Episode 1 – Introduction to Functional Medicine
The Aware Families Podcast wants to educate parents, grandparents and kids of all ages on how to stay healthy using the principles of Functional Medicine. Episodes are hosted by a pediatric gastroenterologist and functional medicine provider (Tom Flass MD) who is trained in both conventional and functional medicine. As an experienced healthcare provider and parent, he has navigated the challenges of the modern world with his own family and patients and shares what he has learned along the way. A range of topics that impact our health are covered, including nutrition, sleep, stress and mental health, exercise and physical activity, toxic exposures, gut health, hormones and a lot more. This podcast strives to deliver real-world actionable health information to people looking to improve their lives and the lives of their families.
In this episode, Brittany and Tom host another guest- Tessa Redish from Form and Function personal fitness.ย
https://www.formandfunctionfit.com/
Tessa is an exercise specialist who focuses on teaching proper form and functional movement to restore health and fitness. She recently started a business in NW Montana that offers online fitness classes and videos perfect for someone new to weight training and strength training.ย
We discuss her background in fitness instruction with Orange Theory and Pilates and how this evolved into her current model for training and health promotion.ย
We review the importance of this type of training especially for women, and how it complements what we do in functional medicine.ย Removing barriers to fitness helps people be proactive and address the root causes of disease.
For more information find us at www.functionalmedassociates.com
