The early introduction of diverse, whole foods may be a key strategy for pediatric allergy prevention. In this clip from our podcast, "Pathways to Well-being," pediatric gastroenterologist Rebecca Carey, MD, MS, CNSC, IFMCP discusses the latest evidence-based approaches to infant food introduction and how early exposure could potentially help mitigate the risk of food allergies. Dr. Carey shares practical insights for counseling parents and explores the data supporting why a gradual, rather than

"In AFMCP, we're going to teach you how to maximize your physical exam findings to determine what your patients' nutritional insufficiencies and deficiencies are. We will bring this all together, along with anthropometrics, biomarkers, and the diet & lifestyle journal, so that you can optimize your patients' overall health and reduce their risk of chronic disease." IFM educator Elizabeth Boham, M.D. shares some of the foundational tools and knowledge that clinicians will gain by taking Applying

Recent studies continue to link increased pediatric antibiotic use to increased risks of immune-based and metabolic conditions, and gut microbial disruptions appear to play a large role. Early-life antibiotic exposure is reportedly a significant stressor on the pre- and postnatal microbiome. How might early-life stressors impact health later in life, and how can a functional medicine approach help? In the following video, IFM educator Elizabeth Boham, M.D., MS, RD, IFMCP, talks about the importa