I am a lover of life, the arts, theater, music and all things Miss America. I am a physician of 24 years who went back to get his Masters of Science in Functional Nutrition. What is functional nutrition? It's finding ways to improve health and to PREVENT disease by looking "upstream" as to the possible causes as opposed to putting a band aid on the problem. It is a systems approach to medicine as opposed to a subspecialty or over focused approach. It looks at and individual's distinct genetic makeup and environmental exposures. It looks at the "whole body" as opposed to the "hole in the body". I'd venture to say that it is the way that most medical students envision that they'd practice medicine when entering medical school but soon realize the limitations that conventional practice place on them.I have a personal journey of disease that has required me to navigate the conventional path of healing and the limitations around that. My eyes have been opened to the benefits of nutrition and functional approaches to health that have given me another lease on life. I'd love to share this story with you and help you to discover your fast track to wellness and to allow you to live your best life ever.#nutritiongeek