Molds come in all kinds of varieties: Toxic, allergenic, infectious, some affecting only some animals, some only causing certain organ effects, others causing little harm outside their mold neighbors. Their greatest variety of tricks probably come in terms of their different toxins, each with some of the oddest names. You have your trichothenes, your fumosinins,…
Basic Rules for Environmental Mold Detox Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of mold toxicity both relieves and overwhelms those already exhausted, confused, and battered by this stealthy enemy. The diagnosis often concludes months to years of uncertainty, fear, and even shame. Some have spent countless hours going from one doctor to the next without answers. …
As a Functional MD who treats mold toxic patients, my middle Tennessee hikes often remind me of my work with patients in the clinic. I end up pondering what type of mold is growing on the trail markers and rocks around me. Thankfully, I can reassure myself that these outdoor growths are not the toxic…
While the internet and its vast array of resources has empowered a veritable army of those who can better care for their health and their family’s health, there lurks a risk in playing doctor for yourself. Even as a doctor myself, it has been very challenging caring for my own family as we navigated mold…
1. Core Training Materials Foundations of Functional Medicine (overview of principles, SFM’s approach) SFM Mission, Vision, and Values Understanding the Patient Journey (from initial inquiry to discharge) Role-Specific Training Modules (e.g., front desk, nursing, health coach, admin) 2. Clinical Education & Protocols Common Conditions Treated at SFM (e.g., mold toxicity, chronic Lyme, autoimmune) Lab Testing…
What to Know About Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory condition where the immune system overreacts, causing small clusters of inflamed cells—called granulomas—to form in different parts of the body. These can show up in the lungs and lymph nodes most often, but also in places like the skin, eyes, heart, or brain. About 150,000–200,000…
What is SIBO? SIBO stands for Small Intestional Bacterial Overgrowth An accumulation or colonization of commensal gastrointestional bacteria in the small intestine resulting in abdominal symptoms. Symtoms Include: IBS – Abdomnial Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Constiaption, or Mixed Food Sensitivitites Acid Reflux (GERD) Nausea Anxiety Brain Fog Depression Fatigue Etc Did you know there are three…
Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the direction of Dr Eric Potter, IFMCP MD, provides functional medicine services to Nashville, Middle Tennessee and beyond. We frequently treat patients from Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, and more… offering the hope of healthier more abundant lives to those with chronic illness.
Probiotics for Vitiligo As scientists discover more and more connections between our gut flora and our disease processes, studies like this one give hope to vitiligo patients who have few other options from the medical world. In their mouse study, the researchers purified a probiotic-produced chemical and confirmed both vitiligo improvement and immune cell changes…
Sanctuary Functional Medicine, under the direction of Dr Eric Potter, IFMCP MD, provides functional medicine services to Nashville, Middle Tennessee and beyond. We frequently treat patients from Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, and more… offering the hope of healthier more abundant lives to those with…