Functional Medicine Institute

Nutrient deficiencies are often treated with supplements alone, but what if the real problem begins with digestion? In this episode, Tom Malterre, MS, CN, IFMCP joins Amber Warren, PA-C, to explore why poor nutrient absorption has become increasingly common and how gut health, stomach acid, food sensitivities, and mitochondrial function all work together to influence overall health. Tom explains w...

Episode 85 Part 2/2. Cardiovascular disease is often thought of as a heart problem, but its effects reach far beyond the cardiovascular system. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Guard explores the root causes of cardiovascular disease through a functional medicine lens, breaking down how chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence long-term heart health. You'll...

Cardiovascular disease is often thought of as a heart problem, but its effects reach far beyond the cardiovascular system. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Guard explores the root causes of cardiovascular disease through a functional medicine lens, breaking down how chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence long-term heart health. You'll learn how cardiovasc...

In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Brian Hauser, MD, a board certified functional and integrative family medicine physician specializing in autism spectrum disorder, to explore what a root-cause approach to autism actually looks like. They discuss why autism is not a purely genetic condition, how environmental factors, diet, gut health, and mitochondrial dysfunction play a cen...

Could the "weight-loss shots" everyone is talking about actually be the next big breakthrough in cancer prevention? In this week’s episode of the FMI podcast, I’m joined once again by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Holthouse. While Dr. H is a world-renowned expert in hormone health and cardiometabolic medicine, today we are diving into a topic that is reshaping the future of longevity: the di...

Leaders often underestimate how much their health drives performance. Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Matthew Tucker to explore how migraines, sleep, and nutrition affect energy, focus, and leadership capacity. Learn practical strategies to align your health with work, family, and long-term impact. Listen now to discover how functional medicine can help you lead at your best.

Perimenopause is often overlooked, yet it can significantly impact sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. Amber Warren, FNP-C sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP to break down the hormonal changes driving this transition and why symptoms can vary so widely. Learn how shifts in progesterone and estrogen, along with stress and the nervous system, influence how you feel an...

Most men don't realize their hormones are gone until everything else starts falling apart. Andrew Baukol, PA-C, learned that firsthand after lymphoma and 12 rounds of chemo, and now he's helping other men find the missing piece.

Amber Warren, PA-C breaks down perimenopause and hormone imbalances, covering weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, and sleep changes. Discover how bioidentical hormone therapy, gut and liver health, and stress management can support estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for long-term wellness.

In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C explains the 2025 to 2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what the flipped food pyramid means for metabolic health. She explores increased protein needs, whole foods, healthy fats, and why reducing refined carbohydrates is critical for insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut health. Amber also discusses nutrition for children, food quality, alcohol intake...

Amber Warren, PA-C, is joined by functional medicine nurse practitioner Heather Lucas, MSN, FNP-C, to explain the science behind GLP-1–based therapies and metabolic weight loss. They break down how GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon influence appetite, insulin resistance, and fat metabolism, and discuss how therapies such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and emerging triple agonists are used in metabolic care....

Host Amber Warren and guest, Dr. Mark Holthouse, explore a functional, root-cause approach to metabolic weight loss, going beyond the outdated “calories in, calories out” model. They discuss why weight loss resistance is rarely about willpower and how hormones, cortisol, gut health, muscle mass, and environmental factors influence metabolism. The episode highlights FMI’s Premier Metabolic Reset pr...

https://funmedinstitute.com

We’re rebroadcasting this important episode with Functional Pediatrician Dr. Mario Brus, MD. Trained at Loma Linda University, Dr. Brus specializes in pediatric functional medicine, focusing on the root causes of chronic conditions in children. In this episode, he explains how targeted lab testing, genetic insights, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and high-quality supplements can support children...

https://www.instagram.com/thesensoryproject208/

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed Resources: Austin Air Filters: https://austinair.com/ Broccoli Sprouts: https://wellnessmama.com/health/sulforaphane/ Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/ Smart Sleeve: http://www.safesleevecases.com/discount/RenewInst Wellness Services at FMI: Flowpresso®: https://funmedidaho.com/lymphatic-flow-massage/ IV Therapy: https://funmedidaho.com/...

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations

FMF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@funmed FMI Center for Optimal Health Website: fmioptimal.com Instagram: @fmioptimal Functional Medicine of Idaho: Website: funmedidaho.com Instagram: @funmedidaho We provide the highest quality supplements with responsible sourcing and the utmost commitment to purity funmedshop.com + more resources on IG: @funmedfoundations