Takeaways From The Institute For Functional Medicine Annual Conference

In this episode, functional medicine nurse practitioner and educator Brigitte Sager shares her key takeaways from the 2024 IFM Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Brigitte highlights the growing role of nurse coaches in functional medicine and the exciting developments presented by thought leaders like Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Jeffrey Bland. She discusses topics like the long lag between research and clinical practice, how emerging tech and AI are shaping healthcare, and the potential for a blood test to evaluate gut health. Brigitte also touches on the importance of group medical visits and the evolving understanding of women’s health, particularly around hormone balance and nutrition.

From insights on functional medicine’s role in addressing root causes of chronic disease to inspiring discussions on improving healthcare outcomes, this episode is full of valuable takeaways for nurses interested in functional medicine.

 

Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.

This episode and others now available to watch on YouTube!

 

Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page or share this link to the website and podcast.

Be well!