The FMP Blog
 A man feels tired, has gained weight, notices a decline in libido, and no longer gets the same results from exercise. Testing confirms low testosterone.
The most obvious next question may be whether...
Kidney stones are often treated as isolated events: manage the pain, remove or pass the stone, and encourage the patient to drink more water.
Hydration is important, but it does not explain why the st...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).
For practitioners, this is more than a terminology update. It reflects a clinical reality ...
Heart rate variability (HRV) refers to the variation in time between each heartbeat. Rather than beating at a perfectly steady rhythm, a healthy heart constantly adjusts the timing between beats in re...
Aging can be understood as a gradual imbalance between damage accumulation and the body’s ability to repair and maintain resilience. Early in life, repair systems are highly effective. Over time, howe...
The brain is one of the most energy-demanding organs in the body. Although it accounts for only 2% of body weight, it consumes nearly 20% of the body’s energy. Because of this high demand, the brain r...
The menopausal transition affects far more than reproductive health. Shifts in estrogen and progesterone during this time influence the gut microbiome, intestinal motility, bile acid metabolism, and b...
Omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, are well known for their cardiovascular benefits. They lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation, and support vascular health. But studies over the last few...
Hypertension, affecting over a billion people worldwide, is often viewed through a cardiovascular or renal lens. Yet mounting evidence suggests oral health, particularly periodontal disease, may influ...
Fasting, the voluntary abstinence from food for defined periods, is gaining traction as a therapeutic tool. Beyond its historical and cultural roots, fasting is being re-examined for its potential to ...
Homocysteine is more than just a lab value. It is a functional medicine marker with wide-ranging clinical implications. Elevated levels can signal nutrient deficiencies, impaired methylation, or under...
When I first began practicing internal medicine, and later functional medicine, I was taught to focus heavily on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Kidney health, however, was often treated as an ...
