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Functional medicine+fitness coaching helping you restore metabolism+gut health-Pittsford, NY(virtual)
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21/11/2025

“The greatest medicine is to teach people how not to need it.” — Hippocrates
In a world that often focuses on treatment, this ancient wisdom reminds us that true medicine begins with prevention.
Teaching people how to live well—through nourishing food, restorative sleep, mindful movement, and balance—creates resilience that no prescription can replace. Health isn’t the absence of disease; it’s the result of daily choices that support your body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.This is the heart of functional medicine: helping you uncover root causes, build stronger foundations, and become your own best medicine.✨ Prevention > Prescription.
🔗 Learn more about root-cause wellness at [pharmtofunction.com]

19/11/2025

What if your own brain made a molecule that worked as well as a prescription drug for migraines — but without the side effects?
🧠 A new clinical study found that melatonin (3 mg) — the same hormone your pineal gland releases at night — reduced migraine frequency just as effectively as amitriptyline (25 mg), a commonly prescribed antidepressant used for prevention.Even better?
➡️ Melatonin users had fewer side effects
➡️ Some even experienced weight loss
➡️ And it’s something your body naturally produces
While pharmaceuticals like amitriptyline can cause fatigue, constipation, mood changes, and weight gain, melatonin supports your body’s natural rhythms, neurotransmitter balance, and inflammatory control — all key in migraine prevention.
⚠️ CAVEAT:This isn’t a green light to self-medicate — always work with your healthcare professional. But it’s a reminder that sometimes, the body’s own chemistry outperforms synthetic fixes.
✨ Support what your body already knows how to do — restore balance naturally.

18/11/2025

If you want to age better, start with your daily habits — not another supplement or extreme routine.
Small, consistent shifts in strength, sleep, digestion, and metabolism change everything.I put together a free guide with 12 tiny habits you can start today to boost energy, gut health, and longevity.Grab it here — no cost:
👉 https://www.pharmtofunction.com/landingpage-free-health-ebook Your future self will thank you.

17/11/2025

What if a simple B vitamin could slow Alzheimer’s progression by over 40%?
A groundbreaking Phase 2 clinical trial just revealed that benfotiamine — a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) — slowed cognitive decline by 43% in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease.
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📊 Study Highlights (PMID: 33074237):
✅ 43% slower cognitive decline vs placebo
✅ 77% less worsening on dementia scores
✅ Significant drop in harmful glycation end products
✅ Safe, well tolerated, and supported by PET scan data
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🔬 Benfotiamine works where ordinary thiamine cannot — it crosses into tissues and the brain more efficiently, helping restore glucose metabolism, reduce oxidative stress, and calm neuroinflammation.
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🧬 It addresses multiple hallmarks of Alzheimer’s — from amyloid plaques and tangles to energy loss inside neurons.
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💡 The research team (“BenfoTeam”) is now launching the largest vitamin-based Alzheimer’s study to date, spanning 50 U.S. sites and 406 participants — a major milestone in functional neurology.
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This research is changing how we think about neurodegeneration — not just managing symptoms, but supporting the brain’s metabolic resilience.
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To your brain health and longevity,
Pharm to Function 🧬

14/11/2025

What if one of the world’s most beautiful spices could lift your mood — naturally?
Saffron — the golden thread from Crocus sativus flowers — isn’t just for paella or Persian tea.
Two groundbreaking studies show it can restore motivation and joy for people struggling with mild depression and anhedonia (the loss of pleasure in life).
🧠 The Motivation & Reward Study (PMID: 39754520):
Researchers found saffron improved reward response in both animals and humans — reigniting motivation where it was lost.
💛 The Largest Saffron Study Yet (PMID: 40414301):
Over 200 adults with mild depressive symptoms took 28 mg of saffron daily for 12 weeks.72% achieved a clinically significant improvement in moodBetter sleep qualityNo serious side effectsUnlike standard antidepressants, saffron supports dopamine balance — the neurotransmitter that fuels focus, purpose, and motivation.✨ Gentle. Botanical. Backed by science.
A small golden flower that helps you feel alive again.Hashtags:

13/11/2025

While your genes set the stage, your daily habits determine the story. Nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, and mindset all influence how your genes express themselves — switching them on or off like dimmer lights.
That’s the science of epigenetics — the bridge between nature and nurture. You have more control over your health than you’ve been told.
Start where you are. One choice at a time.🔬✨ Functional medicine empowers you to influence your genes through lifestyle.
🔗 Learn more: [pharmtofunction.com]

10/11/2025

🎬 The Big Secret — What They Never Taught Us About Medicine, Food, and HealthThe Big Secret pulls back the curtain on how modern medicine became a profit-driven system — one that manages disease instead of creating health.Through powerful interviews with physicians, scientists, and health advocates, it explores:
🌱 How corporate and political forces reshaped medical education
💊 Why drugs replaced nutrition and prevention
🧠 The truth about cholesterol, statins, and brain health
🌾 How industrial agriculture stripped food of vital nutrients
💧 What fluoridation and chemical farming mean for long-term wellness
💪 And, most importantly — how to reclaim your own biological powerThis documentary doesn’t just expose a problem — it reminds us that real health was always in our hands.

https://youtu.be/_QGPxlx0oOY?si=ydz1mpEiGQUQ8yHT

07/11/2025

Feeling stuck in survival mode — low energy, poor sleep, sugar cravings, and brain fog?
These are early signs your metabolism and longevity systems need a reset — and the good news is, small daily habits can make a huge difference. 🌿
I created a free guide: “12 Tiny Habits for Longevity” — simple 5-minute habits that boost energy, balance hormones, and improve gut health (no calorie counting or crazy routines).
🕒 You’ll discover:
✅ Morning rituals that support your metabolism
✅ Simple food swaps that nourish your microbiome
✅ Low-toxin swaps to reduce inflammation
✅ Quick moves for circulation & muscle tone
🎁 Download your free guide here →https://www.pharmtofunction.com/landingpage-free-health-ebook

05/11/2025

✨ Turmeric extract prevented 100% of prediabetics from developing diabetes in a human study.
In a 9-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Diabetes Care, American Diabetes Association journal), none of the participants taking turmeric extract developed Type 2 diabetes — while 16% of the placebo group did.
💛 Turmeric (curcumin) improved:
• Beta-cell (pancreas) function 🧠
• Insulin sensitivity 💪
• Adiponectin (an anti-inflammatory hormone)
🌿Given that up to 40% of adults aged 40–74 are prediabetic, these results are remarkable.It’s not magic — it’s mitochondrial, metabolic, and anti-inflammatory medicine from nature.
📚 Study: Chuengsamarn et al., Diabetes Care (2012) PMID: 22773702

03/11/2025

If you’re a fan of turmeric… you need to hear about this new discovery.
You probably already know turmeric is one of the healthiest foods on the planet 🌍
It can:
✅ Calm digestive inflammation
✅ Protect your gut lining
✅ Boost BDNF (your brain’s growth factor for memory + mood)
✅ Ease joint pain and stiffnessBut scientists just discovered a simple kitchen combination that makes turmeric work even better…
No, it’s not black pepper (that’s already well known 👀).
There’s another surprising ingredient hiding in your spice cabinet…👉 GINGER!
🧡 In a clinical trial, 60 adults with severe joint pain were given either:
1️⃣ Naproxen (an NSAID)
2️⃣ Turmeric + ginger + black pepperAfter 4 weeks, the turmeric combo group had lower inflammatory biomarkers and less pain than the Naproxen group.That’s huge — especially without the side effects (like kidney strain or internal bleeding).
This golden trio (turmeric + ginger + black pepper) forms what researchers are calling “Super Turmeric” — a natural anti-inflammatory synergy that supports:
✨ Easier movement
✨ Healthier joints
✨ Sharper focus
✨ A happier gut
Try adding these 3 together in your next:
☕ Golden milk latte
🥣 Smoothie
🍛 Stir-fry or curryYou can even find supplements that combine all three for optimal absorption.💬 Save this post for your next anti-inflammatory recipe and tag a friend who loves turmeric!🎯 Hashtags

31/10/2025

Laugh Your Way to LongevityDid you know laughter is one of the most powerful natural therapies for your brain and body?
🤍✨ Laughter therapy reduces anxiety and boosts life satisfaction — giving you a natural way to calm your mind and feel more fulfilled.
😂 Just 10 minutes of spontaneous laughter can lower cortisol (your main stress hormone) by up to one-third, protecting you from:Stress-related weight gainWeakened immunityHeart disease
🧠 Studies show laughter improves sleep, mood, and even reduces inflammation, making it a real mind-body medicine.
👵 In older adults, frequent laughter is linked to less disability, depression, and insomnia, helping them stay independent and resilient.
💫 Try using laughter intentionally:
Schedule daily laughter sessions
Share humor with friends or family

Laughter truly is medicine — free, powerful, and available anytime.

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