When Functional Medicine Doctors Face Resistance From Conventional Colleagues

AI Beat the Doctor. Now What?

AI Beat the Doctor. Now What?

By The Functional Medicine Report™ Originally published August 21, 2026 in Issue #006 of The Functional Medicine Report™ AI is outperforming physicians on some controlled clinical reasoning tasks. But new research reveals something more complicated: giving a...

The $99 Membership Lie

The $99 Membership Lie

By The Functional Medicine Report™ Originally published August 14, 2026 in Issue #005 of The Functional Medicine Report™ Low-cost memberships are being sold as the simplest path to recurring revenue. But when we followed the numbers all the way through, a...

Why Does Everyone Suddenly Have MCAS?

Why Does Everyone Suddenly Have MCAS?

By The Functional Medicine Report™ Originally published July 31, 2026 in Issue #003 of The Functional Medicine Report™ Why mast cell activation has become one of the most discussed—and most debated—conditions in modern medicine. Key Takeaways The surge has at...

The Great Healthcare Reset

The Great Healthcare Reset

By The Functional Medicine Report™ Originally published July 24, 2026 in Issue #002 of The Functional Medicine Report™ Key Takeaways Healthcare did not change through a single event. It changed one patient decision at a time, as people who felt rushed or unheard began...

The Peptide Crossroads

The Peptide Crossroads

Why the FDA meeting isn’t the biggest peptide story of the year. By Dr. Brandy Zachary, DC, IFMCP, FMACP Originally published July 17, 2026 in Issue #001 of The Functional Medicine Report™ Key Takeaway The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee doesn’t approve...

5 Ways to Enhance Your Natural Medicine Learning Experience

5 Ways to Enhance Your Natural Medicine Learning Experience

When you first sign up for natural medicine courses, everything can feel exciting but a little overwhelming. There’s so much to take in—everything from herbs and nutrients to functional systems and lab walkthroughs. Then, somewhere along the way, you might notice it’s...

Understanding Complex Cases in Endocrinology Practice

Understanding Complex Cases in Endocrinology Practice

Endocrinology can get tricky fast. One moment you’re reviewing mild fatigue, and the next you’re deep in a puzzle involving thyroid function, blood sugar chaos, and hormone levels that don’t make any sense. These aren’t always straight-line cases. The signs are...

Choosing the Right Medical Career Guide

Choosing the Right Medical Career Guide

It’s not always easy to figure out what kind of doctor you want to be. I remember that feeling clearly: standing at a crossroads with dozens of paths in front of me. Each one looked interesting, but I knew not every path was right for how I think, how I work, or how I...

Why Holistic Wellness Education Sometimes Falls Short

Why Holistic Wellness Education Sometimes Falls Short

There’s a lot of energy surrounding holistic wellness training. Many people begin these programs feeling inspired, with big visions for their future and the clients they hope to serve. They expect transformation, personal growth, and the foundation for a meaningful...