PatriotDirect Family Medicine

09/02/2025

Diet, stress, sleep, medications and environmental exposures shape the makeup of our gut microbiota, which, in turn, impact the body’s propensity for health or disease.

Efforts to restore and nurture gut health offer opportunities for us to enhance our well-being through simple lifestyle changes.

Gut microbes shape digestion, immunity, and mood—but stress, meds, and processed foods can disrupt balance. Small lifestyle shifts help restore this vital inner ecosystem.

08/07/2025

Part 2 of our takeaways from recently attending the Direct Primary Care (DPC) Summit 2025.

We connected with hundreds of forward-thinking Family Physicians about the future of medicine and how we can save our broken system. Here are the additional biggest takeaways from those conversations:

✨ Physicians are frustrated with the current system

We heard stories of deep frustration—not only with the bureaucracy and operational inefficiencies of modern medicine but also with the lack of effective tools for solving their patients’ root problems.

DPC is already a step toward reclaiming autonomy; Functional Medicine represents the next step.

✨ Functional Medicine needs a practical, scalable framework

Doctors are hungry for a system they can trust—something affordable, time-efficient, and easy to implement into their current practice model.

Without a repeatable framework, Functional Medicine risks becoming overwhelming and inconsistent.

👉 If you’re interested in seeing exactly how Functional Medicine works, we’ve created a Free Trial of Volume 1 of our training materials on the link here:

https://www.patriotdirectfmtp.com/offers/rXG7WP8j/checkout

08/04/2025

The 2025 Direct Primary Care (DPC) Summit was inspiring.

Hundreds of innovative physicians gathered to share ideas, collaborate, and reimagine the future of primary care.

✨ One theme stood out loud and clear: Functional Medicine has momentum.

Here is Part 1 of our takeaways from the DPC Summit:

1. Functional Medicine is gaining widespread acceptance
There is little pushback on Functional Medicine among DPC doctors. As natural innovators in healthcare, these physicians are ready to embrace new approaches that can truly help patients—the question is how to do it effectively.

2. Doctors demand evidence-based training
Physicians are not willing to sacrifice scientific integrity for innovation. They want Functional Medicine that is deeply rooted in medical literature and updated scientific evidence—not anecdotes or guesswork. This resonated highly with us, as the PatriotDirect mission is founded in a desire to bring a stronger evidence-basis to this field.

3. There is growing excitement about health optimization
Doctors care deeply about their patients and want to help them live healthier lives, not just manage disease. Yet most physicians admit they weren’t trained in these tools—their formal education was primarily pharmaceutical-based.

Functional Medicine fills that gap.

👉 If you’re interested in seeing exactly how Functional Medicine works, we’ve created a Free Trial of Volume 1 of our training materials on the link here:

https://www.patriotdirectfmtp.com/offers/rXG7WP8j/checkout

07/31/2025

Beyond its culinary uses, turmeric is known for its potential health benefits due to the active ingredient curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

When eating for gut health, look to the spices in your pantry. Learn the top spice pick for gut health according to gastroenterologists.

07/24/2025

Research shows that mold exposure can trigger microglial activation (our brain's immune cells) in the amygdala, leading to increased anxiety-like behaviors and emotional dysregulation.

I've dedicated much of my career to understanding the profound and often overlooked connections between environmental exposures and our neurological health.

07/15/2025

Consider these vegetables with the highest levels of magnesium that can be a great (and delicious) addition to your diet.

Delicious!

07/09/2025

Gut diversity is important because different microorganisms may help support health in a variety of ways, including: improved digestion and nutrient absorption, immune-system regulation, protection against harmful bacteria, reduced inflammation and better brain health.

Discover five simple ways to improve your gut health, including increasing fiber intake, staying hydrated, managing stress, getting enough sleep, and staying physically active....

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July 🎆!

Hope everyone is enjoying a safe and happy holiday today.

07/02/2025

While travel can challenge the body’s natural rhythms, these are some strategies to help promote wellness on the road and maintain health throughout your travels.

Travel offers a chance to recharge and explore, but it can take a toll on the body through dehydration, poor digestion and disrupted sleep. With a few naturopathic strategies, it’s possible to stay healthy, energized and resilient throughout the j...

06/22/2025

As summer temperatures rise, it’s important to recognize symptoms of heatstroke or reactions to extreme heat, along with tips to handle very high temps.

As summers get hotter, heat-related illnesses are increasing. While we can’t control outside temperatures, there are actions people can take to lower the risk of health issues caused by rising temps.

06/15/2025

Wishing all of the dads, and those who step into the role of dad, a very Happy Father's Day!

Hope you know how appreciated you truly are and enjoy your day.

06/04/2025

These dishes boast a minimum of 15 grams of protein per serving to support muscle recovery, sustained energy and healthy digestion—some are also anti inflammatory.

Start your day by supporting a healthier gut with these gut-healthy breakfasts, boasting at least 15 grams of protein in every serving.