Science Matters #2 Over-the-Counter Mouthwash: The Oral Microbiome and the Risk of Pre-diabetes & Diabetes
Over-the-Counter Mouthwash: Summary In this Science Matters discussing recent research exploring the link between over-the-counter mouthwash and an increased risk of prediabetes and diabetes is Dr. Aron Gonshor, CEO of Fluids iQ, and Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). The discussion delves into how mouthwash, while effective at reducing harmful oral bacteria, also indiscriminately […]
Lunch&Learn 14 – Supplement Management: A Broad Overview w/ Detective Ev
Supplement Management: Summary In “Supplement Management” Evan discusses the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) approach to supplements and how it differs from traditional Western and natural/functional medicine. While Western medicine often sidelines the use of high-quality supplements, opting for multivitamins from supermarkets, natural and functional medicine practitioners try to treat conditions like anxiety with supplements in […]
Episode 355 – Beyond the Thyroid: A Deeper Look into Hashimoto’s Disease w/ Tara Quintana
Beyond the Thyroid: Summary In Beyond the Thyroid, Tara Quintana, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 12 years of healthcare experience, shares her journey into functional medicine after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease. Tara talks about how she transitioned from conventional to functional medicine, founded her own practice, and became a certified […]
Lunch&Learn 13: Breakdown of the Metabolic Wellness Profile (MWP) w/ guest Dr. Aron Gonshor
Breakdown of the Metabolic Wellness Profile: Summary In the breakdown of the metabolic wellness profile, Dr. Gonshor, a Ph.D. physiologist and scientific advisor for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), discusses key insights into the Metabolic Wellness Panel, commonly used to assess digestion, liver detoxification, and oxidative stress. He explains how these markers—Indican, total bile acids, and […]
Episode 354 (SM1) The Intersection of Foundational Science and Metabolic Disorders
Intersection of Foundational Science: Summary In this inaugural broadcast of the FDN series titled ‘Science Matters,’ hosts Reed Davis and Dr. Aron Gonshor delve into the critical role of foundational science in understanding and addressing metabolic disorders. Dr. Gonshor, a renowned physiologist and CEO of Fluids iQ, takes the stage to discuss the importance of […]
Lunch&Learn 12: Intro-Concepts of the Metabolic Wellness Profile (MWP) w/ Ev & Lucy
Intro-Concepts of the Metabolic Wellness Profile: Summary In this Lunch&Learn, Evan and Lucy simplify concepts from the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) course, offering a high-level discussion as a preview for an upcoming detailed analysis of live test results. They focus on the Metabolic Wellness Profile (MWP), a urine test monitoring key health markers. Also, they […]
