Tom Malterre on the Exposome

Tom Malterre is a well-known nutrition expert and a certified functional medicine practitioner. Not only did Tom write a pivotal book on the elimination diet, but he also lectures frequently on environmental toxins, coaches groups of clinicians in functional medicine, and educates patients in his own clinical practice. In today’s episode, Tom Malterre touches on several topics including the elimination diet, the metabolic effects of environmental toxins, and using food to assist detoxification and optimize health.   Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Meet Tom Malterre and hear about his path to functional medicine 7:20 Clinical pearls for using the elimination diet 12:35 Environmental toxic exposures and metabolic effects 17:55 Toxic foods 21:44 Promoting detoxification 24:10 Talking to patients about minimizing toxic exposures 27:45 The Fireball   Additional Resources: Tom's Website The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook The Elimination Diet Nourishing Meals Cookbook Broccoli-the DNA whisperer TEDx   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.