Sarah Carson APRN, FNP-C, IFMCP

05/06/2022

#1 most pesticide-riden produce item. Make sure you know where your produce is coming from and that you only buy organic from the ”Dirty Dozen” list.

The average American eats about eight pounds of fresh strawberries a year – and with them, dozens of pesticides, including chemicals that have been linked to cancer and reproductive damage. A jaw-dropping amount of chemicals and pesticides are used in the production of non-organic strawberries. Learn more about it at https://bit.ly/3KAJl1h.

03/04/2022

Hey everyone! 👋🏻 I’ve got an exciting contest happening on my website.

wildfigfunctionalmedicine.com

If you go visit the brand new Wild Fig Functional Medicine site, you’ll find THREE hidden figs scattered across the pages. Each of these figs boasts a special word. Write down the phrase these words form and email it to me at

[email protected]

In doing so, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a $75 Fullscript credit, which you can use toward practitioner-grade supplements to support your health.

I hope you all have fun with the contest! And good luck!

Do you have questions about the contest, my new health portal, or the practice transition? Drop them in the comments below!

02/23/2022

Sarah Carson APRN, FNP-C, IFMCP updated their address.

Sarah Carson APRN, FNP-C, IFMCP updated their address.

02/23/2022

Can I get a drumroll please? 🥁 🎉

My virtual private practice is getting a fresh new name, look and online home.

Announcing Wild Fig Functional Medicine!

WHY Wild Fig?

PERSISTENCE - The roots of a wild fig keep growing until they find water. In our work together, we keep digging until we reach the deepest roots of your symptoms.

RESILIENCE - Wild Fig Trees are strong and adaptable in facing whatever life throws at them. And so are you!

DELICIOUSNESS - Figs are luscious, reminding us to savor the sweetness of life, even while working to improve our situation.

As always, thank you for joining me on this journey. Helping you get to the root of your health challenges and reach new levels of wellness inspires and energizes my days.

Stay tuned for further updates in the near future! There are lots of big things on the horizon.

02/07/2022

It's great to be on the trail again with my pup for a Monday morning hike to get the week started off right! 🐕‍🦺 🚶‍♀️

01/28/2022

Shout out to at for having such a presence on my bookshelf...This doesn't even count the audible books! :)

As a new entrepreneur and female business owner you have given me the knowledge and confidence that I CAN DO THIS! I wouldn't be where I am today without you.

01/26/2022

Take time to get outside and smell the flowers...🌻

And doing it with your pup makes it even sweeter! 🐾

01/24/2022

As I walk away from 2021, I realize that it was one of the hardest of my 42 years. Now, looking forward into 2022 I am committed to bringing only positive energy with me and making this an amazing year. I have so many exciting new changes to look forward to, both personally and professionally!⁠
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For 2022 I COMMIT to:⁠
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🔆 Spend more time in nature, where I feel grounded and connected⁠
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🔆 Ignore the self-doubt and uncertainty that I sometimes experience as an entrepreneur, and instead embrace the unknown with curiosity and excitement⁠
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🔆 Appreciate and nurture relationships in which love and loyalty are unconditional, and stop spending my energy in those that aren't⁠
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🔆 Make self-care and nurturing a mandatory part of my daily practice (yes, practice what I preach)⁠
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🔆Practice stepping out of my comfort zone a little more (like posting all of this on IG haha), as this is where true growth and opportunity lies⁠
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01/24/2022

Sarah Carson APRN, FNP-C, IFMCP updated their business hours.

Sarah Carson APRN, FNP-C, IFMCP updated their business hours.

11/19/2020

So sweet!!!

10/10/2020

Another day with Dr K on one of my most favorite AND complex topics...AUTOIMMUNE THYROID DISORDERS.

Digging deep into the latest, cutting-edge research on how to treat these patients from a functional medicine perspective.

06/27/2020

COVID-19: A Pandemic Within a Pandemic

Covid-19 from a functional medicine perspective from the Father of Functional Medicine, Dr Jeffrey Bland.

“The race is on throughout the world to develop Covid-19 vaccines and therapeutics and end a pandemic that threatens to infect a…

06/27/2020

Spending the day with Dr Kharrazian learning more about the enormously complex topic of AUTOIMMUNITY. Brilliant scientist, clinician and teacher.

Autoimmunity is rampant in the United States and will continue to increase as we expose ourselves to dirty food, dirty air, environmental chemicals and unhealthy lifestyle with poor sleep, lack of movement and high stress. 🏭🧪🍩

Learn how you can prevent an autoimmune condition or manage your existing autoimmune condition and prevent others with functional medicine.

Functionalwellnessbysarah.com

06/17/2020

Cheer And Song

So true!

06/16/2020

This is my echinacea plant from my garden. Each year it returns bigger and more beautiful! In addition to it's beauty, echinacea can be used for medicinal purposes. It's most helpful for preventing viral infections but also has been shown to reduce the severity and/or duration of upper respiratory tract symptoms.

06/16/2020

Make sure you take advantage of the sale and stock up on your clean, non-toxic skincare and makeup. Don't forget your sunscreen!! 🌞☀️🏖⛱

STARTS TOMORROW!!

beautycounter.com/sarahcarson

06/15/2020

Thank you for letting me sample your Heal Everything Multi-Use Body Whip and Sleep Head Spray. Both smell delicious and I love the silkiness of the Body Whip. Especially nice on my dry hands! Yum!! ♥️♥️♥️

06/14/2020

Another IFM conference in the books, virtually!! I always leave feeling even more inspired to spread the word about FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE. Can't wait to share the new things I've learned.
Particularly in these incredibly uncertain times of covid-19 it's so important to focus on preventing and reversing chronic diseases and living a clean lifestyle with clean food, clean air and clean water. 🚰💦🥗🥓🥑 Thank you Dr Susan Prescott, immunologist, pediatrician and artist for your beautiful (she literally hand-made each slide), empowering and relevant presentation. I hope to see the same presentation on TED talks soon! What an inspiration!! 🖼🎨

06/09/2020

So excited to get my ♥️

As a functional medicine NP I teach my clients every day about the importance of sleep!! 💤😴💤

WHOOP measures stages of sleep, heart rate variability (HRV), and resting heart rate (RHR) to help you optimize recovery so you can operate at your peak performance.🏋️‍♀️

So interesting to see the how the HRV plummets when I've had a stressful day or haven't optimized my sleep. Even better is that WHOOP then gives you tips on workout intensity and sleep to help in recovery. I've already noticed a marked improvement in my performance and sleep.😴

Will definitely be recommending to my clients!!

03/31/2020

Autoimmune: The Complex Web - Carpathia Collaborative

Read Dr Heidi Iratcabal's blog on autoimmune conditions and how the functional medicine approach can find and treat the root cause, rather than the conventional approach which uses strong immunosuppresive drugs.

By: Heidi Iratcabal ND, IFMCP, DPT According to the Department of Health and Human Services, office of women’s health, autoimmune disease is ranked #1 in a top ten list of most popular health topics requested by callers to the National Women’s Health Information Center. Statistics show 1 in 12 w...

03/28/2020

My garden is bountiful and ready to harvest at the perfect time..🥬🥗

Growing your own veggies is easy to do and has numerous positive benefits.

1. Plenty of phytonutrient-dense, fresh food only a few steps away! 🏕
2. Time outdoors enjoying some of the beautiful things Mother Nature has to offer.🏞
3. Drives down the sympathetic response, promoting rest and relaxation. 😌
4. Increases your vitamin D level. ☀️
5. Breathe fresh air. 🌬
6. Spend quality time with your family. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

And most importantly...

7. Provide food for your family during food shortages and pandemics. 🥗🥫🥚

03/26/2020

Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication ladies!!

The Carpathia clinical staff and Dr.Leila Doolittle all suited up to meet your needs!

03/23/2020

Happy National Puppy Day!

In the midst of these diffict times I can't think of any other place I'd rather be than with my puppy Maddie.

The science is overwhelming that owning a pet improves mental and physical health.

1. Improve your immune system 😷💪

2. Reduce blood pressure and cholesterol❤

3. Decrease feelings of social isolation (so important right now!!) 🥰

4. Increase your opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities🌄

5. Increase levels of serotonin and dopamine, "feel good" neurotransmitters that reduce stress and make us feel happy😁

So while we're all in isolation for covid-19 be sure to take advantage of all of the amazing health benefits of having a pet!!🐕🐕‍🦺🐶

03/22/2020

Beautycounter facial for the boys.

03/20/2020

Wise words from Kitty O’meara.

03/19/2020

How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19: Supporting Your Immune System When You May Need it Most | Dr. Mark Hyman

Great article by Dr Hyman on COVID-19.

This is an unprecedented time, a once in 100-year pandemic. A time for us to be level-headed, open-hearted, and focused on what we can do to protect ourselves, our families, …

03/04/2020

Neuroscience Reveals How Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain to be Happier

Neuroscience Reveals How Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain to be Happier

Neuroscientists have found that if you really feel it when you say it, you'll be happier and healthier. The regular practice of expressing gratitude is not a New Age fad; it's a facet of the human condition that reaps true benefits to those who mean it.

02/21/2020

I'm passionate about clean skincare and makeup. You would be amazed at the number of chemicals we put on our skin every day, most of which are unregulated.

Thanks Megan for helping me with my display so we can provide cleaner, safer skincare products for our patients.

Beautycounter.com/sarahcarson

02/20/2020

Jury duty = much-needed time to catch up on patient charts and emails while fulfilling my civic responsibility. Small price to pay for allowing us the right to trial by jury.

02/15/2020

Much needed time outdoors. Good for the body, brain and soul.

02/12/2020

Functional Medicine Linked To A Higher Quality Of Life, New Study Finds

My patients come to me because they're hoping functional medicine can help them where traditional primary care has not. Obviously, I believe it can, and research is starting to back me up.

A first-of-its-kind research study showed a marked improvement in quality of life for patients following a functional medicine approach over the traditional model.

This new research can spark the future of health care.

02/12/2020

My work tribe. Love all of these beautiful people... and the ones at Carpathia not in the photo. So blessed to have the opportunity to work with each one of you.

02/10/2020

Evidence for the Gut-Brain Axis Continues to Accumulate

Did you know your gut talks to your brain? The gut-brain axis is a key tenant of functional medicine and one of the first things I assess with new patients.

Recent scientific research provides tangible evidence of the communication pathway, which could lead to changes in our understanding of treatments and disease progression. What you eat matters!!

Doctors once understood how diet affected everything from our energy levels to our emotions. Then pharmaceuticals came along and medicine took a big detour.

02/09/2020

If you haven't checked out Bonton market yet you're in for a real treat! A community garden, cafe and coffee shop right in the heart of South Dallas. They also have a seperate 40 acre farm and free range chickens, goats, turkeys, rabbits and beehives. Amazing to see the community volunteers come together on 2nd Saturday each month.

@ Bonton Farms