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This video shows you the truth behind the new paradigm in healthcare called Functional Diagnostic Medicine.
When you watch it, you’ll discover:
- A diagnostic system that will show you how to handle and deal with the chronic cases that come to your office with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than you thought was possible.
- The incredible potential Functional Diagnostic Medicine has to to help thousands and thousands of patients. We’ll show you how you can be part of this growing movement.
- We show you what your patients are looking for when they are seeking a health care professional. Using this information will allow you to best position yourself as the go-to practitioner in your town.
We show you how Functional Diagnostic Medicine works. Watch it to find out how you can help more patients.
A question we get all the time is “How do I enroll in your Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program?” All you need to do is go to this link:.
http://www.FunctionalMedicineTraining.com
You can read more information about the training, pre-register in our next enrollment to guarantee yourself a spot, or get yourself on the waiting list (our programs always sell out, so this is no guarantee you’ll get a seat). We have a timer at the top of this web site that tells you the date of the next enrollment and how many days left.
Dicken and Ron
We have a lot of Chiropractic Physicians express interest in our Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program. Many of them have no clue whether or not they are able to practice FDM, so we thought we’d help them out by compiling information on the chiropractic scope of practices for various states.
We are constantly surprised how many Chiropractic Physicians are unaware of the scope of their own license. Many of them do not know what they can legally do within their state, especially when you consider that chiropractic education includes education on physical examinations, blood tests and other more advanced lab testing .
It saddens and disappoints us when a chiropractor ask us ” can I really do what you teach?”
We would love to say a resounding “YES!”, but in order to easy their concerns we decided to do some work and gather this important information for each State’s scope of practice.
This is an important resource, so please go ahead and click the link below to get access to the excel document we prepared:
http://www.functionalmedicine
Take care..
Ron and Dicken
P.S. We are still waiting for more confirmation e-mails from the rest of the states. Again, if you have a question let us know
This video is a short expose on how I see many, many practitioners practicing nutrition. At the end is a great short piece by Dr. Grisanti called “The True Cash” Practice - very helpful information if you are looking to transition out of the insurance nightmare. Enjoy!
Here’s a special Functional Diagnostic Medicine Report called “F.D.M.- The Next Paradigm Shift in Healthcare”
This special Functional Medicine report is a MUST read if you are serious about adding FDM to your practice or want to build on your exisiting clinic skills!
All of us are sitting on one of the greatest opportunities in the history of healthcare. This report outlines this amazing paradigm shift
You can get direct access to this special Functional Medicine Report, simply Right Click This Link
All the best,
Dicken and Ron
The following reviews are from physicians and health care practitioners who have taken our Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program…
Hey Docs,
James Padilla here. Just want to give you a word of thanks for offering the functional medicine program. I’m only half way through right now and I’m already seeing the benefits of your course. My patient’s are already referring other patients in for natural care. Patients who have been with me for years and others who are new.
This month alone I have collected close to $10,000 from pure functional diagnostic medicine patients. I can’t say enough about your program. I’ll keep you updated.
Thanks again, James
James Padilla , D.C.
San Diego Spine & Wellness Center
12070 Carmel Mtn. Rd. Ste. 290,
San Diego, CA 92128
858-676-1166
http://www.DrJamesPadilla.com
drpadilla@drjamespadilla.com
Every dollar I spent with the functional medicine university has at least been doubled in revenues from the confidence I felt while going through and completing the course. It was extremely well-organized. More than any course I have ever been to, Dr’s Weatherby and Grisanti 
want us to learn how to be better doctors AND make money. It is the best course for becoming better physicians and more making a living trying to help people.
Denis Godby, N.M.D.
Diabetes Natural Path Center
1507 21st Street, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-446-2591
http://www.diabetesnpc.com
drgodby@diabetesnpc.com
I have gotten more information from you than I ever got in Chiropractic school. I think you have great things to offer people and the more they learn, like me, the more they want to do anything it takes to get their patients away from the MDs who just dope them more and more without getting at the cause!!!
Roy Ostenson, D.C.
Appleton Chiropractic
2425 West Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
920-731-0715
royost@yahoo.com
FMU is an incredible mentoring program for both new practitioners and those who have been in practice for many years. Questionnaires, PE forms, hand outs, e-books, tracking forms, resource guides, systems…you name it are all included in the tuition costs. 
Dicken and Ron are very knowledgeable and present all material very clearly and passionately. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to sharpen their clinical skills and offer the best to their patients. Each and every case would benefit from a functional medicine approach.
Dr. Denel Andreas, N.D.
Dr. Denel’s Naturopathic Healthcare Studio
6124 12th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-767-2455
denel6@yahoo.com
I loved the FMU training course. It has given me the tools I need and the confidence to really dig into my patient’s histories and current condition to find the best, most efficient ways to bring them to optimal health.
Dave Miner, D.C.
P.O. Box 815
Lower Lake, CA 95457
707-994-5204
drminer@mchsi.com
I have taken the DABCI course which does not compare to the FMU course. The FMU course allows you to determine the exact nature of the patients’ problem, they show you how to construct a map to arrive at a destination for improved health. I have more confidence dealing with various patient symptoms rather than use nutrition alone guessing with various vitamins.
Alvin Graun, D.C., D.A.B.C.I.
6428 South Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
630-969-4240
Most Functional Medicine education courses are linked to a supplement company. I love that FMU is completely independent. Also, the breadth of information
including, functional blood chemistry analysis, in-office tests, take home tests, physical assessment and functional lab work make your program the most comprehensive I have found.
Thank you!
Tim Walsh, D.C.
2489 Amherst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
timwalshlac@gmail.com
310-741-8990
Chiropractic is the most unique modality for health care available. Whether you are “straight”, full spine, use “silly guns” or not, we all remove neurological interference from our patients.
We can do more!
Helping the “walking wounded” who are currently being drugged for “diseases” that are only symptoms is not the answer. Their bodies continue to scream for help with drug interactions and new side effect symptoms that get treated with another drug. We see that the medical/drug approach is rarely the answer!
Drs. Grisanti and Weatherby have a wonderful program that educates you to correctly address these symptoms that plaque the vast majority of our patients that keep them from enjoying long term health. Do not miss this opportunity to do more for your patients! Sign up for their program today! If you are a Chiropractic Physician and profess a holistic approach, this program is for you (and your patients).
Lawrence Pyzik, D.C.
52 W Colfax Street
Palatine, IL 60067-5048
847 705-1177
www.YourStrongBones.com
The functional medicine program has been extremely educational and inspiring. The tools that you are giving doctors can’t be found anywhere else.
This is truly cutting edge information!
Jeremy Thornton, D.C., DABCI
205 South St.
Stockton, MO 65785
417-276-6306
docjeremyt@hotmail.com
http://www.thornton-health.com
For the first time, I’m seeing the challenging cases on a daily basis and now am able to make change for the better. I’m impressed with the quality of the information delivery.
Corey Schuler, D.C.
1305 Esther Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060
healthdetective@gmail.com
The training has helped me to streamline the most effective care for my patients.
Wayne L. Sodano, D.C., D.A.B.C.I.
Functional Medicine Diagnostic & Treatment Center
of Maryland, LLC
P.O. Box 810
Bel Air, MD 21014
443-386-2858
Even after 25 years of practice including Applied Kinesiology and nutrition I found the course informative, very thorough and valuable. I feel like it has increased my level of competency, and my confidence, resulting in significant practice growth.
Richard A. Belli, D.C.
900 Fulton Ave. Ste. 300
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-482-4150
This program was fantastic. There is a more complete way of viewing lab work you already know, but this class put a different picture on the results.Incorporating this information into a practice is easy and effective.
Francine Morrison, M.D.
P.O. Box 1583
Jackson, LA 70748
225-931-4659
FMU has given me the certainty to feel confident and supported in taking on difficult and challenging medical conditions.
Todd Stone, D.C.
1095 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-1414
This program will take the doctor who is simply treating the normal case and kind of patients and train them on how to treat the more difficult cases that are not being treated elsewhere.
Ben Bowers, D.C.
8080 E Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67206
316-636-5338
drben@bowers.kscoxmail.com
I gained a lot of confidence and wonderful systems to help me to navigate through difficult cases. I love the fellowship and ability to consult with Dr. Weatherby and Dr. Grisanti. My practice has grown as a result of my confidence and increased knowledge. I love functional diagnostic medicine!
Nicole Fenske, D.C.
Fenske
Holistic Healthcare Ctr
7600 Terrace Ave., #102
Middleton, WI 53562
608-836-888
You both did a tremendous amount of work prior to each webinar and provided us with a massive amount of data and information. I did benefit not only for my patients but my own personal well being. I think especially Chiropractors can and will benefit in their practices and able to help patients beyond their structural problems that they usually come and see a chiropractor for.
Saskia Thiadens
Nat’l Lymphedema Network
1611 Telegraph Ave Ste:1
Oakland, CA 94612
510-208-3200
www.Lymphnet.org
saskiat@lymphnet.org
I do not see how a modern practitioner of chiropractic or naturopathy can not benefit from this training. It really puts all of the little things together into a powerful diagnostic and treatment tool kit.
Randall March, D.C. D.A.C.N.B.
1840 Avondale Ave.
Sacramento CA 95825
916-482-4150
Your program has added a whole new realm to my practice. I’ve been able to help patients with conditions I never would have considered before and with much confidence. There is much satisfaction being the doctor who helped the patient that others could not. It is amazing to see how many patients are taking the wrong paths in their search for healing. I could not recommend this program enough.
Michael Condon, D.C.
Spring Valley Chiropractic
806 West Dakota Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
815-664-4858
springvalleychiropractic@insightbb.com
The FMU training program "flipped a switch" in both my practice and my professional growth.
With Dr. Grisanti and Weatherby’s well-organized information, I have been able to effectively integrate functional diagnostic medicine into my practice and am on my way to achieving my goal of having an efficient and effective chiropractic clinic that is unique, enjoyable and profitable.
Dr. Tim Irving D.C., L.M.T., Nutritionist
819 SE Morrison St. Suite 230
Portland, OR, 97214
503-866-9739
timirvingdc@gmail.com
www.OptFunction.com
What a blessings these two bring to our careers. individually they are great but the synergistic value you receive of both is immeasurable. Patients around the world will be helped when all else has failed.
Michael Bishop, D.C.
400 Barton Blvd. Suite 2
Rockledge, FL 32955
drmichael@adjustamust.com
321-633-1400
I am seeing more and more positive results in my practice using this work and my patients are very happy with their results.
It makes me feel so good for a patient to say: "For the first time I am finally starting to feel like myself again. Thanks for giving me back my life."
I truly love doing this work. I love to learn, especially about FDM.
Sal Mouk, N.D.
Mouk Healing Center
661 N. Allyson Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
225-927-4939
docsal@hotmail.com
Functional Medicine Journal
We are happy to announce the creation of a brand new Functional Medicine Journal at http://www.functionalmedicine.net.
Functional Medicine Journal (FM Journal) is an online journal dedicated to the rapidly expanding field of Functional Medicine. FM Journal hosts ongoing discussion with world wide experts in the fields of Functional Diagnostic Medicine.
Our reviews staff of experts provide thoughtful, and independent reviews, ongoing research, review articles, and editorial opinion on a wide variety of topics of importance to Functional Medicine.
We will be posting all blog posts to this site from now on.
This question just came through and I know some of you have probably wondered the same thing so I thought I’d post it to the blog!
QUESTION:
Hi Dr Weatherby,
I have purchased the entire series of books and am a bit overwhelmed at where to start and then what I should do next. Do you have some kind of procedural manual for using the books I purchased?
Thanks,
MY ANSWER:
Sorry you are frustrated. No, I don’t have a procedural manual but the first place to start is to get the questionnaire into as many patient’s hands as possible. Getting familiar with the questions and being able to do a quick analysis of the questionnaire will be a great skill to develop. I would also recommend listening to the audio CDs on blood chemistry analysis. These will get you familiar with doing a functional analysis of your patients blood. Start ordering and reviewing blood tests, use the tracking forms that come with the blood chem system and start seeing the patterns in the blood chemistry markers.
That’s where I would start and then delve into the other resources as you get more familiar with the terms I use to describe the various dysfunctions your patients suffer with.
Dicken
I received the following question about goitrogenic foods. Here’s the question. My response is underneath:
I was looking at your “Recommendations for Dealing with Low Thyroid Function” on page 481 of your Signs and Symptoms book. Is it true that all the fruits you list are goitrogens and shouldn’t be eaten raw?
Peaches, Pears, strawberries, Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Raspberries, Prunes, Cherries, Honeydew, Grapefruit, Grapes, Oranges
Also, you say fresh carrot and spinach juices are okay, but raw carrots and spinach should be avoided. Can you clarify this for me?
My response:
Thanks for your e-mail. You bring up an important point. The list of foods are ones that contain substances that can interfere with thyroid function. The 2 main culprits are isoflavones in soy foods and isothiocyanates in cruciferous vegetables. The fruits on the list are also suspected of containing “goitrogen substances” but the actual chemical that causes this is unknown.
Isoflavones appear to block the action of the thyroid peroxidase enzyme, which is the enzyme that attaches iodine to the tyrosyl residue.Isothiocyanates also appear to block thyroid peroxidase and disrupt cellular “messages” sent between thyroid follicular cells. The net effect is to decrease the output of thyroid hormone (T4).
In the absence of thyroid problems there is no evidence that “goitrogens” negatively impact the health of the thyroid. As you well know isoflavones and isothiocyanates are considered essential accessory nutrients for optimal health. At this point tit’s important to say that there has been no carefully controlled studies that clearly relate the consumption of these goitrogenic foods to low thyroid output. The cause and effect has been noted clinically. So, it is suggested that patients with known low T4 hormone output or clinical hypothyroidism should avoid excessive consumption of these foods. I guess the goal is to limit and not necessarily eliminate the foods on this list.
Cooking the foods apparently lowers their goitrogenic activity and juicing various vegetables also lowers the amounts of goitrogens as compared to eating them raw. A rule of thumb might be to advise patients with thyroid deficiency to eat cruciferous vegetables and the fruits on the list 2-3 times/week consuming one cup and consume tofu once a week.
Hi, Dr. Dicken Weatherby here with an interesting case to talk to you about.
I received an e-mail from one of the docs I work with about a female patient with low serum iron. Her values were between 10-13. Remember my optimal range for total iron is between 50 – 100 micrograms/dl. She presented with infertility and amenorrhea. The doctor used a product called Floradix, a liquid plant based iron supplement and HCL but nothing has increased the blood levels in 6 months. He was stumped and asked my thoughts on this case. This short video is my discussion on this important topic:
All the best,
Dicken
http://www.FunctionalMedicineUniversity.com
