Dr. E Mixes Traditional/Functional Medicine for Better Results - #72

Immediately putting a patient on medication has been normalized. Dr. Efrat Lamandre (Dr. E) maintains that it should not be. In this episode, she shares her story of how she started her functional medicine practice, how she has taken more time to listen to her patients than before, and why she'd check nutrition and sleep first before any exercise recommendation. Healthcare professionals frequently overlook the initial course of treatment recommended by pharmacological guidelines — dietary lifestyle changes — because the system doesn't leave enough time for it. She used to consider a patient "fine" if test results didn't point to any specific diagnosis. Now she knows better: symptoms meant something is wrong. So, her goal is to provide interventions before the symptoms develop into disease. Dr. E believes there is a place for both conventional and functional medicine. That's why she practices both. She calls this the KNEW method, a reassurance for the patients that the symptoms they experience are not just in their heads. Quick Guide: 01:21 Introduction 05:32 Her wife’s autoimmune issues 09:04 How her practice as a nurse practitioner changed 15:29 There’s a place for both conventional and functional medicine 23:29 Lifestyle modifications that lead to improvement 28:48 The self-selecting patients and the right patients for her 34:41 Inflammation is the root cause of the autoimmune disease 39:26 The process of treatment, from diet and sleep 54:20 Take the time to listen 55:55 Closing questions and contact information Get to know our guest: Dr. Efrat Lamandre is a nurse practitioner with a Ph.D. in integrative medicine. She practices both conventional and functional medicine. Connect with Dr. E: Website: https://theknewmethod.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKnewMethodbyDrE/about TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theknewmethod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknewmethod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknewmethod Podcast: https://theknewmethod.com/podcast Episode snippets: 11:33 - 12:25 - The symptoms count even if the labs aren’t showing anything 17:27 - 19:04 - A time and place for conventional and functional medicine 27:06 - 28:11 - Modification in nutrition comes first 31:19 - 32:11 - The right patients for her 36:16 - 38:13 - The body is assaulted by so many things 45:28 - 46:01 - Sleep is important too 58:20 - 59:37 - Her viewpoint on exercise Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected] WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.