Blog
Functional wellness & business opportunities around the preventative medicine space.
10 Functional Medicine Tips for Healthy Longevity
As an expert in Functional Medicine, I am passionate about helping people live longer, healthier lives. Functional Medicine is a medical discipline that focuses on the root cause of disease, rather than just treating the symptoms. Through a holistic approach,...
How The Functional Medicine Validates the Approach to Treating Chronic Conditions to Major Public Health
Hello everyone! I hope you are well and healthy. During one of my talks with my colleagues at Functional Wellness Network I have realized the coverage that Functional Medicine has had in recent years and its effectiveness in elderly patients. Functional Medicine is...
The Rise of Functional Medicine: What You Need to Know
Hello everyone, here again your favorite health professional! I hope you are well and in good shape. This week I have found myself a bit busy with projects and new clients, but I never miss the opportunity to write you our weekly blog where we offer you all kinds of...
The Root Cause Approach: Why Functional Medicine is More Effective Than Conventional Medicine
Do you want to be healthier and happier? If so, Functional Medicine may be the answer for you. Functional Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. In contrast to Conventional Medicine, which...
Functional Medicine Testing: How It Can Help Your Patients Achieve Optimal Health
As a healthcare provider, you undoubtedly want to provide your patients with the best care possible. However, traditional medicine isn't always enough to get to the root of certain health issues. Functional medicine testing is a powerful tool that can help patients...
Functional Medicine vs. Alternative Medicine: The Differences Explained
In my professional career in the world of health and wellness I have seen my clients frequently ask the question of how to differentiate Functional Medicine from Alternative Medicine. Sometimes these two terms are intertwined and can lead to confusion, but to help you...
Why Your Pharmacy Should Offer Functional Medicine Services
In an ever-changing and evolving healthcare landscape, pharmacies and healthcare facilities play a crucial role in providing communities with access to essential medicines and services. However, in this ever-changing world, an exciting and beneficial opportunity...
The GM Foods and their Trend in the Food Industry
The intersection between biotechnology and the food industry has resulted in the production and commercialization of genetically modified foods (GM foods), which have revolutionized the way foods are produced, processed and consumed. As AGMs continue to be an...
What’s a placebo and how does it harm you
In the constant quest to improve our health, we often turn to different treatments and supplements in the hope of finding the perfect solution. However, what happens when the effect of a treatment is based on belief rather than its composition? In this article, we...
Joining the Movement: How Small Pharmacies Can Embrace Functional Medicine and Thrive
In the changing world of healthcare, functional medicine has become a growing movement because of its holistic approach to health. Unlike conventional medicine, which treats symptoms in isolation, functional medicine seeks to address the underlying causes of...
The Future of Healthcare: How Functional Wellness Network is Leading the Way
As we evolve in healthcare, a new era is emerging focused on holistic wellness and personalized care. At Functional Wellness Network, we are at the forefront of this movement as a network of healthcare professionals seeking to revolutionize healthcare and lead the way...
Building Trust and Loyalty: How Functional Integrative Medicine Can Enhance Your Patient Relationships
Building strong patient relationships is crucial for medical practitioners seeking to provide holistic care and improve patient outcomes.
The Science Behind Functional Medicine: How It Can Benefit Your Patients
Functional medicine is gaining popularity as a holistic approach to healthcare that aims to address the root causes of disease and promote optimal health. In this article, we will delve into the science behind functional medicine and explore how it can benefit your patients by providing personalized and comprehensive care.
The Importance of a Balanced Diet for Intestinal Health and the Role of Antioxidants: Discover the Secret to a Healthy Lifestyle
At Functional Wellness Network, we are committed to your holistic wellness, and gut health plays a key role in that. A balanced diet is the key to maintaining a healthy and functional gut.
The Role of Antioxidants in Preventive Health: The Functional Wellness Network Antioxidant Scanner
__ In the quest for a healthy and long-lasting life, antioxidants play a critical role. These powerful molecules protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are highly reactive compounds that are detrimental to our health. In this article, we will...
Are small pharmacies facing extinction? Functional Wellness Network offers a lifeline
__ In recent years, small pharmacies have faced numerous challenges that threaten their survival. With the rise of large chain pharmacies and the rise of e-commerce, many are wondering if these traditional pharmacies are doomed to disappear. However, in the midst of...
Revolutionizing Pharmacy Care: Innovations, Personalization, and Success Strategies
__ Redefining pharmacy care: staying ahead of the curve: __ Pharmacies are undergoing a significant transformation, and it is crucial that healthcare professionals and pharmacy and clinic owners stay ahead of these changes to ensure quality care. In this article, we...
The future of pharmacy: Trends and opportunities for small pharmacies.
In an ever-evolving world, clinics and pharmacies are not far behind. With advances in technology and changes in consumer preferences, the future of these establishments is full of opportunities and challenges.
Overcoming the Challenges: Key Challenges Facing Small Pharmacies and Clinics
Small pharmacies and clinics play a crucial role in health care in communities around the world. However, these businesses face a number of challenges that can make it difficult for them to succeed and survive in an increasingly competitive environment.
Navigating the changing landscape of Pharmacies and Clinics.
In an ever-evolving world, Pharmacies and Clinics face unique challenges and opportunities. For clinical pharmacy owners and healthcare professionals, understanding how to navigate this changing landscape is critical to staying competitive and providing effective solutions to their patients.
The silent crisis facing small U.S. pharmacies.
America’s small pharmacies have been struggling for years to stay afloat in an increasingly competitive market.
Are Small Pharmacies Facing Extinction? Functional Wellness Network Offers a Lifeline
Small pharmacies in the US are currently facing a crisis, and it’s not entirely their fault. There are reasons why small pharmacies are struggling.
How to enrich your pharmacy with health tests?
Did you know that in your pharmacy you can also find health tests that can help you prevent and detect problems before they become more serious? In this article we introduce you to tests you can apply in your pharmacy that will help you learn more about your health and detect problems early.
The rise of big pharmacies and how independent pharmacies are at risk of disappearing.
The world has witnessed a considerable increase in the number of large pharmacies in recent years. These stores offering a wide range of products have managed to amass huge popularity in a very short time, and this has led to a bad situation for independent pharmacies.
Functional medicine, the solution to the pharmaceutical crisis
At a time when the pharmaceutical industry is facing a crisis of confidence, functional medicine can be an effective solution to help pharmacies regain their patients’ trust and improve their health.
Why is the antioxidant scanner the best tool for doctors, pharmacists and nutritionists?
Doctors, pharmacists and nutritionists can use the antioxidant scanner to assess the amount of antioxidants in a person’s body and design personalized treatment plans to reduce the effects of aging. In this blog, we explore how an antioxidant scanner works, why it is important, and how it can benefit practitioners who are concerned about helping their patients prevent aging.
Reimbursement is a serious problem affecting independent pharmacies
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most important in the world in terms of product consumption and marketing. However, behind it lies a problem that affects many independent pharmacies: reimbursement. This is such a delicate issue that it threatens the very survival of these health establishments.
Why should your pharmacy offer antioxidant scanning services?
__ Antioxidant scanning is a powerful tool for improving health and wellness. Many pharmacies are beginning to offer this service, as it is an effective way to help customers identify their antioxidant level and take steps to improve it. Here's why this service can be...
Impact of future Medicare cuts on physician reimbursement.
According to a report recently released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), cuts to Medicare are expected to reduce physician reimbursement by 2 percent, this equates to a $15.5 billion reduction in the Medicare budget. __ The cuts are largely due to the...
9 threats facing private medical practices
Private medical practices are threatened from several fronts. From the ever-changing insurance landscape to the rise of large retail clinics, private practices have to work harder than ever to stay afloat.
Why are cashiering services important for your pharmacy?
As technology advances, pharmacy cashiering services have become increasingly important. These services help pharmacy owners run their businesses efficiently and profitably.
The role of pharmacists in medical devices
Pharmacists are key healthcare professionals. These trained individuals play a critical role in the safety and efficacy of medical devices. From prescriptions to dietary supplements, pharmacists are involved in the process to ensure that patients receive products that are safe and appropriate for their needs.
The Body’s Most Abundant Protein, Collagen, and a Functional Medicine Approach
Functional medicine understands that the right balance of collagen not only reduces the risk of developing any chronic or degenerative condition; it also significantly improves overall quality of life by allowing us to fully enjoy normal movement without pain or excessive joint or muscle stiffness.
How to increase pharmacy sales
If you own a pharmacy, then you know how important it is to increase your sales. Whether your pharmacy is primarily a health care or drug store, there are simple and effective strategies to increase your profits. Read on for some tips on how to increase sales in a pharmacy.
Control your antioxidants through measuring devices
Antioxidants are key to taking care of your health, so include them in your diet to prevent cancer. There are a wide variety of foods that have natural antioxidants, which are capable of improving and/or preserving the health of those who consume them.
Point of care testing for pharmacies
The term point-of-care (POC) testing is used to describe the early detection of diseases and other conditions in a healthcare facility. The aim is to identify the presence of a disease at an early stage so that treatment can be initiated before symptoms appear.
NUTRITION FOR MIND By Dr Mansi Shah
In this article, I want to talk about how the gut-brain axis and how it maintains homeostasis in the winter months. This will help with staying mentally healthy as well during this rough season.
Antioxidants and their measurement through scanning
Knowing your antioxidant level can help you improve your diet and lifestyle to tailor some vitamin supplements to your outcome to help you slow down aging.
WHAT IS POCT? And the importance of why pharmacies should implement it in their services.
With the current healthcare crisis, healthcare centers have seen their capacities saturated and patients requiring routine diagnostic tests are not receiving adequate care…
Importance of service development for pharmacy
This new need is largely due to the increase in both physical and, in recent years, online competition. As a result, pharmacies are being forced to move away from the traditional model focused on dispensing to a customer/patient-oriented pharmacy
Did you know that nutrition is not precisely the same as feeding?
Nutrition refers to the nutrients that make up food, it involves the processes that happen in your body after eating, i.e. the obtaining, assimilation and digestion of nutrients by the body.
How important is it to recognize monthly nutrient requirements?
Before we talk about the importance of recognizing monthly nutrient requirements, we must first understand what exactly nutrients are. Nutrients are organic and inorganic substances that the body needs to function properly.
Start a Successful Functional Medicine Business.
Functional Medicine is based on three fundamental principles: nutrition, physical training and emotional balance. These three factors are responsible for the overall well-being of the human body. For example, a nutritious diet helps maintain proper nutrient levels in the body.
Why is functional medicine perfect for pharmacists?
By offering personalized counseling on topics such as nutrition, supplementation and other natural therapies, pharmacists can empower their patients to make informed decisions about their health and wellness.
Why is good nutrition so important for oral health?
Nutrition has a direct influence on our teeth and gums. In fact, according to studies, more than 90% of oral diseases have a nutritional basis.
Why can’t pharmacies ignore nutritional measurement services for customers?
That’s a huge number of people who would potentially need medication to treat their weight. Yet, most pharmacies do not offer nutritional measurement services to their customers.
Looking for ways to increase sales at your pharmacy?
The current economy is affecting everyone, including pharmacies. Although pharmacies are not as sensitive as other businesses, due to the fact that people will always need medications, you may feel the effects of the recession.
If your pharmacy has experienced a decline in sales, here are some ways to increase sales.
Functional Medicine: Why Gut Health is Important and How to Maintain It.
Gut health is an increasingly popular topic of conversation. Millions of cases of digestive diseases are diagnosed worldwide each year. Some of these diseases are benign, but others can be very serious. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to maintain our intestinal health.
Functional Medicine: Natural foods that help you strengthen your digestive system.
Do you feel that your digestive system is weak and do you have trouble digesting food? These problems are more common than you think and, fortunately, there are many natural foods that can help you strengthen your digestive system. Functional Wellness Network presents the best foods for a strong digestive system.
Functional Medicine: Why functional, nutritional and regenerative medicine is the future of health.
Functional, nutritional, and regenerative medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease through the use of natural therapies. This form of medicine is based on the idea that our body has the power to heal itself, as long as we provide it with the nutrients necessary for it to do so.
How a Functional Approach to Medicine could change your life for the better
For years, Western Medicine has been the go-to approach for medical needs. And there's no doubt that advances in technology have made it more accurate and reliable than ever before. But what if there was another way? What if there was an approach to medicine that took...
Functional Medicine: Learn about the impact of not sleeping well on people’s mental health
Sleep is as important to your health as a good diet and a daily exercise routine. Studies confirm that people who suffer from insomnia tend to have a poorer quality of life compared to those who sleep well.
Functional medicine: 8 keys to an ever-young digestive system
FWN wants to promote intestinal health, that’s why we recommend 8 tips to maintain a youthful digestive system.
Functional Medicine: Myths and truths about Cholesterol
Cholesterol levels are one of the most common health concerns. However, cholesterol itself is not a problem. We will explain why.
A functional approach to blood sugar balancing
For people with diabetes or another disease that can affect blood sugar, diet is an important factor in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Functional Wellness Network – The Side Job Solution For Pharmacists
Being a pharmacist can be financially rewarding, but it is not easy. In fact, the profession has some of the lowest average salaries around. However, there are ways to increase your income with side jobs. Learn more about them here at Functional Wellness Network!
Influence of stress on gastrointestinal diseases
From the butterflies we feel in our stomach when we fall in love, to the stomach pain we feel when we are nervous about something, emotions are intimately related to our digestive system.
Why have pharmacists begun to embrace functional medicine?
Functional medicine has come a long way since this concept was first introduced in the early 1950s as an alternative form of medicine.
The 7 foods that affect your intestinal health
Did you know that high-fat foods increase stomach acidity levels and can irritate the intestine and cause reflux? In the long term, they can also lead to metabolic disorders.
Toxins in food that are of real concern
You’ve probably heard many claims that some common foods or food ingredients are toxic.
Link between Alzheimer’s disease and intestinal microbiota confirmed
Intestinal bacterial proteins may modify the interaction between the immune and nervous systems.
6 Things that Best Describe Functional Medicine
The field of functional medicine is becoming increasingly common in general medical care as patients demand a more preventative approach rather than a reactive treatment-based approach.
How stress affects your digestive system?
The existence of an excess of real or imaginary stress, and a bad management to control it, affect our digestive system when it comes to storing that energy.
The importance of a healthy intestine
In recent times, the interest in taking care of the intestine has spread, to the point of becoming a priority within the different branches of functional medicine.
Learn how to improve your health: habits, rules and tips
Your energy level is a reflection of your overall health and well-being, the more energy you have, the more activities you can do throughout the day.
Depression: causes, symptoms and prevention
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects some 121 million people in the world.
24-Hour Fasting – Weight loss and more
When our stomach is empty and our body is not working on digestion, it gives our system time to concentrate on performing dozens of other tasks that will keep our body, organs and brain healthy.
10 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. In fact, 70% of adults in the U.S. say they suffer from stress or anxiety every day.
The regenerative medicine market is expected to result in a CAGR of 23.8% between 2022 and 2031
The regenerative medicine market will reach a CAGR of 23.8% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2031.
How negative emotions affect health
Often, we don’t realize that health is determined more by our mental state than by external events. It’s not necessarily about what happens, but how you cope with it.
Why should you adopt the functional approach?
Are you feeling burned out in your current position? You are definitely not alone. Research shows that more than 50% of physicians currently suffer from fatigue, and some literature indicates even higher numbers, up to 80% of the physician population.
How to focus on living in the present?
In this article, we’ll talk about how to live in the present moment more often and some of the ways that can help you return to a mindful lifestyle.
Diabetes mellitus: a functional approach | Functional Wellness Network
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder resulting from high insulin production by the pancreas. This causes sugar to reach the bloodstream.
How does the digestive system influence our emotions?
Just like food, emotions have to be processed, digested, taking advantage of what is useful from them and eliminating the things that are not useful to us.
The importance of a good night’s sleep, How can I improve my sleep?
According to the World Health Organization, an adult should sleep between 7 and 8 hours a night to ensure physical and psychological well-being.
Should you do sports if you have heart problems?
Physical exercises help to improve our health and should not be left aside, even when it may seem difficult to do them.
What are and how to identify Energetic Blockages?
Energetic blockages are specific points that obstruct the flow of energy, hindering your energetic vortexes, i.e. the chakras.
Stress and its influence on lifestyle diseases
Stress is a type of adaptive response because it alerts us to a given situation that requires us to be prepared to face it.
Food as medicine: Fill your plates with health!
A balanced diet is the foundation of iron health: it keeps your heart strong, your defenses in shape and your weight in check. And it’s not difficult. You just have to say goodbye to fast food, rescue the recipes of the Mediterranean diet and fill your fridge with “medicine” foods.
Balancing your emotions in unstable times
When life changes quickly and dramatically, your mental health can suffer.
Antioxidants: great allies in sport
To reduce oxidative stress and stop free radical damage, it is essential to ingest antioxidants.
Emotions, Energy and Disease
We must be constantly observing the quality of our thoughts and emotions to produce high quality vibrational frequencies, thus obtaining a full quality of life.
Quality of life and integral health: An attainable and profitable life goal
In integral health, extreme importance given is to factors related to lifestyle, such as: Natural and balanced diet, quality water, toxic-free home, nutritious breathing and practices for physical/mental energy.
Optimism VS Pessimism, which one do you identify with?
There will always be things that will not be under our control, but everything will be determined by how you react to it.
Discover anthocyanins, a pigment with great antioxidant power
Anthocyanins, responsible for the red, blue and purple hues, are a very interesting type of flavonoids, due to the fact that they have an extraordinary antioxidant power.
Gestational diabetes and pregnancy a functional approach
In some women, gestational diabetes may affect them in more than one pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually appears in mid-pregnancy.
Naturally Effective Health Solutions
San Diego, California, USA
Functional Wellness Network® 2021 . All rights reserved.
All rights reserved.
Naturally Effective Health Solutions
San Diego, California, USA
Functional Wellness Network® 2021 . All rights reserved.