Functional Medicine Black Pills- Ep 4- Iron DPC Podcast with Stefan & Logan

Logan and Stefan sit down to talk about functional medicine black pills: what we've learned from going to conferences all over the states and the world and from clinical practice and studying and applying this stuff every day. We love functional medicine but we approach it from my practical lens. We are working in the trenches at Iron DPC treating patients through an affordable method of care delivering anti aging medicine as primary care. If you are a provider and want to learn how to do this as well. We have a course that you can now enroll in. Check it out here ⁠https://stefan-hartmann.mykajabi.com/pl/2148697525⁠

Debunking Functional Medicine Myths: The Black Pills

In this episode of the Iron Direct Primary Care Show, hosts Stefan Hartmann and Logan Cahoon delve into the 'black pills' of functional medicine—controversial insights that challenge popular beliefs. They discuss the efficacy and expense of GI Map tests, the limited utility of SPECT scans, hormone testing nuances, long-term impacts of low-carb diets, the reality of natural remedies, and genetic influences on health. Through personal anecdotes and clinical experiences and research, they advocate for a balanced, evidence-based approach to optimizing health.

00:00 Welcome to the Iron Direct Primary Care Show 00:20 Introduction to Functional Medicine and Black Pills 00:57 The Controversy of GI Maps 05:37 SPECT Scans: Are They Worth It? 08:05 Hormone Testing: Clinical Signs vs. Lab Results 12:31 The Debate on Low Carb Diets 17:51 Natural vs. Medical Interventions for Lipids and Testosterone 28:54 Behavioral Issues in Children: A Personal Perspective 32:29 Natural vs. Optimized: The Final Verdict 00:03 Introduction and Functional Medicine Overview 00:57 GI Maps and Parasite Cleanses 05:37 SPECT Scans and Brain Health 08:05 Hormone Testing and Treatment 12:31 Low Carb Diets and Hormonal Impact 17:51 Natural Ways to Lower Lipids 32:29 Natural vs. Optimized Health 38:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts