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10/16/2025

Rather than labeling people as simply “good” or “bad” sleepers, a new study identified five distinct sleep types that each may be linked to different patterns of mood, health and brain activity.

A study identified five sleep types that could be linked to mental well-being, bedtime habits and brain activity. The findings could help improve clinical treatments.

10/09/2025

Short-term inflammation mends scraped knees and fights off colds, while chronic inflammation is linked to serious health issues.

Studies show that pro-inflammatory diets (diets high in processed foods, trans fats and sugar) can contribute to chronic disease. On the other hand, consuming more anti-inflammatory foods can help support your brain, cardiovascular system and overall health.

Make sure to add it to your diet ASAP.

10/05/2025

The brain has an amazing ability to rewire itself by strengthening, rerouting or growing new connections in response to learning, experience or injury. This continuous reshaping is known as neuroplasticity.

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to adapt at any age; exercise, meditation, healthy fats and creativity all support lasting mental flexibility and cognitive health.

09/30/2025

The functional medicine approach emphasizes that no intervention occurs in isolation: Acetaminophen use should be balanced with proactive support for glutathione production, methylation pathways, antioxidant defenses, and microbiome health—especially in individuals with genetic susceptibilities.

Acetaminophen use can increase oxidative stress by depleting glutathione. This oxidative stress then causes direct tissue damage and disruption of the gut microbiome. Your genetics likely increase your susceptibility to these problems, particularly if you have MTHFR mutations.

09/18/2025

The research is clear: your gut microbiome is not just connected to your brain, it's actively shaping its health every day. This isn't just about preventing disease; it's about optimizing brain function throughout your entire life.

When we support the gut-brain axis through targeted interventions, we're not just improving digestion, we're investing in our cognitive future.

"Metabolite-first" approach to understanding the gut-brain axis, focuses on the specific compounds our gut bacteria produce and how they influence brain function.

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....