Drugs & Conventional Medicine
Read the latest research-backed articles on drugs and conventional medicine and find out how the Functional Medicine approach differs. Upgrade your knowledge on the conventional medicine fallout and share your thoughts with our community.
Why Thyroid Medication Is Often Necessary
In many cases of hypothyroidism, thyroid medication is necessary - even within the context of a natural approach.
Three Reasons Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn’t Working
Has your thyroid medication stopped working? Are you always asking your doctor to raise the dose? Read this to find out why.
Healthcare vs. Disease Management
We don't have healthcare in the U.S.. We have disease management. And there's a world of difference between the two.
The Myth of Evidence-Based Medicine
The claim that mainstream medicine is based on the latest scientific evidence, is... well... not supported by the evidence.
FDA Sounds Alarm on Dangers of Antacid Drugs
The FDA issued a report cautioning against prolonged use of acid inhibiting drugs because they've been shown to increase the risk of infection, bone fracture and dementia.
How Your Antacid Drug Is Making You Sick (Part B)
Stomach acid is critical to maintaining health and preventing illness, and low stomach acid is associated with many serious and even life-threatening conditions.
How Your Antacid Drug Is Making You Sick (Part A)
Stomach acid is critical to maintaining health and preventing illness, and low stomach acid is associated with many serious and even life-threatening conditions.
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part VI): 5 Ways Acupuncture Can Help You Where Drugs and Surgery Can’t
Five reasons acupuncture beats western medicine as a primary healthcare modality.
The Fatal Flaw of Prescription Drugs
The fatal flaw of most prescription drugs is that they don't cure illness - they just suppress symptoms.
