We are LIVE today! 🎉🤓 ... . The event is open to everyone July 15-19th. 👉🏽 My talk on Ketogenic and Paleo diets will be on Friday the 19th... . There's an amazing line up of interesting health talks happening all 4 days so you should 💯 tune in) . If you stream live, it's 100% FREE (I love free!)... That's hours of health topics by experiential with various backgrounds for $0 💰😬 ... umm yes please! . If you want to view later you can opt to purchase the content and then you have it for ever and ever. . Register to get more information using this link 👉🏽Http://bit.ly/SummitJuly19 [link in bio] . Woot 🎉🎉🎉 ... hope you can join me!

Statins 💊 (cholesterol-lowering medication) are probably the most prescribed drug worldwide. Despite that, they have not been effective in reduce incidence or risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) 😩. . Yesterday morning, I was presenting to a group of pharmacists about this in KC, Kansas (these are a few of my slides) ... and on my way home I see that @lifestylemedicinedoctor is talking to @drmarkhyman on the Doctors Farmacy podcast about this🎙🎧! . 🤔 Coincidence, I think not 😂! Love the name BTW 🤣 ... . The epidemic has been gradually increasing (swipe 👉🏽 and you'll see the numbers) ... and the truth is there are well-known underlying mechanisms that include drug-induced nutrient depletion at play 🙄... . Statins deplete key nutrients that reduce ability of cardiac muscle contract effectively 👉🏽 reduce the production of ATP to power the muscle 👉🏽 and may even lead to increased calcification further contributing to reduced contractility and elasticity 😳. . These might be supported by supplementing these key nutrients, but we don't have enough data to make that statement as a solo intervention (although usually I use the supplements as I work on the full foundational approach). . What we do know is that we can 💯 impact outcomes by addressing the underlying root cause 👉🏽 insulin resistance and inflammation with diet and lifestyle 🥦🧘🏾‍♀️😴🏋🏽‍♂️! . Swipe to the 👉🏽 for my "Cardiometabolic Rx summary" . ⭐ONE LAST THING: I want to add, if you can only make one change 👉🏽 the addition of #phytonutrients and fiber is key... also, there's evidence that #paleodiet and #ketogenicdiet are also useful as interventions, as is #intermittentfasting and Fasting Mimicking Diet (though we need more time to better understand their role in the general population). . . 📢 I want to hear your thoughts below 🤓! . . . . #FxMed #nutritionist #pharmacist #foodiefarmacist #farmacynotpharmacy #lifestylemedicine #personalizedmedicine #eatyourveggies #leafygreens #eatrealfood #healthyeats #eatingclean #functionalnutrition #functionalpharmacy #FunctionalMedicine #healthylifestyle #cardiovasculardisease #cardiometabolic #insulinresistance #insulinresistancediet #FMD

Woops!! I went and got my self a little over cooked 😳🏖 ... . This is a good opportunity to talk about something that is important as the Summer blazes on ☀️... you can see I took a little too much advantage of the 1.5 days I was in Florida and got a bit burned. . For someone who always brags about being blessed with enough melanin to "never burn" (thanks dad!) I admit this was also a burn to my ego 🙈😹 ... . We've all been there, so what do you do to minimize the sun damage 😎? . 👉🏽 I'm gonna call out my bestie @shannon_esti (hey that rhymes) to drop some knowledge in the comments ... AND 💡 maybe y'all can let me know if you want us to do a video on this topic since it seems timely! . In the meanwhile, 👉🏽 cool compresses with chamomile and aloe, keeping it UBER moisturized, and ramping up the antiinflammatory and antioxidants, including: . ✔Vitamin C (I like the liposomal version) ✔Resveratrol & Turmeic (in liposomes form) ✔Fish oil and SPM (in higher doses) ✔Vitamins A and E (topical A and D cream, yes the kind for diaper rash, can help) ✔Swaping a coffee for green tea and matcha🍵 ... . And yes, I'll up my sunblock (mineral-based never chemical-based) next time 🤦🏻‍♀️! Promise! . Heading to the beach this weekend?? Regardless of your complexion... 👉🏽 Make sure you're sticking a balance between getting some vitamin D and protecting your skin 😎 . . . . . #sunburnrelief #skinhealth #summervibes #summerskincare #sunburns #FxMed #nutritionist #foodiefarmacist #farmacynotpharmacy #functionalnutrition #functionalpharmacy #nutrition #pharmacist #antioxidantfood #antiinflammatoryfood

Soapbox alert 🚨 ... . No this isn't everyone... most practitioners are probably nodding in agreement. AND sometimes it's our patients/clients who read about a supplement and want to take it but not willing to commit to making dietary and lifestyle changes 😔. . I posted this on my stories a few days ago ... and I got some great responses in my DMs🙏🏽. It also seems to be something that has been coming up a lot lately (at least in my tiny corner of the universe🤷🏻‍♀️). . To be 💯 crystal clear ... I'm not saying I don't like or use supplements in my plans. I absolutelu use them both personally and recomend then in my patients/clients all the time. . When there's a deficiency or need, it's going to be necessary to supplement because often the gut isn't absorbing enough from the diet... or maybe the diet hasn't been great and it's going to take a while to implement those changes 🍞🥯🍔🍕... . 👉🏽 Supplements can be an essential, and even life-changing tool! BUT... . Heres the but... if we just use supplements and ignore the foundational diet and lifestyle (and that includes making sure someone isn't constipated 💩 or having good BM, not getting enough fiber, sleeping...) then how is it different then the "pill for an ill" mentality we are criticizing in the conventional world?? Were still not addressing the root cause 🙄 ... . 👉🏽 Supplements can help when we make changes in the foundation, diet alone might make an impact without supplements 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 but supplements without changes in the foundational diet and lifestyle factors will not work AND might actually make things worse 😱. . I realize #FoodFirst approach is hard - hard to educate on, and even harder to implement .... BUT Skipping "Food First" is still a shortcut ... and it will eventually backfire. . OK rant over 🤐 ... what do you all think?? Are you seeing supplements substitute for lifestyle modification? . . . . #fxmed #gettotheroot #nutritionist #pharmacist #foodiefarmacist #farmacynotpharmacy #lifestylemedicine #personalizedmedicine #guthealth #eatyourveggies #leafygreens #eatrealfood #healthylifestyle #eatingclean #functionalnutrition #CNS #nutritionnerd #healingthroughfood #foodsthatheal

Staying on plan when you're traveling can be really challanging 🤔... especially if you're on a restrictive elimination-type diet. . It can feel like the whole world is conspiring against you eating on-plan 😖. . Usually when I'm working with patients, inevitably a trip comes up and we have to plan how to handle their unique restrictions when they're away from home 🤓. . I've got a crazy week of travel, and I honestly don't know what to expect... so I was thrilled I could find this perfectly prepared salmon and veggie-rich salad for lunch today so I can stay pretty low carb (where I feel best) 💪🏽😎. . Here's some thoughts: ✔Call ahead and talk to the kitchen staff, you'd be amazing how fat some places will go to make your experience great! ✔Traveling during more quiet times of year or week might mean more flexible staff too... ✔Don't be afraid to bring food or rent a place with a fridge or kitchen (I AirBnB a LOT)... ✔Scout out nearby Whole Foods or similar grocery stores that are reasonably accessible... ✔Bring snacks that dont need refrigeration... never make decisions when hungry! ✔You know your body and how many exceptions you can make - chose widely and no matter what ALWAYS ENJOY 😍 ... . Dont let travel, completely derail you a few treats and exceptions might be OK (depending on your health needs). You'll be surprised how far some planning ahead can get you. . What do you have planned this summer, any getaways? 😎🏖... . . . . . . . #healthylunchideas #beachvibes🌊 #healthylifestyle #travelingonketo #travelinghealthy #Fxmed #nutritionist #pharmacist #foodiefarmacist #kitchenfarmacy #foodisfuel #brainfood #brainhealth #eatingouthealthy #eatrealfood #eathealthyfats #eatyourveggies #leafygreens #healthyeats #eatingclean #paleotreats #ketoeats #lowcarbdiet #ketolife #paleolifestyle #FunctionalMedicine #functionalnutrition #functionalpharmacy #nutrition

Look ma! I'm in a virtual Summit! 🎉🤓 ... . The event is open to everyone July 15-19th. My talk will be on Friday the 19th, but there's an amazing line up of interesting talks happening all 4 days so you should 💯 tune in) . If you stream live, it's 100% FREE (love free!)... like hours of health topics for $0 💰😬 ... umm yes please! . If you want to view later you can opt to purchase the content and then you have it for ever and ever. Register to get more information using this link 👉🏽Http://bit.ly/SummitJuly19 [link in bio] . Woot 🎉🎉🎉 ... . #FxMed #nutritionist #pharmacist #foodiefarmacist #farmacynotpharmacy #lifestylemedicine #personalizedmedicine #guthealth #paleolifestyle #ketogenicdiet #lowcarbdiet #healthylifestyle #eatingclean #eathealthyfats #healthyfats #functionalnutrition #nutrition #paleoeats #ketolife

Ummm can we talk about these @evolvedchocolate bars?!? 🍫😍 ... . Got an order of these today 📦 I had bought a couple of these cashew "milk" chocolate to try in addition to my midnight coconut ... OMG 🤯 ... . Look, you know I loves me some dark DARK chocolate! And I talk about all the benefits of real authentic cacao and cacao butter... go back to some older posts to read more. . But if you're in the mood for something a little more creamy, more of a milky chocolate consistency... They 👏🏽 nailed 👏🏽it👏🏽 ... PLUS it still has the unprocessed, antioxidant-rich cacao that is SO good for brain health 🧠. . #Dairyfree, #glutenfree, #soyfree, paleo/keto-friendly, sustainably sources #cacao ... . Excuse me while I devour an entire bar in one sitting 😋🤣 ... #sorrynotsorry . . . . #chocolateisnotcandy #eatyourveggies #cacaoisaveggie #kitchenfarmacy #Fxmed #nutritionist #pharmacist #foodiefarmacist #farmacynotpharmacy #lifestylemedicine #personalizedmedicine #paleotreats #paleodessert #ketoeats #ketotreat #paleolifestyle #chocolateisavegetable #evolovedchocolate #cleaneating #cleanchocolate

🥕 v 🍒... When you think of carrots 🥕, you probably think of vitamin A. Maybe you grew up with Bugs Bunny and constant reminders about finishing your carrots so you can have good eye sight 🐇🤓... . (Or was that just my mom trying to convince me to drink her ridiculous juice concoctions? 😂) . But did you know that cherries are also a significant source of carotenoids including beta-carotene in addition to vitamin C? Both of which have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties 🍒. . Many of us who might be on a low carb diet might worry about eating fruit 🍉🍇🍊🥝 - the thing is fruit gets a bad rap for being too high in sugar. . The reality is sure you might need to be careful how many servings you have. But there's typically an overall benefit of having 2 servings a day of high nutrient value, COLORFUL, seasonal, local fruit (so not🍌 for most us)... . Some can have a but more, others who might be just starting on keto might have to hold back until they're keto adapted. . BUT while they're in season, take advantage of the Summer cherries 🍒 and load up on the benefits! . . #Fxmed #nutritionist #pharmacist #foodiefarmacist #farmacynotpharmacy #lifestylemedicine #eatyourveggies #adafruit #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #supportyourlocal #localfarms #eatlocal #functionalnutrition #functionalpharmacy #nutrition #paleoeats #eatwild #paleolifestyle #lowcarbdiet