Atlanta Functional Medicine is honored and excited to announce that all three of our licensed healthcare providers are now certified functional medicine practitioners! Dr. Linda Lee MD and Ashley Walker PA-C completed in-depth training developed by the Institute for Functional…
By Linda Hall, RN Per the New York Times: In early February 2015, the New York Attorney General's office investigated and accused 4 major retailers of selling fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal supplements. These retailers are G.N.C., Walgreens, Target, and…
At your local grocery store, you may have noticed the increased availability and labeling of foods that are ‘gluten free’. What is gluten, and why do so many people want to be ‘free’ of it? So what exactly is gluten?…
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Board, M.D. and Sonza Curtis, N.D. on passing the 2014 Institute For Functional Medicine Practitioners Certification exam!!!! There are only 3 “IFMCP”s in Georgia!!!! This means they know their stuff, as if we…
Florence Nightingale believed in assisting the body's natural ability to heal itself and touch (the human touch) was a major component in her work! She was the forerunner of treating patients as a "whole", which is holistic. Energy Medicine, which…
It’s the scariest time of the year, especially for anyone who fears the inevitable sugar cravings and dreaded extra pounds from Halloween indulging. Grocery stores are frightful places – you go in for your daily shopping and suddenly you are…
Most chronic diseases are preventable. We know more about prevention than ever before, but the advice can be overwhelming. Rather than succumbing to information overload, why not choose one or two changes and see how you feel? Small steps can…
It’s that time of year again. While the lazier days of summer are nice, we actually thrive more on routine. A new school year is a fresh start and an excellent time to implement healthy habits such as daily exercise,…
For optimal overall health and vitality, it makes sense to begin with an improved lifestyle. Many symptoms of illness can be alleviated by eliminating or reducing sugars, saturated fats and processed foods and by adding exercise. These symptoms include but…
Yes, here it is in all its glory -- my favorite time of year! This is the time for fresh starts and rebirths as we see our perennial plantings returning like newer versions of old friends, and as we make changes…