97: Functional Nutrition & Managing Metabolism with Betty Murray

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Today Dr. Tassone is joined by special guest, Dr. Betty Murray, a functional medicine practitioner, who discusses her approach to women's health and the challenges women face in the medical system. She shares her health journey and how it led her to focus on nutrition and functional medicine.

Dr. Murray emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying mechanisms of hormone imbalance and the need for personalized care. She criticizes the conventional medical system for its lack of understanding and treatment options for women's health issues. Dr. Murray also highlights the value of research and data collection in advancing women's health. Dr. Betty Murray discusses her Menopause Metabolism Mastery Program and the future of personalized medicine for women. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying metabolic changes that occur during menopause and offers a comprehensive approach to diet, lifestyle, and supplementation.

Dr. Murray also introduces her digital health intelligence platform, Minerva, which aims to provide personalized healthcare for women through data tracking, predictive recommendations, and telemedicine. She envisions a future where technology and AI play a significant role in optimizing women's health.

Episode Highlights:

• What is Functional medicine
• How to takes a holistic approach to women's health, addressing the underlying mechanisms of hormone imbalance and focusing on personalized care.
• Why the conventional medical system often fails to understand and provide adequate treatment options for women's health issues.
• Why research and data collection are crucial in advancing women's health and improving treatment outcomes.
• How women can take control of their healthcare and seek out practitioners who listen to their concerns and provide comprehensive care. Addressing the underlying metabolic changes during menopause is crucial for managing weight gain and maintaining overall health.
• Dr. Murray's Menopause Metabolism Mastery Program
• Minerva, Dr. Murray's digital health intelligence platform, providing personalized healthcare for women through data tracking, predictive recommendations, and telemedicine.
• Why she believes the future of women's healthcare involves a focus on personalized medicine, utilizing technology, AI, and data analysis to optimize treatment and improve outcomes.

Meet Betty Murray

Betty Murray, MS, CN, IFMCP is a Certified Nutritionist and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). She possesses a Master of Science in Human Nutrition Science and Integrative & Functional Nutrition and is currently completing her Ph.D. dissertation at Saybrook University. As one of the first 300 certified functional medicine practitioners with the Institute for Functional Medicine (Ifm.org), Betty has been a thought leader and progressive force for the functional medicine movement since 2006.

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