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The Functional Nursing Blog
Published by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) — advancing the role of nurses in functional medicine through education, leadership, and innovation.
Insulin Resistance Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters
In the realm of metabolic health, insulin resistance stands as a pivotal factor that can herald the onset of prediabetes and type 2...
Brigitte Sager
6 min read
Bridging the Gap: How Functional Medicine Complements Conventional Care in Chronic Disease Prevention
The Complementary Roles of Allopathic and Functional Medicine In the realm of healthcare, the comparison often drawn between allopathic...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Slowing Down to Heal: The Nurse's Role in Addressing the Speed of Life
I truly adore the late Wayne Dyer (a renowned American self-help author and motivational speaker), and I listen to him often. I have...
Brigitte Sager
6 min read
You Probably Shouldn't Be Your Mom's Nurse: When Functional Nursing Expertise Meets Personal Relationships
Let's get into a topic that’s both fun and challenging: applying functional medicine principles in our personal lives. My journey as a...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Functional Medicine Isn't for Everyone: Beyond the Quick Fix
Quite often, I will have someone say something similar to the following, "I wish I could get my mom to come see you. She has so much...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
Eating Well Made Simple: Smart Meal Prepping for a Busy Lifestyle
The Transformative Benefits of Meal Prep In my years as a holistic nurse practitioner, I've come to recognize the major impact meal...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
The Ripple Effect of Functional Medicine: Transforming Patient Care and Family Wellness
As a family nurse practitioner immersed in the world of functional medicine, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that a holistic...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Beyond the Snore: Sleep Apnea and Its Major Impact on Overall Health through Functional Medicine
As holistic nurses and nurse practitioners, we often encounter patients whose chronic health issues seem resistant to conventional...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
From the Inside Out: The Gut-Skin Connection
The intriguing link between gut health and skin health is increasingly recognized as a crucial aspect of holistic healthcare. As a family...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
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