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Joint Health Across Generations

by Eric Munson | October 31, 2025

Bone, joint and muscle health is now a multi-generational concern. As we age, it is important to support our bodies with the right nutrients they need to maintain strong bones, healthy muscle mass and flexible joints. For joint pain, inflammation, fractures, muscle aches and pains, osteoporosis and arthritis, our bodies can heal faster when given ...

IFM Establishes Certifying Board for the Functional Medicine Field

by Shari Barbanel | September 22, 2025

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has taken the next step in the new Functional Medicine Certification Program by announcing the formation of the International Board of Functional Medicine Certification (IBFMC). Established by a formal resolution of the IFM Governing Board of Directors (BOD), IBFMC is the first-ever certifying board for functional medicine and operates autonomously to oversee ...

IFM Releases 2024 Impact Report Findings

by Shari Barbanel | June 18, 2025

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting a year marked by meaningful growth, expanded access and transformative partnerships that are shaping the future of functional medicine. “IFM’s achievements in 2024 reflect more than just numbers—they represent lives changed, systems improved, and a growing global movement toward personalized, root-cause care,” said Amy R. ...

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by VRM Media | February 25, 2025

Elevating Brain Health April 12-13, 2025 • Dallas, TX Time is Running Out. Register today for XYMOGEN XPERIENCE 2025 Elevating Brain Health. Don’t miss the latest in integrative support for neurological health. XYMOGEN’s popular functional medicine event is only a month away. Register today for XYMOGEN XPERIENCE 2025: Elevating Brain Health, April 12-13, at the ...

IFM Names Recipients of 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship

by Shari Barbanel | September 11, 2024

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announce the recipients for the 2024 Functional Medicine for All Scholarship. This initiative is part of IFM’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to functional medicine, particularly within medically underserved communities, according to IFM. The Functional Medicine for All Scholarship aims to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive field ...

IFM Announces its 2024 Annual International Conference

by Shari Barbanel | March 20, 2024

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced its 2024 Annual International Conference (AIC), Repair, Restore, Regenerate: Healing of the Micro and the Macro Through Functional Medicine happening May 29-June 1, 2024, at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. A limited livestream will also be available to ensure health care providers from all care settings ...

Dr. Jeffrey Bland Honored With the 2023 Mindshare Leadership Summit Pinnacle Award

by Shari Barbanel | November 6, 2023

Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, FACN, CNS, has been awarded the 2023 Mindshare Leadership Summit Pinnacle Award. This award, presented to a single individual each year, recognizes Dr. Bland’s extraordinary contributions to the field of nutritional medicine and his profound impact on the improvement of health, worldwide. This lifetime achievement award is a testament to Dr. Bland’s ...

IFM and WMed Announce Collaboration

by Shari Barbanel | September 13, 2023

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) have announce their collaboration on a broad range of educational and training activities for residents in the WMed Family Medicine – Battle Creek residency program. “From 2017-2020, interest amongst medical students and residents to learn about functional medicine ...

IFM Announces Renewed Board of Directors and Achievements in 2022 Impact Report

by Shari Barbanel | August 2, 2023

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced the renewal of several members to its Board of Directors and the release of its 2022 Impact Report, showcasing the organization’s work to support the confident and competent practice of functional medicine, advance health equity, expand access and improve the delivery of patient care. IFM Board members ...

IFM Announces In-person 2023 Annual International Conference

by Shari Barbanel | May 3, 2023

The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced its 2023 Annual International Conference (AIC): Advancements in Clinical Research and Innovative Practices in Functional Medicine, which will be held June 1-3, 2023 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. For the first time since 2019, AIC will be held in-person, with a limited livestream option to ensure clinicians ...

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