by Dr. David Bilstrom | Jan 9, 2026 | Functional medicine, Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner
So, are you an aspiring FMNP and wondering how to become a functional medicine nurse practitioner? Well, for that, you need to have advanced nursing education, clinical licensure, and specialized functional medicine training. Compared to conventional practice, this...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Dec 22, 2025 | Chronic Disease Prevention, Functional medicine, Nutraceutical Supplements
When there is an abundance of generic over-the-counter supplements, consumers deserve products that provide exactly what they promise. And that’s why third-party tested nutraceuticals have become the gold standard for safe, science-backed supplementation. They...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Dec 4, 2025 | autoimmune disease prevention, Functional medicine
Rising autoimmune diseases worldwide The number of people who get an autoimmune disease (AD) in the United States is increasing dramatically every year. But not just in the US. This is also happening around the world. The increase is most dramatic in westernized, more...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Apr 23, 2025 | autoimmune disease, Chronic Autoimmune Disease Symptoms, Functional medicine
Chronic fatigue. Brain fog. Unexplained joint pain. These symptoms often get brushed off as signs of aging, stress, or hormonal shifts. However, when such issues persist or escalate, they may point to something far more complex: a chronic autoimmune condition. What...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Dec 6, 2023 | autoimmune disease prevention, celiac disease, Functional medicine, gluten intolerance
Let’s face it, gluten isn’t always hiding in plain sight. It can lurk in processed foods, sneak in through cross-contamination, or even be listed under deceptive names. And sometimes, despite knowing the potential side effects, we still choose to enjoy...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Aug 2, 2023 | autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, pH Structured Silver, pH Structured Silver Gel, Psoriasis
Yes – psoriasis is an autoimmune disease! While psoriasis can be very painful and intrusive to your life, there is hope! Functional Medicine offers a science-based approach to reversing psoriasis and preventing it from reappearing. Functional Medicine Doctors...
