Let’s dive into what exactly a health coach or nutrition coach does, what functional medicine is, and why I feel so strongly that they are a major part of the future of healthcare. There is a lot of misinformation presented by modern practitioners that can lead to harmful consequences. Listen in to learn more about functional medicine, and when it might be the right time to turn to it.
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In this episode:
- The basics of functional medicine vs. general practitioners
- The disadvantages of going to general practitioners
- Statistics about chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases
- When you shouldn’t depend on regular doctors
- Pricing structures between insurance and functional medicine
- Misconceptions behind health
- How to find functional medicine doctors
- The differences between health coaches, nutritionists, RDs, and functional doctors
For links to help find Functional Medicine doctors near you, please visit the FitFizz Community on Facebook.
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