Does functional medicine actually work?
506 people recorded interviews about functional medicine across 79 organisations. 108 of them mentioned better family or relationship life in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
People who went the root-cause route after conventional care stalled, describing what changed and how long it took.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Family & relationships108 of 506 mentioned it
“I'm back to doing all the things I used to love to do, skiing in the winter and playing with my kids.”Jen Tanner
- More energy108 of 506 mentioned it
“I just didn't feel as good as I felt I should, and I really couldn't put my finger on it, and having exhausted doctors testing and stuff, I just felt like there was more.”Cinde Woodcock
- More clients107 of 506 mentioned it
“They feel burnt, they've lost a bit of their trust in doctors and being able to see a testimonial from an actual patient that has had a great experience and to memorialize that through this interview process is just s…”Vincent Pedre
- Symptom relief96 of 506 mentioned it
“Just knowing that we've seen, like, this much improvement, this drastic improvement, and that I know we'll get to the point where she doesn't have flares at all.”Nicole Thompson
- Better systems80 of 506 mentioned it
“They feel burnt, they've lost a bit of their trust in doctors and being able to see a testimonial from an actual patient that has had a great experience and to memorialize that through this interview process is just s…”Vincent Pedre
- Felt supported76 of 506 mentioned it
“And even though the answers were tough and the journey was tough, it made us feel better, like we were delivering support and care to our mom, and Dr.”Christopher Bailey & Richard Bailey
- Mood & stress63 of 506 mentioned it
“The long-term stress relief that we have and just being able to live our lives without the burden of eczema has just been tremendous.”Sarah Gregory
- Confidence60 of 506 mentioned it
“They feel burnt, they've lost a bit of their trust in doctors and being able to see a testimonial from an actual patient that has had a great experience and to memorialize that through this interview process is just s…”Vincent Pedre
How long it took
- Within 2 weeks · 1
- 2 weeks – 2 months · 4
- 2 – 6 months · 5
- Over a year · 24
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 506 interviews.
WatchFrom Constant Eczema Stress to Complete Healing and Typical Childhood LifeSarah Gregory recommends Integrative Health Carolinas for pediatric eczema treatment. After traditional allergists found no food-skin connection, Sarah used Dr. Temple’s virtual program to implement macro/micro-nutrient changes and gut healing. The result was…Sarah Gregory · Integrative Health Carolinas
WatchNaturopathic Doctor Achieves Breakthrough Patient Results Using DesBio’s Power of Three ProtocolKimber Krosschell, a Naturopathic Doctor, recommends DesBio for its transparent, clean homeopathic products and the 'Power of Three' protocol. Krosschell reported a significant breakthrough where a patient, previously stuck despite drainage and terrain work,…Kimber Krosschell · Des Bio
WatchDiagnosing Root Causes of Fatigue and Hashimoto's Through Functional MedicineLaura Moreno achieved significant health improvements at Dr. Autoimmune after traditional medicine failed to address her Hashimoto's symptoms. By focusing on gut health and an elimination diet, she experienced immediate energy shifts, weight loss, and a new d…Laura Moreno · Dr. Autoimmune
WatchFinding Hope and Root Cause Strategies for Stage Four Colon CancerSteve Forbes utilized Katrina Foe’s Cancer Freedom program to address the root causes of his stage four colon cancer. By integrating holistic strategies alongside traditional oncology, Steve gained the mindset and resources necessary to get back on course tow…Steve Forbes · Cancer Freedom Katrina Foe
WatchDr. Vincent Pedre Automates Video Testimonials to Build Trust and Social ProofDr. Vincent Pedre uses Share One to automate the capture of patient stories for his functional medicine practice. By outsourcing the interview and production process, he successfully memorializes patient experiences that outperform written quotes. Pedre repor…Vincent Pedre · Share One
WatchLong-term SEO Growth and Technical Support for Health Tech CEODan Lievens, CEO of Share.One, credits Health Biz Scale for transforming his business's organic visibility. Over a year of partnership, Mike implemented a comprehensive strategy including backlinks, SEO blogs, and email marketing. The most concrete result was…Dan Lievens · Health Biz Scale
WatchOvercoming Recurrent Miscarriages to Achieve a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby GirlJennifer Rodriguez credits Reimagined Health with helping her achieve a healthy pregnancy after suffering two consecutive miscarriages. By focusing on root causes, personalized nutrition, and partner involvement, the program resolved her migraines and cycle i…Jennifer Rodriguez · Reimagined Health
WatchOvercoming Six Years of Chronic Back Pain to Regain Active LifestyleJen Tanner achieved a life-changing recovery at Now Health after suffering from chronic back pain for six years. By conducting a deep dive into her symptoms and ordering necessary imaging that other providers overlooked, Dr. Jill helped Jen regain her health,…Jen Tanner · Now Health
WatchPediatrician Overcomes Chronic Pain and Autoimmune Arthritis Through Qigong and MindfulnessLaura Bierwagen credits Urban Monk Productions with helping her overcome ten years of chronic pain and autoimmune arthritis. After attending the retreat and committing to a 100-day Qigong 'gong,' she transitioned from using crutches to performing physical rou…Laura Bierwagen · Urban Monk Productions
WatchMoving From Confusion to Peace With Personalized In-Home Palliative CareChristopher and Richard Bailey turned to Empowered Endings when their mother, Julie Pardi, faced declining health and increasing pain. They transitioned from having 'more questions than answers' to feeling they were doing everything possible. Dr. Bob Uslander…Christopher Bailey & Richard Bailey · Empowered Endings
WatchFunctional Medicine Physician Reports Faster Viral Recovery and Reduced Hair LossIrene Carr, a functional medicine physician, reports that STEMREGEN significantly accelerated her recovery from illness, reducing a typical five-week post-viral cough to just two and a half weeks. She also noted reduced hair loss, improved sleep stability, an…Irene Carr · STEM Regen
WatchOvercoming Chronic Lyme Inflammation and Joint Pain Through Holistic Metabolic ResetKat Perkins achieved a significant health transformation with Living Light. By utilizing genomic testing and a food-as-medicine approach, she identified chronic Lyme disease as the source of her systemic inflammation. Perkins successfully transitioned to a li…Kat Perkins · Living Light
What people were sceptical about first
- “Sarah Gregory acknowledges that while the program is an investment, the long-term stress relief and the ability to live without the burden of eczema make it entirely worth it.”Sarah Gregory
- “And the price point is very affordable when you are looking at treatment options.”Kimber Krosschell
- “Also, I would say my sleep's starting to improve some, just more stability of mood, not so prone to feeling anxious or worried.”Irene Carr
Frequently asked
- Is the investment in Dr. Temple's program worth the cost?
- Sarah Gregory acknowledges that while the program is an investment, the long-term stress relief and the ability to live without the burden of eczema make it entirely worth it. — Sarah Gregory
- Can diet changes really help a child's eczema?
- Yes, despite being told otherwise by a traditional allergist, Sarah found that cutting dairy and gluten while building up specific nutrients under Dr. Temple's guidance was a key tipping point for her son's healing. — Sarah Gregory
- How accessible are the providers in the virtual program?
- Sarah noted that the virtual providers were highly accessible; she could post questions in the forum at any time and receive a response very quickly, which helped her tackle the issue faster than in-person appointments. — Sarah Gregory
- How does a practitioner know if DesBio products actually work for complex cases?
- Kimber Krosschell noted that she started by exploring a few products and observed that her patients responded phenomenally. She specifically cited a case where a patient's weight would not move until the SSR series was introduced, leading to an immediate 10-pound loss. — Kimber Krosschell
- Is DesBio easy for patients to incorporate into their daily routines?
- Yes, Kimber Krosschell highlights that most products are tinctures rather than capsules, making them easy to adapt to a patient's lifestyle. She also notes that the price point is very affordable compared to other treatment options. — Kimber Krosschell
- What kind of support does DesBio offer to health practitioners?
- Krosschell emphasizes the deep library of resources, including online summits, physical events, a supportive Facebook group, and a dedicated representative. She also utilizes their new AI tool to help guide product selection based on patient symptomology. — Kimber Krosschell