ShareOne ReviewsWhat is functional medicine really like?
40 people answered this on the record, across 22 organisations. The change they described most often was better digestion or gut health — 11 of 40 raised it unprompted. 11 described more energy through the day. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-13. Updated as new interviews arrive.
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 the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Digestion | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| More energy | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| Better systems | 11 of 40 | 28% |
| Symptom relief | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| More clients | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| Family & relationships | 9 of 40 | 23% |
- “So besides the digestion, better tolerance or processing of histamine, who knows what it actually is, I also am noticing just a lot less hair loss, and so it feels like it's a reasonable amount again, you know, just t…”Irene Carr
- “I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
- “I didn't really have a proper systems in place and I didn't have a good understanding of what needs to be there for me to have kind of a smooth flow of the incoming clients, The quality of my life changed primarily be…”Anna Tubina
- “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
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 2
The interviews behind this answer
WatchFrom Severe Eczema and Oozing Wounds to Clear Skin and GymnasticsNicole Thompson reviewed Integrative Health Carolinas, detailing her daughter's recovery from severe eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis. By following Dr. Temple’s gut-healing protocol, her daughter’s SCORAD score dropped from 87 to the teens. After failing b…Nicole Thompson · Integrative Health Carolinas
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
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
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
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
WatchFrom Severe Fatigue to Walking Nearly Three Hours Without RestCarlos Ballesteros credits Kidney Institute and Dr. Bismah Irfan with reversing severe fatigue and weakness caused by polycystic kidney disease. After years of declining health under conventional protocols, Carlos saw results within three to four weeks. He tr…Carlos Ballesteros · Kidney Institute
WatchFrom Struggling Solo Startup to Scaling a Practice with Streamlined SystemsSururat Coulibaly credits Living Light’s Perfect Practice Mentorship with transforming her business from a bedroom startup into a professional practice. By implementing their simplified health systems, she achieved personal health improvements in sleep and en…Sururat Coulibaly · Living Light
WatchPractitioner Scales to Seven-Figure Revenue Using Targeted Homeopathic Protocols and KitsDr. Maegan Stanga reports that centering her practice on DesBio protocols allowed her to scale from six figures to seven figures in revenue within one year, with zero marketing spend. By utilizing the Symptom Series Kits to address physical, energetic, and em…Maegan Stanga · Des Bio
WatchFrom Chronic Pain to Running 25 Miles Weekly with My Lyme DocErica regained her health at My Lyme Doc after struggling with Lyme disease, mold poisoning, and gut issues. Previously unable to play on the floor with her children, she now runs 20 to 25 miles per week and manages two companies. She credits the clinic's edu…Erica · My Lyme Doc
What they doubted first
- “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
- “With my patients, I'm getting amazing results because I feel like I'm patient number one because I did the program before I started introducing it to my clients and I had an amazing result from it.”Sururat Coulibaly
- “If you are thinking about joining the Institute of Restorative Health, I would say don't hesitate.”Suzanne Subaitani
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is the Integrative Health Carolinas program affordable for families?
- Nicole Thompson was initially concerned about the cost, but noted that the team was compassionate and worked to make the program reasonable and achievable for her to sign up, which gave her a lot of faith. — Nicole Thompson
- How long does it take to see results with Dr. Temple's eczema protocol?
- Nicole observed that the process is not linear and involves ups and downs. She began seeing fewer and less severe eczema flares at the six-month mark, with significant healing and clear skin achieved after one year. — Nicole Thompson
- What happens if traditional medications like Dupixent fail for my child?
- Nicole turned to IHC after biologic injections proved painful and ineffective for her daughter's GI issues. She found success by switching the focus to gut healing, eliminating dairy, wheat, and added sugars. — Nicole Thompson
- Will functional medicine work if traditional thyroid medication failed?
- Laura Moreno found that while traditional thyroid medication and standard endocrinology provided no relief for her Hashimoto's, Dr. Ian's approach of testing different blood markers and addressing gut health led to progress. — Laura Moreno
- How does Dr. Autoimmune identify undiagnosed conditions?
- Laura noted that Dr. Ian listens closely to symptoms and looks for underlying triggers like leaky gut; he was able to diagnose her with pernicious anemia, a condition her previous doctors had completely missed. — Laura Moreno
- How long does it take to see results with Dr. Autoimmune?
- Laura felt a difference 'right away' after starting the recommended elimination diet, though she noted that significant milestones like weight loss took several months of consistency. — Laura Moreno
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