PatriotDirect Family Medicine

02/05/2026

Most people think of depression as a mental health issue that exists only “in your head.” But groundbreaking research over the past decade reveals something remarkable: depression involves your entire body, from the cells in your gut to the energy factories in your brain.

This discovery helps explain why traditional treatments work well for some people but leave others searching for answers.

Discover why depression may persist despite treatment. Learn the hidden biochemical, inflammatory, and environmental root causes that can finally lead to healing.

02/02/2026

With rising costs, growing access challenges, and appointment times longer than ever before, the growing trend of patients turning to private models, where they can pay for the services they need, and receive those services on-demand in a timely fashion, makes sense.

Patients are increasingly seeking more personalized and on-demand care services.

01/26/2026

Stay safe and warm everyone in this weather—and consider good advice when it comes to snow removal!

BOSTON — Shovel? Check.

01/22/2026

Harvard neurology professor, Rudolph E. Tanzi, recommends 6 daily habits to boost brain health and reduce cognitive decline,

Tanzi developed the SHIELD mnemonic to simplify the most-powerful lifestyle interventions: Sleep, Handling stress, Interaction with friends, Exercise, Learning new things and Diet.

Top neurologists told Newsweek of natural, science-backed ways to protect your brain from aging and disease—before symptoms start.

01/20/2026

Good gut health habits can help prevent issues like reflux and constipation, and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer.

However, many of the tips and health hacks out there aren’t backed by solid evidence, while these are.

Forget trendy supplements and cleanses. These expert-backed tips can keep you regular and support long-term health.

01/11/2026

Recent clinical research confirms that infrared saunas offer profound health benefits beyond relaxation, including enhanced detoxification of heavy metals and environmental toxins, improved cardiovascular function, accelerated recovery, and reduced inflammation—making them essential tools for precision lifestyle medicine.

Recent clinical research confirms that infrared saunas offer profound health benefits beyond relaxation, including enhanced detoxification of heavy metals and environmental toxins, improved cardiovascular function, accelerated recovery, and reduced inflammation—making them essential tools for prec...

01/09/2026

We recently spotlighted Filipe Cotas, one of our newest graduates of the PatriotDirect Functional Medicine Training Program.

By completing the program, Filipe was able to:
▪️Integrate Functional Medicine principles into a real-world coaching practice

▪️Build a thriving client base using the PatriotDirect Clinical Framework

▪️Join a growing network of practitioners committed to metabolic and functional excellence

If you’re a clinician, nutritionist, or coach looking to elevate your practice — learn how PDFMTP can help you do the same.

https://www.patriotdirectfmtp.com/

01/05/2026

📣 Meet our newest PatriotDirect Verified Health Coach, Filipe Cotas

Filipe is a Health Coach and Personal Trainer at True Performance Training, and we’re excited to spotlight him as one of the newest graduates of the PatriotDirect Functional Medicine Training Program (PDFMTP).

Filipe has quickly become a trusted partner for patients seeking to optimize their metabolic health, balance stress, and regain energy through a Bioenergetic Functional Medicine approach.

As part of the PatriotDirect ecosystem, Filipe works closely with our clinical team and applies the same evidence-based methods taught in our training program—bridging nutrition, metabolism, and energy balance to help clients achieve lasting results.

✨ If you’re looking for a health coach who understands metabolic restoration, nutrition through a bioenergetic lens, and how to turn lab data into real-life progress, Filipe is now accepting new clients for one-on-one coaching!!

🗓️ Use the link below to schedule a discovery session:

https://calendly.com/coachfilipe-meetandgreet/60min

01/02/2026

40 recipes to help inspire you to make dinner this January—one for every day of the month, and then some.

Comfort food is the BEST way ward off any winter blues, trust us.

12/26/2025

We hope everyone had a relaxing holiday with family and friends, and is finding joy in the season!

12/16/2025

In findings from the Gallup Health and Healthcare Survey, the cost of healthcare is the “most urgent health problem” facing the country rose further this year to 29%, up from 23% a year ago.

The latest figure is the highest level recorded since 2004 and also one of the highest readings in the trend dating back to 1987.

Concerns about and dissatisfaction with healthcare costs in the U.S. underscore Americans' belief that the nation's healthcare system is highly flawed.

12/10/2025

One-third of Americans do not have a primary care provider, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers, which drives up chronic disease rates, hospitalizations and late diagnoses.

With the direct primary care model, patients pay a regular fee in exchange for unlimited access to certain medical services, which addresses this need for routine, preventative care.

Direct primary care has exploded in the last decade, going from 140 practices to nearly 3,000 in the U.S.