizing lifestyle and nutrition changes, as well as appropriate nutritional supplementation. This functional approach to pediatrics allows Dr. Brus to partner in the care of children by listening to families' concerns and making children's health his primary focus.

In this episode, Dr. Brus discusses:

• His journey into functional medicine
• Pyramid of pediatrics
• His general approach to the pediatric population
• What is causing most illness and disease in kids today
• His thoughts and approach to autoimmunity
• The best piece of advice he has given to his patients
• And more!

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David Musnick is a board-certified medical doctor who offers Functional Medicine, Sports Medicine, Functional Immunology, and Primary Care for adults and teenagers. He specializes in sports medicine, internal medicine, frequency specific microcurrent (FSM), scars, homeopathy, prolotherapy, and low-level laser treatments. Dr. Musnick has more than 24 years of experience in Functional Medicine and achieved a very high level of both experience and expertise with many health conditions. He is also the author of the book, Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness, and helped in writing textbook chapters on arthritis and concussions.

In this episode Dr. David Musnick, MD discusses the following topics:
When and why did you develop an Integrative Pathophysiology approach to healing the brain?
Can your approach help people that have had a head injury more than 8 weeks from the time that they see you?
Can you help people that have had more than one head injury?
What is a Concussion and how is it different than a bruise to the head?
How has your average patient gotten a Concussion?
Does everyone that has had a Concussion know that they have had one?
What is Post Concussion Syndrome?
How is Post Concussion Syndrome different than Mild TBI 
How are Concussions and mild TBI usually treated in the US and Canada and other countries?
What does Pathophysiology mean in regard to Concussion?
What pathophysiology issues are most important to treat early vs later on?
What cells and structures are in the brain that are important in regards to brain function?
What are Trophic factors and why are they important?
What can happen to Microglial cells that are supposed to be support cells?
What is the blood brain barrier and can it get injured?
Have you been able to heal the blood brain barrier?
What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent and can you help to heal the brain with it?
Do people have problems with sleep after a head injury and why is that an issue in healing the brain? 
Does exercise help brain healing?
Do you have a special diet for brain healing?
Can you do anything about vision problems after a head injury?
What kind of mood problems do people develop after a Concussion?
Why are Synaptic connections important?
Can your program help restore Synaptic connections between Neurons?
Can your program help restore Neurons from Nerve Stem cell centers in the brain?
Can any of your methods help people that have Mild Cognitive Impairment even if they have not had a head injury?

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Josiah Smith is a Physician Assistant, who graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in PR Studies from Drexel University in 1998, and he graduated with his Master of Physician Assistant studies in 2007. He was a Medical Officer with the Army National Guard and earned the rank of captain. He has been doing a lot of family practice, emergency medicine, urgent care and found his way into Functional and Integrative Medicine about six years ago. He has a number of different specialties that he claims to fame and we are so proud to have him on the Functional Medicine Foundations team as a Vitality Expert.

Produced by SB Studios

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Functional Medicine of Idaho:
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FMI Center for Optimal Health
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity @ https://funmedshop.com/ + more resources on IG: https://www.instagram.com/funmedfoundations

"Becoming an Optimal Man" with Dr. Holthouse, MD Connection between inflammation, gut health and hormone imbalances Central Obesity leading to systemic inflammation leading to insulin resistance and hormone dysregulation Stress, cortisol, hormone dysfunction Cell signaling protein treatment for supporting improved body fat/lean muscle composition, aging, repair Resistance training and HIIT- Not just any movement but the right movement Time Restricted eating- more than weight loss Toxicants and hormone dysregulation

Produced by SB Studios

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Functional Medicine of Idaho:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funmedidaho

FMI Center for Optimal Health
Website: https://www.fmioptimal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity @ https://funmedshop.com/ + more resources on IG: https://www.instagram.com/funmedfoundations

Amber Warren, PA-C has an in-depth conversation with internationally recognized hormone & cardiometabolic expert, Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD. In this episode they discuss:

Connection between inflammation, gut health and hormone imbalances

Central obesity leading to systemic inflammation leading to insulin resistance and hormone dysregulation

Stress, cortisol, hormone dysfunction

Cell signaling protein treatment for supporting improved body fat/lean muscle composition, aging, repair

Resistance training and HIIT- Not just any movement but the right movement

Time Restricted eating- more than weight loss

Toxicants and hormone dysregulation

AND MORE

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

Functional Medicine of Idaho:
Website: https://funmedidaho.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funmedidaho

FMI Center for Optimal Health
Website: https://www.fmioptimal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity @ https://funmedshop.com/ + more resources on IG: https://www.instagram.com/funmedfoundations

Welcome to the Functional Medicine Foundations podcast where we explore root cause medicine, engage in conversation with functional and integrative medicine experts, and build community with like-minded health seekers. In this introduction episode, owners Sam & Amber Warren PA-C discuss the journey to FMF, the Why, and so much more. Did you know? Not all supplements are created equal. Supplements are not regulated by the FDA, which can lead to potential problems, like:⁠⁣ supplements containing additives, fillers, or allergens⁠⁣, the ingredients may not be tested for toxins⁠⁣, the quality may not be consistent from batch to batch. At FMF, we believe strongly in the immense health benefits supplements offer. That's why we've done the in-depth research for you, making sure you are getting the highest quality supplements possible! To learn more and purchase, go to funmedshop.com and use the promo code mentioned in the episode to save 15% off your entire order!

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed

Functional Medicine of Idaho:
Website: https://funmedidaho.com/
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FMI Center for Optimal Health
Website: https://www.fmioptimal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmioptimal

We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity @ https://funmedshop.com/ + more resources on IG: https://www.instagram.com/funmedfoundations