Vibrant Functional Academy

PFAS and the Brain: Investigating Links to Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Health

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals found in thousands of...

Food Sensitivities vs. Allergies: Understanding the Difference with Advanced Testing

Many patients struggle with chronic symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and migraines but don’t get...

The Connection Between Toxins and Pediatric Depression: A Functional Medicine Approach

With pediatric depression on the rise, it’s more important than ever to take a thoughtful,...

Research Spotlight: An Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) continues to be a pressing challenge in global healthcare, with more than...

Supporting Detoxification through Nutrition

Toxins are an unavoidable part of modern life, present in our air, food, homes, and personal care...

How Precision Lab Technology Advances Patient Care

Accurate diagnostics are the backbone of effective healthcare. When you can pinpoint exactly what’s...

Unlocking the Mycotoxin-Fertility Connection: A Functional Medicine Approach

Did you know that environmental toxins, including mycotoxins, play a significant role in...

Research Spotlight: The Surprising Cardiovascular Risks of Wheat-Related Disorders

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Mary Beth Augustine, DCN, RDN, FAND

Wheat-related disorders are often...

Increasing VO₂ Max and Supporting Heart Health for Athletic Performance

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Mary Beth Augustine, DCN, RDN, FAND

Endurance athletes, such as runners,...

Nutrition Strategies to Reverse Insulin Resistance in Menopause

Perimenopause refers to the years leading up to menopause, which can last on average between four...