Evidence shows that nausea and vomiting in the palliative care setting are best addressed by focusing on uncovering the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms.
Read MoreA Physician’s Journey to Functional Medicine: Paris Kharbat, DO
In 2016, Paris Kharbat, DO, left a thriving practice in Washington State to join the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. She wanted to be a part of research and patient care that will advance the functional medicine model of care.
Applying Food As Medicine (Video)
In Functional Medicine food is used as a frontline treatment to fight chronic disease. Mark Hyman, MD, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine discusses dosage and the application of food to balance the processes of the body.
Two Years In: What’s Happening at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine (Video)
Center Director Mark Hyman, MD, talks about expanding the functional medicine model, value-based care and the science of creating health.
A Physician’s Journey to Functional Medicine: Nate Bergman, DO, MBA
A series of events and meetings throughout his training led Nate Bergman, DO, MBA, to specialize in functional medicine. Now with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, Dr. Bergman has a special interest in how this practice can impact cognitive health.
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Manipulating Diet May Impact Prostate Cancer Risk, Progression
Increasing data implicate diet — particularly elevated dairy and meat intake and high glycemic load — as a contributing factor in prostate cancer incidence and aggressiveness. Cleveland Clinic hopes to impact prostate cell biology by an intensive dietary manipulation and supplement program for men with prostate cancer.
Researching Functional Medicine Treatments
How well do functional medicine treatments help asthma patients? Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine is conducting research alongside experts from the Respiratory Institute to find out. This is one of a handful of studies underway at Cleveland Clinic to gather evidence-based data on functional medicine treatments.
A Closer Look at Cognitive Function and Nutrition
A recent report estimated that 35.6 million people worldwide lived with dementia in 2010. By the year 2030 this is expected to double. A Cleveland Clinic functional medicine nutritionist says healthcare providers can help patients understand the connection between cognitive function and diet.
A Functional Medicine Nutritionist on Patient Care and Processed Food Addiction
At Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, each patient meets with a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to assess their nutritional intake and nutrient needs. Center Nutritionist Brigid Titgemeier talks about how she works with patients and about the very real problem of processed food addiction.
World Experts to Share the Latest Strategies in Obesity Management
From new data on the causes of obesity to alternative treatments to new medications, join us for the latest insights at the 11th Annual Obesity Summit in Cleveland.
A Physician’s Journey to Functional Medicine: Aunna Herbst, DO
It has been a year since Aunna Herbst, DO, joined the staff of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. Here, Dr. Herbst talks about her path to becoming a functional medicine physician.