Episode Ninety-Two - Dr. Rob Demartino - Slower

Hosts: Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT Dr. Rob Demartino, D.C. Producer: Kevin Introduction (0:00 - 0:45) - Kim Pittis welcomes Dr. Rob DeMartino to the podcast. - They discuss Dr. DeMartino's background in chiropractic and how he came to be interested in functional medicine. Dr. DeMartino's Path to Functional Medicine (1:57 - 4:06) - Dr. DeMartino talks about how he kept a log of his symptoms when he was a child. - He also talks about how he was always asking questions about his health and how he believes that there is always a logical explanation for health problems. Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Care (4:06 - 9:57) - Kim Pittis and Dr. DeMartino discuss how functional medicine can complement chiropractic care. - They talk about how functional medicine can help to identify and address the underlying causes of pain and other health problems. Dr. DeMartino's Thoughts on the Future of Chiropractic (9:57 - 11:02) - Dr. DeMartino talks about how he believes that the future of chiropractic is bright and that functional medicine will play an increasingly important role in the practice of chiropractic. Answering Questions from Listeners (11:15 - 59:00) - Dr. DeMartino and Kim Pittis answer questions from listeners about a variety of topics, including: - How to find a functional medicine doctor - How to get started with functional medicine - What are some of the most common underlying causes of health problems? - How can functional medicine help with weight loss? - How can functional medicine help with chronic pain? - What are some of the best supplements for overall health? - What are some of the best foods to eat for overall health? - How can I reduce my risk of chronic disease? Closing (59:00 - 59:15)