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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.
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
Food for Thought: The Integral Role of Nutrition in Mental Health from a Nursing Perspective
In the realm of functional medicine, the adage "You are what you eat" takes on a profound meaning, especially when considering mental...
Brigitte Sager
8 min read
Hormonal Havoc: A Nursing Professional's Guide to Endocrine Disruptors
As a family nurse practitioner who is deeply committed to the principles of functional medicine and holistic patient care, I often...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Strategies to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder: Embracing Wintering with Functional Medicine
As the vibrant colors of autumn fade into the stark whites and grays of winter, many individuals find themselves echoing this transition,...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
Advancing the Nursing Profession Using the Synergy of Allopathic and Functional Medicine
I often hear nurses say something similar to my experience finding functional medicine. Long before I was a nurse, I was asking WHY as we...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
The Role of Nutrition in Functional Medicine: A Nurse's Guide
As a nurse or nurse practitioner, you likely already know that functional medicine focuses on identifying the root causes of illness...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Understanding Laboratory Reference Ranges: A Functional Medicine Perspective
This blog is definitely overdue and dives into a topic that plays an integral role in patient care: laboratory reference ranges. In the...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Enhancing Patient Care with Fullscript: A Functional Nursing Perspective
As a functional medicine nurse practitioner, I am committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to my patients. Although I...
Brigitte Sager
6 min read
Why I Chose Practice Better Electronic Health Record for My Functional Medicine Consulting Practice
Before I started my own functional medicine consulting practice, I worked for a corporate healthcare system as a primary care provider...
Brigitte Sager
6 min read
The Powerhouses Within: Nurturing Mitochondrial Health for Optimal Well-being
As nurses, we understand that the human body is a complex and interconnected system. At the heart of this intricate web of functions lies...
Brigitte Sager
3 min read
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