Should I Go Back to Keto? Why a Functional Medicine Approach Is Different

Should I Go Back to Keto? Why a Functional Medicine Approach Is Different Welcome to CFP Weight Loss. I'm Russell Clark, Nurse Practitioner. Today, we're exploring Should I Go Back to Keto? Why a Functional Medicine Approach Is Different. ... Take a breath, settle in, and let's walk through this together — clearly, calmly, and based on what the evidence actually shows. ... We'll touch on Keto After 45, Functional Medicine, Insulin Resistance — especially as they apply to real people over forty. ... Deciding whether to return to keto after previous attempts often leaves midlife adults feeling frustrated and defeated. Quick initial losses of 10–20 pounds give way to rebound weight, crushing fatigue, joint pain, and blood-sugar swings that make everyday life harder. Standard keto focuses narrowly on macros and ketosis, but a functional medicine approach digs deeper into root causes such as insulin resistance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid slowdown, and chronic inflammation. This personalized strategy transforms keto from a short-term fix into a sustainable lifestyle that supports long-term metabolic health. ... First — why standard keto often fails after age 45. ... Listen at CFP Weight Loss — clinical guide with Russell Clark, FNP-C. Read more: https://blog.cfpweightloss.com/understanding-should-i-go-back-to-keto-how-a-functional-medicine-approach-differs