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The Functional Nurse Blog
Eating Well Made Simple: Smart Meal Prepping for a Busy Lifestyle
The Transformative Benefits of Meal Prep In my years as a holistic nurse practitioner, I've come to recognize the major impact meal...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
The Ripple Effect of Functional Medicine: Transforming Patient Care and Family Wellness
As a family nurse practitioner immersed in the world of functional medicine, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that a holistic...
Brigitte Sager
4 min read
Beyond the Snore: Sleep Apnea and Its Major Impact on Overall Health through Functional Medicine
As holistic nurses and nurse practitioners, we often encounter patients whose chronic health issues seem resistant to conventional...
Brigitte Sager
5 min read
From the Inside Out: The Gut-Skin Connection
The intriguing link between gut health and skin health is increasingly recognized as a crucial aspect of holistic healthcare. As a family...
Brigitte Sager
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Crucial Role of Copper and Zinc Balance in Maintaining Optimal Health
Supplementing with various nutrients is not entirely straightforward. There is a complex, biochemical dynamic that occurs in our body...
Brigitte Sager
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Respecting the Journey: Understanding Patient Readiness in Functional Medicine
When I first started learning functional medicine, I wanted to shout what I was discovering from the rooftops! Many of my nurse peers...
Brigitte Sager
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Six Benefits of Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor
In the realm of healthcare, technology continues to advance at an astounding pace. One groundbreaking innovation that I am really excited...
Brigitte Sager
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From Expertise to Empathy: Why Partnering With a Nurse Coach Versus a Health Coach Makes Sense
In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, the need for personalized support and guidance in achieving optimal wellness has never been...
Brigitte Sager
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The Power of Sweat: Why Embracing Deodorant over Antiperspirant Promotes Healthy Detoxification
As nurses and nurse practitioners, we play a pivotal role in promoting holistic health and empowering patients to make informed choices....
Brigitte Sager
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How Do Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Integrative Medicine Differ?
This is question I am asked often! They have more in common than differences, to be honest! I think its important to know the...
Brigitte Sager
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Can being in "fight or flight mode" too much be the root of your health concern?
I remember in nursing school learning about the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. If you're a nurse, you may recall we...
Brigitte Sager
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Are Your Beauty Products Making You Sick?!
Are your beauty products making you sick?! I share my thoughts and top recommendations.
Brigitte Sager
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The content in this blog is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or one-on-one consultation with your personal healthcare practitioner. It is strongly recommended that you always consult your healthcare practitioner before undertaking any new healthcare regimen to discuss your personal health history and goals.
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