Specialists, Synthesizers, and Popularizers - DrG talks with Dr. Tommy Wood

In this episode of the ANH podcast, DrG talks with Dr. Tommy Wood of NourishBalanceThrive. They discuss: -How you must master the basics to master the craft - many practitioners out there use cookie-cutter protocols instead of truly understanding the basics and tools -Tommy’s story - how he got into medicine as an MD and his journey into functional medicine -The importance of Specialists, Synthesists, and Popularizers -How private health insurance dis-incentivizes preventative care -How Iceland has tackled drugs & alcohol by changing the environment -The importance of community, and how good health habits can sometimes damage people’s community -The most important messages they tell their clients at Nourish Balance Thrive -How to work with MD’s to coax them into integrative medicine -Why integrative practitioners need to publish their protocols and case reports -Avoiding dogma in both conventional and functional medicine Resources: Book Recommendation - Power of Full Engagement www.nourishbalancethrive.com At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or [email protected] Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2pixDBu