Rob Silverman, DC, MS, CNS, CCN; Clinical Director/Owner, Westchester Integrative Health Dr. Silverman has based his practice on athletes and supports them to achieve an athletic advantage. In this talk Dr. Silverman explores injury and the injury cycle. He focuses on three simple phases of care: acute, subacute, and wellness and prevention. This talk helps healthcare practitioners identify which phase their athletic patients fall into and how to provide clinical support through targeted nutrition interventions. Watch the full MAPS Talk: View Now  

Mark Houston, MD, MS, FAHA, FASH, DABC; Internist & Cardiovascular Specialist; Director, Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology The burden of coronary artery disease in the American patient population is significant, but treatment modalities have not changed. Dr. Houston explores what he feels will truly reduce the top five risk factors of coronary artery disease and improve patient outcomes. In this talk, he discusses new ways of looking at noninvasive technology to support heart disease patients and dives into the Functional Medicine approach…

Mark Houston, MD, MS, FAHA, FASH, DABC; Internist & Cardiovascular Specialist; Director, Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology Hypertension is not a disease. Dr. Mark Houston claims that hypertension is the manifestation of an abnormal vascular system. In this talk Dr. Houston gets back to the basics by looking at biochemical pathways and exploring what factors precipitate a hypertensive response or high blood pressure. He covers the thought process he uses with his patients in utilizing the Functional Medicine approach. The full video for the…

Scott Bergman, DC, CTN, DAAIM; Ryan Lazarus, DC, MS, CNS, IFMCP; and Jeff Volek, PhD, RD Three key opinion leaders touch on the biological science behind ketosis as well as emerging scientific research that suggests the epigenetic benefits of a ketogenic lifestyle. To monitor progress during a ketogenic lifestyle plan, they explain how to check for ketone levels, the optimal range for ketosis, and which biomarkers to measure. To help supplement a meal plan, easy-to-consume exogenous ketones and MCT oil…

Scott Bergman, DC, CTN, DAAIM; Ryan Lazarus, DC, MS, CNS, IFMCP; and Jeff Volek, PhD, RD Three key opinion leaders explain the impact the ketogenic diet may have on various health conditions such as epilepsy, obesity, insulin resistance, and neurological disorders. They also explain why keto can be beneficial for athletes and how it may help increase focus and athletic performance. These Q&A insights will provide you with clinical pearls on how to distinguish the appropriate patient for a ketogenic…

Scott Bergman, DC, CTN, DAAIM; Ryan Lazarus, DC, MS, CNS, IFMCP; and Jeff Volek, PhD, RD Three key opinion leaders share their take on the philosophy behind the ketogenic diet and its therapeutic benefits, including macronutrient ratios, the process of ketosis, and the history of ketosis for human survival. They also provide thoughtful responses to the common misconceptions of keto as well as historical, experiential evidence for long-term use. The insights from this expert Q&A discussion will provide you with…

Betty Murray, MSc, CN, IFMCP, Certified Nutritionist, Owner, Perfect Practice/Cofounder, Living Wellness Dallas  The Wall Street Journal published a pertinent statistic: only 60% of physicians are happy with their practices. Insurance reimbursements are down, and the overall clinical and patient experiences are not what the doctors hoped for or envisioned. Murray imparts inspirational advice and shares simple tools to support you in creating the clinic you ultimately desire. She takes you on a journey to explore what the perfect practice looks like for…

Dhru Purohit, Partner/CEO, Dr. Hyman Enterprises Dhru has been working with leading doctors across the nation, including Dr. Hyman, to build platforms to propagate doctors’ messages out into the world. Dhru motivates and inspires through his talk to gain fluency and confidence in utilizing social media to share your health and wellness messages out into the world and broaden your audience. Dhru provides insights on simple, structured and economical ways to leverage social media that have a large return on…

Joel Evans, MD; OB/GYN Physician; Founder/Director, The Center for Functional Medicine What if there were a robust, personalized way to tackle chronic disease? Dr. Evans makes the bold statement that he knows the way, and it is called the Functional Medicine approach. In this talk Dr. Evans shares the key components of Functional Medicine and how to utilize the tools to support patients and treat chronic diseases. Watch the full MAPS Talk: View Now

Erik Lundquist, MD; Family Physician; Medical Director/Owner, Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine Did you know that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the third-most common prescribed medication, and over 110 million prescriptions are written every year? PPIs only temporarily relieve reflux symptoms and do not demonstrate efficacy in all patients. Additionally, side effects are common, including impacting nutrient bioavailability. By focusing on a Functional Medicine approach, Dr. Lundquist imparts simple strategies he utilizes to help heal the underlying issue and relieve patients…