Thinking about hiring a functional medicine doctor? Before you book that first appointment, you need to be prepared. Functional medicine is a whole different game—it’s an investment of time, energy, and money. If you go in expecting a quick fix, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Functional medicine doctors don’t have a magic wand to undergo a terrible lifestyle. That work is on you. This episode is your functional medicine prep kit—everything you need to know and do before you commit to the process. Because any functional medicine doctor worth their salt does NOT take insurance, and the costs go way beyond the consult. Labs, supplements, and treatments like peptides can add up fast, so you need to know what you're signing up for and you need to come in as prepared as possible. More importantly, you need to take ownership of your health. No doctor—functional or otherwise—can do the work for you. If you’re not ready to lift weights, fix your metabolic health, and make real lifestyle changes, functional medicine won’t save you. Before you invest your time and money, tune in and get equipped with the right tools to get the most out of functional medicine. Topics Covered: Functional vs. allopathic medicine models   The problem with the “pill for every ill” mindset, even if it’s natural   Metabolic compromise, insulin resistance & mold exposure   Why weightlifting is non-negotiable for health   The impact of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle   Sunshine, stress management, and recovery tools like red light therapy & sauna   On This Episode We Cover:  00:00:00 - Introduction  00:00:47 - Functional vs allopathic medicine  00:07:06 - “A pill for every ill” 00:08:30 - Metabolic compromise & insulin resistance  00:11:18 - Mold exposure & building resilience   00:12:34 - Price of functional doctors  00:16:02 - You NEED to weight lift  00:18:36 - Diet, nutrition, and lifestyle  00:27:10 - The importance of sunshine  00:29:11 - Dangers of high stress  00:32:59 - Red light therapy & sauna  Further Listening:  10 Reasons I Love My Sauna Metabolic Health Playlist  Strength Training Playlist  Courses:  Dr Tyna’s Strength Corner Red Light Options: LumeBox: Use code DRTYNA Biolight Shine: Use code DRTYNA  Sauna Options:  Sauna Blanket: Use code DRTYNA Pop-Up Sauna: Use code DRTYNA  SaunaSpace Tent: Use code DRTYNA Sunlighten: Tell them Dr Tyna sent you Sponsored By: Timeline Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure Go to timeline.com/drtyna. Qualia Go to qualialife.com/DRTYNA and use code DRTYNA at checkout for up to 15% off your purchase. Momentous Go to livemomentous.com and use code DRTYNA to get 15% off all my favorite products Birch Go to Birchliving.com/drtyna for 27% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Eco-Rest Pillows with Mattress Purchase. Purity Woods Go to puritywoods.com/DRTYNA or enter DRTYNA at checkout for 27% off LMNT Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at drinkLMNT.com/drtyna Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.