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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.
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
Balancing the Vaginal Microbiome Using a Functional Medicine Approach
Yes, the VAGINAL microbiome! We talk so much about the GUT microbiome in functional medicine, but a microbiome is, by definition, the...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
The Silent Culprit: Chronic Inflammation and its Impact on Longevity
In the pursuit of a long and vibrant life, we often focus on maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management....
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Are There Any Supplements That I Think People Benefit From Taking Long Term?
You may already be familiar with my thoughts on the reputation of functional medicine. When you practice true functional medicine...
Brigitte Sager
6 min read
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