The Pitfalls of Modern Functional Medicine

Wellness Rewind with Amy Beard, MD and Anna Allen, FDNP

Functional Medicine was created to get to the root causes of health issues, not just manage symptoms. But somewhere along the way, the movement has drifted—and it’s leaving many people frustrated, overwhelmed, and financially drained. In this episode, Amy and Anna have an honest conversation about what Functional Medicine was intended to be, how it’s gone off track, and how to get back to what actually works for true healing.

We discuss:
✅ What Functional Medicine was originally meant to be
✅ When the shift toward "symptom management 2.0" began
✅ Why relying on supplements alone is not true healing
✅ The problem with over-testing and chasing lab numbers
✅ Why overwhelming protocols often do more harm than good
✅ Nervous system biohacking vs real nervous system health
✅ Why lifestyle foundations still matter more than anything else
✅ How to avoid wasting thousands of dollars on ineffective approaches

If you’ve felt lost, overwhelmed, or disillusioned by what Functional Medicine has become, this episode will give you clarity—and a path back to true, lasting wellness.

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