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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 47 MIN

Functional Health: The Path to Feeling Like Yourself Again - Why Isn’t It Mainstream? l 42

from Out of Pocket · host Andrew Hayes

Perhaps you’ve heard “everything looks fine," but you still don't feel like yourself. Or maybe you want to be more proactive and not only see your provider when you're sick or in need of medication. In this episode, we break down why functional medicine - an approach designed to get to the root of your symptoms - isn’t mainstream. From insurance models that reward quick visits, to pharma-funded research, to the branding problem that makes “functional” sound woo-woo, we unpack the real reasons you may have never even heard about it. And most importantly, how to take charge of your own health today. (04:26) How insurance keeps doctors from digging deeper (08:24) Why functional medicine can’t compete with pharma’s marketing machine (16:46) The hard truth about behavior change and why it scares people away (33:30) Who conventional medicine often overlooks and why it mattersReady to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360applicationOrder a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview(after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat)Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2to get a step by step plan to feel less stuckFollow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/

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Perhaps you’ve heard “everything looks fine," but you still don't feel like yourself. Or maybe you want to be more proactive and not only see your provider when you're sick or in need of medication. In this episode, we break down why functional medicine - an approach designed to get to the root of your symptoms - isn’t mainstream. From insurance models that reward quick visits, to pharma-funded research, to the branding problem that makes “functional” sound woo-woo, we unpac...

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