Clinical Uses of Peptides in Root Cause Medicine with Craig Mullen: RWP

View the Show Notes For This Episode Craig Mullen discusses Root Cause Medicine with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   Podcast Highlights Understanding Functional Medicine and Peptides with Craig Mullen   In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Craig Mullen, a nurse practitioner and the founder of Remedy Functional Health Solutions. They discuss the functional medicine approach to health, focusing on the importance of understanding root causes rather than just treating symptoms. The conversation delves into the significance of detailed testing, including advanced lipid profiles and full thyroid panels, to provide a more comprehensive view of a patient's health. Craig shares his journey into nursing and functional medicine, the challenges with current healthcare practices, and his experience and insights on the use of GLP-1 peptides like Semaglutide for weight loss and other health benefits. They also explore the potential benefits of peptides like BPC 157 and SS-31 for tissue repair and mitochondrial health. Finally, Craig provides practical advice for patients and underscores the importance of working with trained healthcare providers for peptide therapy.   00:27 Meet Craig Mullen: Functional Medicine Advocate 01:45 Craig Mullen's Journey to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner 05:49 The Importance of Functional Medicine 07:56 Challenges in Conventional Medical Testing 13:07 Understanding Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 17:00 The Role of Progesterone in Thyroid Health 19:28 Advanced Lipid Profiles: Why They Matter 27:07 Nutritional Approaches to Lowering Lipoprotein A 28:51 Exploring Lipid Profiles and Omega-3s 30:13 Understanding HDL and Its Role 32:40 The Rise of GLP-1 Peptides 36:16 Effective Use of GLP-1 Medications 44:03 The Benefits and Risks of Peptides 49:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information   ________________________________________________________ Craig Mullen is a nurse practitioner and he is the founder and medical director of Remedy Functional Health Solutions, which is located in Salisbury, Maryland and his phone is 443-342-4141.   Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.