Dr. Ara Suppiah - A Masterclass in Functional Sports Medicine

Dr. Ara Suppiah is a pioneer in bringing functional medicine to the professional sports arena. As the Chief Medical Analyst for NBC’s ‘The Golf Channel’, medical contributor to Golf Digest, and personal physician on the PGA and ATP tours, he’s worked with top athletes across the globe to optimize their health and performance using functional medicine principles and testing. Although most of us are not professional athletes, his insight and knowledge when it comes to treating them can translate to practical tips we can all use in our daily lives. Today we learn about Dr. Ara Suppiah’s journey to functional medicine, his approaches to nutrition, rest, and pain, and how he applies Genova’s tests. Today on The Lab Report: 3:40 Meet Dr. Ara Suppiah! 12:15 What sets professional athletes apart? 18:35 Ara loves/hates Michael’s jingles 19:10 Nutrition and using Genova’s testing in professional sports 24:05 Addressing acute and chronic pain 28:35 The importance of rest and recovery 34:10 Ara’s online education programs 37:45 The Fireball Additional Resources: Dr. Ara's website Lose Weight and Feel Great Forever Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.