Episode 10: Why You Need to Optimize Your Hormones BEFORE anything else with Caleb Greer FNP-C - the best kept secret in functional medicine
Meet this week’s guest, Caleb Greer FNP-C.
In my opinion Caleb Greer is one of the best kept secrets in Functional Medicine. One of his many superpowers is his ability to take the best from the world of conventional medicine and marry it to Functional practice to get his patients the results that they seek. From hormone optimization to peptides, personalized nutrition to the judicious use of pharmaceutical compounds when they are called for - Caleb covers it all - which is why Caleb and I will often collaborate on optimizing clients’ results…this podcast is just an intro - stay tuned for more episodes where we dive deep into various topics. For today, we start with hormone optimization.
Please note that this content is intended for information purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Before changing your diet or using any new supplement make sure to consult with your health care provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition before you make any changes.
Please note that this content is intended for information purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Before changing your diet or using any new supplement make sure to consult with your care provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition before you make any changes.
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