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Soul of MedicineSoul of Medicine: Shifting the Focus from Illness to Wellness | Kay Corpus, MD, Robert Kress, RPhWelcome to another episode of the Soul of Medicine podcast. We’re your hosts, Rob Kress and Lavonna Willingham. Today, we're discussing a revolutionary new approach to healthcare that refocuses on what truly matters: the well-being of the patient. Imagine a healthcare system where doctors have the time to truly listen to you, where your care is tailored to your unique needs, and where you’re empowered with the knowledge to take control of your own health. This might sound like a pipe dream, but it’s the reality for the patients of Dr. Kay Corpus and her groundbreaking practi...2024-10-1443 min

Soul of MedicineMan Unmedicated: Empowering the Healthy Male Archetype with Robert Kress, RPhThis week’s podcast episode features our very own Rob Kress. Many of you know Rob as our Functional Pharmacist who provides lab reviews and protocols on your journey. Listen in as Kay interviews Rob on men’s health and beyond, specifically masculine alchemy. Rob leads the Soul of Medicine Men’s Program by empowering the healthy male archetype in body, mind, heart, and soul. He will discuss his soon-to-be-released program, ‘The Apollo Way,’ which complements the 15-week Men’s VIP Functional Medicine Program. The Apollo Way is based on the quali...2024-06-1054 min

Soul of MedicineFoundations of Functional Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Health from the Inside Out[Disclaimer: This episode features an excerpt from a seminar we conducted in Louisville in 2023. Please note that the audio quality for this specific podcast episode may not be optimal as it is an excerpt recording.] Are you ready for the new paradigm of Functional Medicine? At Soul of Medicine, our functional medicine approach focuses on a holistic model of the body and mind. Our mind (stress, trauma, negative events) can influence the physical body. So too can emotions like joy, connection, and healthy self-esteem heal and create sustainable wellness...2024-04-2531 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe path of the Godfather of Functional pharmacyTyne on in to learn about my path in Functional Medicine, and Pharmacy, what I've learned, where I've been, where I am, and where we're all going.2023-10-2521 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastA Functional Approach to Assessing Heart DiseaseHeart Disease is the number one killer for both men and women. The primary approach to assessing and preventing heart disease is through cholesterol- measurement and treatment. In this podcast we will be taking a Beyond Lipid Approach and look at other areas that can both identify risk factors for heart disease and optimize our treatment approach. Area's including: - Optimizing of lipid / cholesterol testing - Inflammation and oxidation - Blood sugar/insulin - Clotting potential - Hormones My listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! I have partnered with freeCE.com to provide listeners...2023-05-0951 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastTreatment approaches to Hashimoto's ThyroiditisHashimoto's thyroiditis is the number one cause of hypothyroidism, and often goes under addressed in treatment. Tune in while I cover different treatment approaches as well as an overview to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. This Episode counts for CE credit through freece.com and ACPE, To earn credit for this episode, visit the link below and use the code HYPO. For those of you who are not members of freece.com I recommend their Unlimited Membership, and use the code PODCAST2023 for a 15% Discount 2023-03-0928 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThyroid and Non Thyroid Labs for Optimal Thyroid MetabolismHypothyroidism often goes under assessed, and under addressed, often leaving the patient in a state of subclinical hypothyroidism. In this podcast you will learn direct thyroid and non-thyroid lab assessments to help optimize thyroid metabolism, have your patients feeling better, and reducing risk factors to a number of disease states. This Episode counts for CE credit through freece.com and ACPE, To earn credit for this episode, visit the link below and use the code T4T3. For those of you who are not members of freece.com I recommend their Unlimited Membership, and use the code P...2023-02-2756 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhat's Your Medicine?We are at a time when people are asking, "what are my options?" because the old way of doing things isn't working anymore. We are conditioned to think "medicine" in the conventional way, although medicine is all around us, medicine is what lights us up, medicine is is what heals and helps us grow through our mind, our body, our emotions, energies, and more 2022-12-0621 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHow Masculine and Feminine Energies Can Serve us Best in Our Personal and Professional LivesI think you will really enjoy this podcast- It's a video training which I have in my Functional Pharmacy Members area, and, after re-reviewing it I realized it would make an excellent podcast. You might be hearing a lot about Masculine and Feminine Energies- and I want to clear some confusion, and share with you how to authentically tap into these energies to optimize both your personal and professional life. Enjoy!2022-11-1918 min

Pharmacy Podcast NetworkThe Godfather of Functional Pharmacy | Robert Kress, B.S. PharmI have known Rob Kress RPh, since 2014 and he was the first pharmacist who was talking about functional pharmacy and the opportunity for pharmacists in functional medicine. Rob, graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia PA in 1994. After becoming disenchanted with chemical dominant based medical system, Robert took his passion for nutrition and became board certified in clinical nutrition through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, as well as trained as a compounding pharmacist through the Professional Compounding Centers of America. During this time, he opened his own compounding and nutritional clinic, which blossomed into a complete anti-aging clinic ho...2022-06-1645 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhat's the best exercise to lose weight?This is one of those questions we get a lot, or not enough... Tune on in as I give you the down and dirty of weight loss, and what we see as the primary reasons for weight loss resistance, as well as the roadblocks that people might encounter such as THE WRONG KIND OF EXERCISE FOR THEIR STATE OF HEALTH. What's the deal with insulin resistance and fat burning? What does my adrenal and cortisol status have anything to do with weight loss? Why its not just calories in, and energy expenditure out Primal? Why Primal? ...2022-05-1613 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastNothing Is Absolute!Probably one of the key "universal principles" to ones health...Nothing Is Absolute This is a mantra I use with my professional clients and my patients to help empower them in their own health, or uncovering blockages in their patients. Tune in while I share examples such as: Their story is not your story A lab test is a view in to uncover something not seen, or confirm something believed to be seen A diagnosis is only to get us to hopefully look in the right direction The body has an inherent ability to...2022-05-1024 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastConnection: The Primal Need for Health and LongevityScience has long known that connection and community are key factors to health and longevity. Although that does not mean that you have to become a social butterfly- we thrive on connection many different ways: to people, to ourselves, to nature, animals, as well as source (God, angels, Universal energy) Tune on in while I share with you some tips to reengage connection in your life, as well as some awareness tid bits on where we are now in our society and how this disconnection is the real epidemic.2022-03-1514 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThey say history doesn't repeat itself...well, maybe it gets turned up a notchHowdy! I've got some passion flowing in this one folks- let's call it a structured rant! Today some of our countries brightest and bravest physicians were hosted by Senator Johnson for a discussion on U.S. COVID-19 response, and much of what I was writing about in my 2013 book, Whole Pharmacy, in Chapter 4, pg. 33 The Extension of Sick Care- is the same crap that is going on today...but worse. Why worse? More lives are paying the ultimate price- their health and their freedom. In my book I talk about publication bias...d...2022-01-2513 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastAutoimmune Disease, Self Love, and a truly Wholistic ApproachHey Folks! For both patients and practitioners, autoimmune disease is the real deal. From Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, hashimotos, and the rest, it seems we keep seeing and hearing more and more. From a functional point of view, we always look at the foundational elements; diet, gut heath, adrenals, hormonal balance, stress management, nutritional relevancy, nutraceutical supplementation and more. And...with every disease we must recognize that there is often if not always, an emotional element involved. I look to some of my teachers such as Dr John Sarno, Caroline Myss in this podcast, some of th...2022-01-1423 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhole Pharmacy Book- Just as...if not more relevant today than when I wrote it 9 years agoHonestly, I don't know why I buried this book for so long. Shortly after publishing it, I took it down off of Amazon, sold the copies I had in print...and moved on. Click here to claim your copy Until Now These times are clamoring for this book- I pulled it out of the closet last night, dusted it off, and realized...THIS IS AMAZING, and NEEDED! So, I will be creating an updated version, speaking to you from what else we know in 2022- and for now, am offering the...2022-01-0817 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastAlign Your Motivations with Your Calendar- Scheduling YOU for 2022Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2022- I wanted to talk about YOU- whether you are a business owner or a patient. Listen in as I share with you my personal challenges, as well as the challenges I see in my patients as well as clients looking to expand and growth through their functional pharmacy entrepreneurial DNA. I will share with you tips to begin RIGHT NOW...remember that adage? The best time to plant an oak tree is 25 years ago, the second best time is NOW. So, if you can implement, just...2022-01-0413 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastCOVID Long Hauler is Not Just About COVIDCOVID Long Hauler can present with issues of the heart, breathing, neurological, and more. Truly debilitating for some. While it’s clear that people with certain risk factors (including high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity and other conditions) are more likely to have a serious bout of COVID-19, there isn’t a clear link between these risk factors and long-term problems. In fact, long COVID can happen in people who have mild symptoms. More studies will shed light on why these stubborn health problems persist in some people. They could be due to organ damage, a pe...2021-11-2106 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhat is your practice's framework?What is the DNA of your practice? What is the framework of your practice… Which I ask you, what do you want to share with your patients that you know they need, you know will support their health and well-being? Tune in while I share with you the framework that I utilizing my practice, A-REMEDY ...See how it fits for you you 2021-07-2115 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastDe-Commoditize your Functional and lifestyle practiceBelieve it or not folks, functional medicine has become a commodity… So how do you differentiate yourself from other practitioners? How do you stand out in this growing and crowded crowd?2021-07-2108 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWelcome to The Modern Alchemist at Functional PharmacyThe Modern Alchemist exists at the intersection of Science, Nature, Lifestyle and Humanity- Embodying what we teach, embracing self health and growth while Alchemizing Healthy Lives and Rewarding Practices. Take a listen...love to hear your thoughts.2021-07-1721 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastLet's not skip over the foundationsNever lose sight of the core and foundational elements… It might be sexy to do all the integrative testing, it might be pretty cool to do extended nutritional protocols… You will miss the boat on the patient if you don't talk about diet, stress management,movement, Where are given up their energy,another lifestyle factors.2021-05-1920 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhy would I add Lifestyle and Functional Medicine to my Practice?Hey! How are you? I am really excited to share this podcast with you as I share my top 5 or 6 reasons why someone would want to add lifestyle and functional medicine to their practice...whether you are a pharmacy owner, or independent health consultant, or , even if you work for another pharmacy and want to create your side dream practice. Enjoy, talk soon, Rob 2021-05-1230 min

The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS03E19 - Nurturing Multiple Passions with Integrative Pharmacist Robert KressI had a blast recording this latest episode, featuring a multi-passionate pharmacist and entrepreneur, who boldly went after his dreams and never looked back. Robert Kress, RPh, graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia PA in 1994. After becoming disenchanted with the chemical dominant based medical system, Robert took his passion for nutrition and became board certified in clinical nutrition through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, as well as trained as a compounding pharmacist through the Professional Compounding Centers of America. During this time, Robert opened his own compounding and nutritional clinic, which blossomed into a complete longevity clinic...2020-11-2052 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHappy National Pharmacist Month!What an interesting and impactful time for pharmacy. Things are changing, and in many ways, going back to what once was. Allopathic pharmacy in many ways is contracting, Functional pharmacy is expanding, conventional job dissatisfaction is growing, and for the first time since, well, forever, there is a shortages of jobs for pharmacists. And remember...pharmacy is still an opportunity, not a liability... So tune in, while I share with you the possibility of pharmacy as well as some personal anecdotes and stories from my path of pharmacy- both past and present.2020-10-1821 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastMaybe its time to get into your body and out of your mind? And...does it matter when you exercise and meditate?Hey folks! This is kind of a 3 part episode in just minutes, so enjoy! Get into your body and out of your mind. The Power of rhythms for rest and repair and performance Does it matter when we exercise and meditate? We are mind and emotions, we are body, we are spirit We must feed our: -mental and emotional health -our spiritual health -our physical health We must feed and nourish all- it’s a balancing act and if we ignore one for too long...2020-01-2911 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Macro DebateProtein, fats and carbs, the good, the bad, and the beautiful. Let's get this discussion rolling - as it seems everyone has an opinion, so lets here mine ;) My take as you will see, is there is no one size fits all approach, all can be good, and all can be bad, and the goal is for metabolic flexibility...so...on with the show!2020-01-2517 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastEveryday lab tests to optimize for greater health and reduce risk of diseaseFor patients and practitioners, come on in and let's talk about every day lab tests, not fancy, any doc can order, insurance usually covers...and how to optimize them for greater health and reduce the risk of disease. Let's face it, the "average" that comes across on lab values is often the "average" of a generally unhealthy society...we can do better. So tune on in and lets talk about how we can decipher and improve upon tests such as blood glucose, thyroid, lipids and more. 2020-01-2220 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastPillars of Support when things are going great, and ESPECIALLY when things aren’t so greatDo you have a system, a ritual, ways of being which I impart to your daily living schedule, for health, wellness of mind and of body? Like many of us- when times aren’t going so free and easy- often we might allow one (or more) of these pillars to fall to the wayside just at a time when we really need them. In this episode I will share with you what I consider my core Pillars to Health and Wellness of both Mind and Body, and how I implement them into my life.2020-01-2114 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHappy National Pharmacist Day! A Career You Can Make of Your OwnHello! Join me as we talk about Pharmacy- the reality of retail, how so many are dis-satisfied with the profession they have spent so much time and money in school- and my path, a continuously , wonderfully, evolving path...and how this can relate to many other professions as well 2020-01-1214 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastCoffee with Corky! Doing THAT ONE THING...and own your decision makingGood morning- on today's episode of Functional Pharmacy, we are chatting! You know when you are spinning, maybe feeling some overwhelm? A million things to do and don't know where to begin? That's what we began to talk about and then traveled into making decisions and even reading the mind-body- check it out!2020-01-1110 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education Podcast2 Keys to Primal Living in a modern day world- Managing selective pressures and rhythmsLets face it...while we have the same genetic recipe that we did 160,000 years ago, tho life is soooo different. In fact, for the amount of time we have been walking this planet, walking in these genes, we have only been in this modern day living environment for less than a percentage of 1 % of the time...and this is why its important for our health and well being to incorporate strategies that are aligned with our genetic recipe, to allow the good genes to switch on, and keep the bad genes switched off. In this short 7 minute episode I...2020-01-0907 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastCustomizing Your Lifestyle MovementMovement should be part of our lifestyle- our genes are craving it! We have been designed to move, and to move often, while imparting healthy stressors to make us stronger and age in a healthy manner. How do we choose an optimal workout routine? Is it more the better? No pain no gain? It's up to you...and what your body needs Tune in and learn more, 2019-11-2509 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastFAQ's About CBD...And a few other things I think you should knowWhether you are new to CBD or a seasoned veteran, tune into to hear the foundational FAQ's and need to knows by CBD and Medicinal Hemp Expert, Robert B Kress, Functional Pharmacist at Functional Pharmacy.com #cbd #pharmacy #pharmacist #functionalpharmacy #functionalmedicine #medicinalcannabis 2019-11-2215 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastListen to your body and give it what it needsFinding a balance between stress, rest and renewal is the key to get stronger and faster in a healthy manner With your exercise routine 2019-07-1808 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastYoga teacher training chakra 2 weekend!From roll balls to corgeous balls, meditating by the water, playing, dropping guilt, and ferments- tune on in folks.2019-07-0910 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastStanding for oneself, yet another lesson from chakra one weekendHey folks! Tonight Inn, for kitten real again, another podcast that’s beyond Pharmacy though it’s for your health your wellness your happiness and I’m willing to bet I’m gonna be mirrored some stuff back at you 2019-06-1725 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastValidation of lessons learned from the root chakra weekendTune on in as I really get real, sharing with you a lesson that’s been taught to me, messages that have been delivered to me from various sources, all from chakra one weekend number one, yoga teacher training 2019-06-1710 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastYoga teacher training – root chakra – what it’s all aboutListen in,I wanna share with you the qualities the basics of the route chakra and the importance for grounding and stability, standing up for yourself and moving forward in life 2019-06-1708 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastIt’s amazing when you can continually enhance your careerHey, I’m back! Check it out… I’m Being trained as a yoga teacher, by another functional medicine practitioner, here’s the story…2019-06-1305 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastSimple Tips to Deal with SADSeasonal Affective Disorder is the real deal- and where there is no one cure all- aside from jaunting off to warm and sunny climates in the Southern Hemisphere with the days are longer- there are a number of simple tips we can do to keep our moods up.2018-11-1907 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHaving a captain of the shipStaring down the barrel of a devastating disease can be overwhelming. Hearing everyone and their mothers different opinions...overwhelming. Dealing with individual 'experts' biases, whom you need to trust for your care...overwhelm. Tune in to hear Robert Kress talk about the benefits of hiring a captain of your ship, a project manager to help you make the best decisions you can for your health.2018-11-1704 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThoughts on CancerCancer, the big C...quite a devastating disease state to go through, for the patient, friends, family...everyone involved. On this episode I wanted to share an experience on cancer...still in the process, although highlight different ways to look at it, think about it, and act on it. How the conventional allopathic model is surely lacking, and how even going the route of chemo and radiation, through complementary therapies ones chances of survival can increase, along with their quality of life.2018-10-2927 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhy and How We Self-sabotage Our HealthOne of the reasons people allow themselves to get sick, and for that matter, not meet goals in life, is due to self sabotage. So pull up a chair, let's take a few minutes to chat about how and why people self sabotage their health.2018-10-2608 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education Podcast5 Things that Are On My Mind...That Your Pharmacist Wont Talk AboutI am going a bit of course here, although, tune on in, I really think you will dig this podcast as I go into a, I guess you can say, eclectic mix of personal stuff to make you healthier, and for darn sure...a better person to be around (that includes being around yourself :) )2018-10-2412 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastFor the Love of Coffee...and the Benefits to BootAs I mentioned in an Instagram post @rootpharmacist , I love coffee, and it is vice which I cannot imagine I will ever give up. There seems to be misconceptions of whether coffee is good or bad for you, and here, I will share with you all the benefits to enjoying your favorite cup of java.2018-10-2207 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastNot So Common Breast Cancer Prevention TipsOctober is breast cancer prevention month. Did you know there are a lot of lifestyle strategies that we can do to help prevent breast cancer. In this episode I share four of my favorite strategies 2018-10-1907 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastStress, Inflammation and Your Immune SystemTune on in and listen to how both stress and inflammation are double edged swords- when in the right amounts, they strengthen our bodies, although when become chronic, they can impair our immunity and more.2018-10-1712 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastEpisode 51: The Morning RitualThe morning ritual...if I could have a few minutes of your time, I would love to share with you the morning ritual that gets my day rolling, and provides me the grounding to keep on keeping on throughout the day, focused, grounded, and believe it or not, at peace of mind :)2018-10-1508 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastTo Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot? Is that the question?OK...to make this clear, I am not for or against...I am for the freedom of choice while making health lifestyle choices in any case... That being said, I think it is important to ask the right questions to decide if a flu shot, any other vaccination, medications, etc is right for you. Join Robert for a step into one of the most polarizing topics in medicine, the flu shot. Enjoy 2018-10-1317 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Self Care PrescriptionToo many people are suffering from a lack of self care- they are ignoring the fact that they need to care for themselves- often avoiding to care for others first, and neglecting their own needs. Or, for whatever reason, they might be allowing the saboteur to arise, succumb to negative and redirecting emotions such as fear, jealousy, or resentment. Tune in to learn what the cost of lack of self care are to you- see if anything lines up, find out how to create more space in your heart and mind, with the self care prescription.2018-07-0307 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastPart II: Going Beyond Cholesterol- A Healthier Look at Heart HealthIn the last episode we addressed how and why we are not winning the war on heart disease- by using a cholesterol only approach. In this episode I wanted to share with you optimal testing and assessing options along with some natural supplement options for those who would like an alternative to statin therapy to share with their doctors. Enjoy 2018-06-1214 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastGoing Beyond Cholesterol- A Healthier Look at Heart HealthHave you ever wondered why we are not wining the war on heart disease, even though our nation does the most cholesterol testing and dispensing the most statin drugs? Why upwards of 75% of people admitted to the hospital for a heart attack, have normal cholesterol levels? Or, why would a pharmaceutical company receive a patent for a combination of a statin drug and coenzyme Q10 (critical nutrient which statin drugs deplete)? Tune in on this two part series- going beyond cholesterol- a healthier look at heart health 2018-06-0316 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastManaging Cortisol and Adrenal Health with ExerciseThere can be a fine line between whats needed out of cortisol for optimal physical performance, and the negative effect chronic elevated or suppressed adrenal and cortisol activity can have on your body. Tune in to find out why it is important to recognize the management of cortisol levels and adrenal health with exercise.2018-05-3015 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastCultivating a Positive Mental and Emotional LandscapeLet’s talk about cultivating a positive mental and emotional landscape. ——- Part of my memorial day celebration has been some landscaping, which i came to realize is an external analogy of the work we have to do within. And, I just recorded a podcast on this topic, so for more, click the bio link. ———- But check it out...some of the analogies between your inner world and your outer health and wellness. 🌿you have to do the work to keep your mental and emotional landscape healthy 🌿chemicals lead to sick soil 🌿recognize some things are only bandaids, and weed blockers,you nee...2018-05-2812 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastSprinting...The Why's and the How'sSprinting is one of my favorite exercises...delivers results, feels great, and it aligns us with our primal "designed for health" genes. Although there are some nuances to doing it right! Tune in...join me in the conversation on sprinting. Why we should consider it, and how to do it right! In health, Rob Kress "root pharmacist"2018-05-2412 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHow to find quality nutritional supplements- Episode IIHere's part II...if you have not listened to part I yet, check it out, it lays the ground work for the "how to find" which we will be discussing now. Also, if you want to see this in print, here's the blog post link :) Have a great day! blog post ---> https://tinyurl.com/ybsheyl7 Rob 2018-05-1912 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHow to find quality nutritional supplements- Episode IQuality nutritional supplementation is critical if yearning for results for ones health- the thing is...not all supplements are alike. Tune into this two part podcast where I share some examples, as well as what to look for to pinpoint reputable nutritional supplements…navigating through subpar products, price sensitivity, and marketing hype 2018-05-1913 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastSimple shifts in perception, tiny tweaks in action & habitsOften times its the smallest steps that can make the biggest impact. Whether you are a practitioner, a teacher, or on your own path of healing, recognizing that a simple shift in perception can lead to tiny changes in actions and habits, that can continue to others- or- its the tweaks in action and habits that change your perception, motivating you for greater. Listen in, as I share with you the ah ha moment I got out of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and how that can related to any state of health, move towards the better and go beyond.2018-05-1813 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastPart II: Autoimmune arthritisHey everyone...so we left off talking about some foundational elements for autoimmune arthritis...now we are going to dive a bit deeper- first we will talk about natural supplements (what most want to hear)- but then go head first into the reality of the mind-body. Great stuff ahead, I sincerely hope you enjoy, Rob 2018-05-1612 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastAutoimmune inflammatory disease-going deeper than mainstreamToday will be a "Ask the Root Pharmacist" episode...as the question was posed to me, "What alternatives can I take in place of ibuprofen?" by a patient who has an autoimmune arthritis. I love this topic because there is so much we can do to help, as well as reduce other unnecessary risk factors...tune it. Rob 2018-05-1611 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastEpisode 5: The thyroid conversation- hashimoto'sJoin Robert Kress in talking about some glaring factors that need to be addressed in the path of treating hashimoto's...and understand that it is curable, and often the conventional medicine approach of only treating with thyroid hormone is not enough.2018-05-1107 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastPart IV : The Thyroid ConversationWelcome back! I hope you have been enjoying and getting a ton of value on these recent conversations related to thyroid. As you know, we left off talking about a complete thyroid panel. Today I want to talk about other complementary or co-factors and testing that can play a huge role in thyroid balance. -Basal body time -Nutritional testing- iodine, vitamin D, ferritin - Other hormones including cortisol, progesterone, testosterone, estrogen ...and more...seeya inside, Rob 2018-05-1008 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Thyroid Conversation Part III: The Complete Thyroid Panel.All too often practitioner will only test a free T4 and a TSH- which in itself can lead to "cloudy" results, leaving a patient falling through the cracks on thyroid, and overall health management. Tune in to see the value of a Complete Thyroid Panel, and why it might be a missing piece of the thyroid puzzle.2018-05-0915 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Thyroid Conversation...Part IIIn the last episode we covered "about thyroid"- today we are diving into hypothyroidism (low thyroid activity) how prevalent it is- and all the different factors that can essential neuter your thyroid. Tune in..and subscribe for healthy vibes :) Rob 2018-05-0814 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Thyroid Conversation...Part IConsidering the massive role thyroid plays in our bodies...we will be devoting a few episodes to a very common- while often under treated or ignored condition- hypothyroidism. So many times I have heard the complaint..."if my doctor says my thyroid is fine, why do I feel so crappy?" Join me as this first episode we talk about what thyroid is....what its functions are...preparing ourselves to go head first into hypothyroidism in the next episode.2018-05-0708 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastAbout MeNow that I am teaching continuing education classes to hundreds o pharmacists at a time...I have been getting a lot of the same question..."how did you get where you are? what classes or certifications should I take?" etc etc And these are all excellent questions...and there is no one right answer. A lot of this is because I believe we have to get our hands dirty and get into the field to learn, That is what my journey has been- woven with certifications, teachings and mentoring. Where ever you may be in your career, sit back, grab...2018-05-0628 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWeekly Hotwire NewsWith FunctionalPharmacy.com I work with pharmacists and practitioners to help grow their practice, enrich their career, and maximize their brand. Part of this is a free Weekly News Vlog.....which I have turned into a podcast episode. Tune in to find out the Truth behind omega 3's and heart health...is it time for hemp?, social strategies and more. Have a great weekend!2018-05-0509 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education Podcast10 Complements or Alternatives to MeditationWhether you meditate regularly and want to augment your results- or looking to switch things up...trying something new without losing the benefits...here are 10 different strategies that are in line with the benefits of meditation.2018-05-0409 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastPower of the NapLet's face it- we are a sleep deprived society...and napping can be the solution. Some people are "nappers" where others say they cant nap as it makes them feel crappy. Listen in for just a few minutes to understand how we are engineered to sleep- and how napping can bridge the gap between an under-slept and over-stressed society.2018-05-0306 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Power of PlayGo Outside and Play! Remember when mom used to yell that to get us out of her hair? Well...she was doing us a tremendous benefit. Play is often associated with with childhood activities to pass the time- But the fact is- evolutionary wise- play is a lifetime habit...something we have lost in modern day living. Tune in while Robert Kress discusses the power of play for ones mind, body, and emotions.2018-05-0205 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHow I became a Functional PharmacistThe question often comes up... "How did I become a functional pharmacist? or What path did I travel to get here" The truth is...it was a long road of self discovery and making it up as I went along- along with some great influencers, teachers, and experiences. Listen in on the path I traveled- and how I am so happy with my career and my practice- and for those wanting more out of their health care career, there are great opportunities awaiting.2018-04-3011 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education Podcast"Other" Factors to Health and LongevityGreetings! All to often people rely on a magic bullet- or buy into a belief that a supplement, or diet will give them the fountain of youth. In studying the healthiest populations of historical record, modern day living, and programs that are helping people to regain their health- there are a lot of similar "pillars" of lifestyle that one should consider. Enjoy!2018-04-2908 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastStay hungry, stay foolishAll too often we fall into the ‘comfort that kills....sometimes the cushioning siphons our ambition. Lets talk about this for a fee minutes.2018-04-2503 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHows your methylation going?Methylation has gain much attention with the research on nutrigenomics- and for good reason...it flips a lot of switches we need for out health, and if its not working to capacity...those switches don't get turned out. Listen in t find out the basics...what you need to know about methylation.2018-04-2105 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastMaking the case for outcome based resultsLet’s make the case for outcome cases results. —evidence based medicine is key....but can come from other areas...not just studied — We must be wary of the confirmation bias which exists. That can influence designs of studies and meta analysis. Ex- publication bias Enjoy- let me know what you think. Robert 2018-04-1609 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHow Do You Want to Age? Biological Age -vs- Chronological AgeTune on in and listen to how we can enhance our biological age regardless of our chronological age- thus reducing risk factors of chronic disease 2018-04-1215 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastAdding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years via Organ ReserveHow do you want to age? How do you want to live? How do you want to die? The goal of anyone would be to live a long life of vitality- disease free- mobile and free...and then when its time...no slow painful exit...just peaceful. For most of Americans this is not the case, as chronic disease has become the norm, which rests heavily on organ reserve. Find out the role organ reserve plays in your longevity and wellness.2018-04-1012 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhy you should forest batheForest bathing is a great alternative tool for your stress Management tool kit. Reduce cortisol, blood pressure, while enhancing mood and immunity.2018-04-1009 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastWhy you should forest batheForest bathing is a great tool for your stress management tool box 2018-04-0909 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastGeared for short term stressSee the difference...quickly understand how we are great st handling short term stress and why we must manage chronic stress 2018-03-0104 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastCurve balls and shifting gearsFrom switching gears to support your stress response to dealing with unexpected challenges and enjoying them 2018-02-2204 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastLets talk mindbody. Its goodThe mind body- critical role in health...its simple...it with everyone 2018-02-2214 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastOver thinking disorderOTD and implications in all areas of your life 2018-02-2004 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastFlu shot ?Some factors to consider while deciding if the flu shot is a good idea for you 2018-02-1404 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastHow much thyroid?Understanding how much thyroid a healthy thyroid produces might lend some insight to if they thyroid is inefficient...even if lab tests say OK 2018-02-1404 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastSupplements 4 adrenal supportCheck out the different natural supplements for adrenal support 2018-02-1304 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastIs adrenal fatigue fake?Allow medicine to evolve...listen and you will see what i mean 2018-02-1204 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastStrategies to manage stressStrategies to manage stress 2018-02-1205 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastFebruary 11, 2018Strategies to manage stress 2018-02-1104 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastManaging / not managing stressTo manage or not to manage stress. Am i stressed? What can stress me? What do cortisol levels have to do with it? What issues can it lead to?2018-02-0804 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Rhythmic Nature of StressThe rhythmic nature of stress- use it 2018-02-0704 min

The Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education PodcastThe Functional Pharmacy + Continuing Education Podcast (Trailer)2018-02-0600 min