Insights, Innovation, and Inspiration: What the 31st Annual Spring Congress Has in Store for You

May 13, 2023

The highly anticipated 31st Annual Spring Congress: The Fire Inside: Inflammation: The Common Pathway to Disease kicks off on Friday, May 19th promising a game-changing weekend of advanced education and practice transformation. This year’s signature event gathers some of the medical world’s brightest minds and most influential voices to spotlight one of the greatest threats to public health: inflammation. The Congress will empower attendees to unlock their full potential and become much-needed catalysts for revolutionizing healthcare by offering a platform to explore cutting-edge practical insights, innovative clinical strategies, and the latest advancements in functional medicine. Read on to find out what the 31st Annual Spring Congress has in store for you.

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Young and Sick: Understanding The Epidemic of Chronic Disease Among Patients Under 40

April 30, 2023

Accounting for over 70% of deaths worldwide, chronic diseases – such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer – are well-known for their long-term, progressive nature. As one of the leading causes of disability, chronic health conditions not only affect the individual’s quality of life but also significantly impact society’s economic burden.

These conditions have traditionally been associated with aging, but we now witness a worrying trend of chronic disease among young adults. The prevalence of chronic diseases among patients under 40 is increasing at an alarming rate, posing a significant challenge for healthcare systems, professionals, and patients.

The systemic implications of a silent epidemic of chronic disease among young adults underscore the importance of understanding the underlying causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies that can enable early detection and effective treatment. Such an approach can not only improve population health outcomes but also help reduce the overall burden on healthcare systems and socio-economic conditions.

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The Pharmacist’s Role in Functional Medicine

April 28, 2023

By Lauren Castle, PharmD, MS – Founder & CEO, FMPhA.org 

In the fields of anti-aging, integrative, and functional medicine, pharmacists have long been sought after as members of the patient care team, particularly for their unique scope of practice to compound customized medications for patients. But in recent years, the role of the pharmacist on functional medicine care teams has expanded well beyond the compounding counter.

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