Functional Medicine Podcast

Vaginal dryness is a common and often under-treated condition in women. It is not always a benign condition, since it can lead to vaginal atrophy, urine leakage, increased frequency of urinary tract infections, pain with intercourse, and other problems. Vaginal dryness needs to be routinely screened for and adequately treated. In this episode of the Functional Medicine Podcast we explore the causes of vaginal dryness and offer up some therapeutic options for women with this condition. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blo

In this episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss the Top Ten Concerns of Women in a Johnny Carson type countdown, and offer a functional medicine perspective on these concerns.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr. McMinn at:https://twitter.com/mcminnmdhttps://www.

This episode features Rachel Olsen, MS, RD, who is an IFM certified functional nutritionist. Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey delve into the topic of functional nutrition with Rachel and try to articulate just how important nutrition is for our health, wellness, and many other aspects of life.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave co

Breast cancer is the number one cancer in women, and has reached epidemic proportions. However, women are not helpless victims in the fight against it. In this podcast, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay share evidence-based information and strategies to empower you in the fight against breast cancer.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to le

On this episode of the FMP, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay explore the root causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and repercussions of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They also discuss conventional and integrative therapies to help women with PCOS achieve optimal outcomes.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make sugges

The topic of this podcast is toxins and detoxification! While not acknowledged by much of western medicine, toxins exist in many areas of our daily lives, and can wreak havoc on our bodies. Listen in to learn how to avoid and treat toxins!Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Fol

Today's episode is about a frustrating topic for many women, HAIR LOSS. Many avenues lead to losing your hair, but Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay are here to educate you about options to help you keep a strong, full head of hair.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr.

This episode is an abbreviated cast where Dr. McMinn discusses one of the most serious, yet treatable conditions that he sees: osteoporosis.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr. McMinn at:https://twitter.com/mcminnmdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mcminnmd/https://www.inst

Fibromyalgia may be the silent killer preventing you from achieving optimal wellness. This episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Laurel discuss common misconceptions, causes, and treatments that coincide with fibromyalgia.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr. McMinn at:https:/

Dr. McMinn's favorite saying is "There is a gut-everything connection". This episode focuses on the gut-skin connection, and features Dr. Mary Brittain Blankenship, founder of Spruce MD in South Carolina. Discussion topics include the cause and treatments of skin conditions that originate in the gut.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMc

Functional Medicine Chart Review is a new mini-series where Dr. McMinn will use real patients (anonymously) to explain popular topics among his experiences at McMinn Clinic. Episode 1 is about "optimization".Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr. McMinn at:htt

This episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay speak with guest Nikki Woods, who is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health. Together, they explain all aspects of pelvic floor issues and how they are handled by the team in the outpatient setting.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for fut

Functional Medicine Podcast is back to talk about the variety of ways to effectively manage the issues that involve your favorite gland: the thyroid. Dr. McMinn is a thyroid expert, and today he opens up on his favorite treatment protocols, including medication types and lifestyle changes that can best help alleviate symptoms of thyroid disease.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can

This episode of the Functional Medicine Podcast features a special guest: Christina Pierpaoli Parker, MA, who is a fifth-year graduate student in the Clinical Geropsychology doctoral program at the University of Alabama. Mrs. Parker joins us today to discuss SLEEP and help us better understand how it can be improved and how it interacts with the many parts of our lives.To help you better navigate the podcast, see the following notes:1:14 Introduction of Christina Pierpaoli Parker, a 5th year PhD candidate in Clinical Geropsychology at UAB focusing today on insomnia in older adults.3:07 CBTI Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is an evidenced-based treatment for the management and cure of insomnia involves 4-8 sessions in a clinic with a health psychologist.5:10 CBTI recommended over hypnotic medications (e.g. Ambien or Lunesta).8:04 There are some features of CBTI that work quickly such as guided relaxation technique.9:08 Sleep latency is how long it takes to get to sleep which should be 15-30 minutes.

This podcast covers one of the most frequently used tools in the McMinn toolbox: Hormones. Dr. McMinn is here with nurse Laurel Roberts to tell you how to take control of your hormones so they don't control you.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for future shows. Follow Dr. McMinn at:https

Today, Dr. Kristine Lokken, PhD takes some time out of her busy schedule at the Brain Health Institute, to discuss the topic of brain health with us. Dr. Lokken is a renowned neuropsychologist, and the perfect person to tell us the best practices to keep our minds sharp.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make s

This episode is a special stress edition featuring McMinn Clinic's own Donna Mullinax. Donna is a licensed counselor and hypnotherapist, and today she and Dr. McMinn discuss the realities of stress, and share the tools that they use to deal with it.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to leave comments or to make suggestions for fu

In this episode we bring on Dr. Suzanne Judd, PhD to talk with us about nutrition. Dr. Judd is a professor at UAB, and is currently a program manager for a large scale stroke study. Today, we got the opportunity to pick her brain about the importance of nutrition and what we can do to improve ours.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to

In this episode, we discuss the invisible illness, dysautonomia. Dizziness, brain fog, anxiety, fainting, racing heart... All being treated under the blanket of "stress". We are here to tell you about a treatable condition that might be the diagnosis that the other guy's are missing.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to

This episode of Functional Medicine Podcast features our first guest, Mary Ann Davis from Wellness Pharmacy! She is the PCCA Pharmacist of the year, and comes to offer her professional insight into the benefits of compounding and bio-identical hormones, while clearing up some common misconceptions.Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show.-Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links."-Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispensary for a 10% discount on physician-grade supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jmcminn/signupFullScript Dispensary is an affiliate from which I receive a commission.Check out Dr. McMinn's Wellness MD Blog at https://mcminnmd.com/wellness-md-blog-1 Go to https://mcminnmd.com/reviews to see How to rate and review this podcast on an iPhoneYou can contact Dr. McMinn at DoctorMcMinn@yahoo.com to