Ep. 15: Why "Root Cause" Medicine is Failing: Dismantling the Functional Medicine Trap (feat Dr. David Gorski)

Functional medicine is the darling of the wellness-to-MAHA pipeline, promising "root cause" answers that your regular doctor supposedly ignores. But is it a revolutionary shift in care or just high-priced window dressing for old-school pseudoscience? This week, I’m joined by Dr. David Gorski, surgical oncologist and managing editor of Science-Based Medicine, to dismantle the "biochemical individuality" trap and discuss the incoming Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Casey Means. We dive into why Ivy League institutions are embracing "quack-ademic" medicine and why 140-lab-test panels are usually just a recipe for a massive invoice and a side of health anxiety. 🩺💉

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