Root-Cause Health: Healing Beyond The Diagnosis with Reed Davis
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Release Date: 01/07/2025
From IBS to Healing: Courtney Cowie’s Gut Health Journey
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this episode of the "Fieldnotes" podcast, Dr. Rob Downey interviews Courtney Cowie, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and certified coach, about her personal and professional journey through chronic gut health issues, including IBS, IBD, mold toxicity, and Lyme disease. Courtney shares her powerful origin story—from childhood stomach aches and years of ineffective conventional treatments to her transformative experience with Chinese medicine in Japan and her eventual embrace of functional medicine. Together, they explore the critical role of functional testing, the gut-brain...
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Beat Allergies Naturally: Doctor-Recommended Secrets
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
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Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
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Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Rob Downey and Joe Rignola explore the profound link between peace and health. Dr. Rob discusses the importance of cultivating peace to achieve vitality, presenting the science behind stress and its impact on our physical and emotional well-being. He emphasizes how maintaining inner peace can regulate bodily functions such as digestion, immunity, and cognitive clarity. The episode also introduces practical tools like heart rate variability devices and supplements like ashwagandha for enhancing peace, underscoring the critical role of safety—both physical and...
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Overcoming Chronic Pain Through the Subconscious Mind
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Jenny Harkleroad, an expert in functional medicine and wellness. Jenny shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic pain and discovering the powerful connection between the mind and body. After suffering a severe back injury, she explored alternative healing methods, including muscle testing and subconscious work, which helped her identify emotional pain manifesting as physical pain. She discusses her transformation from a successful real estate career to founding her wellness company, Balanced You, and how she now helps others...
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Choosing the Right Foods for Cardiac Health | Steven Masley, MD
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, nutritionist, and expert in functional medicine, joins host Dr. Rob Downey to discuss the critical role of diet and lifestyle in preventing and reversing heart disease. Dr. Masley shares his insights on how heart health can be significantly improved through simple, actionable changes, such as consuming "smart fats," minimizing sugar intake, and incorporating probiotics. He emphasizes the power of real, minimally processed foods and discusses how incorporating Mediterranean and plant-based diets can reduce risk factors like high...
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Top Energy Doc Reveals His Best Tips for Overcoming Your Fatigue with Evan Hirsch, MD
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this podcast episode, Dr. Rob Downey and Dr. Evan Hirsch discuss the intricacies of chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, and how to restore energy and vitality. Dr. Hirsch shares his journey from experiencing chronic fatigue to developing a program to help others reclaim their energy. They discuss the root causes of fatigue, including toxins, heavy metals, mold, infections, and nervous system dysfunction. The episode also delves into the importance of understanding energy systems and the impact of stressors on overall health. Additionally, Dr. Hirsch explains the comprehensive approach of...
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How Meditation Transformed a High-Powered Miami Lawyer’s Life
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this episode of the Field Notes podcast, Dr. Rob Downey engages in a deep conversation with Bob Martin, a former criminal trial lawyer turned meditation teacher and therapist. They explore Bob’s transformative journey from a high-pressure legal career during Miami’s infamous “Cocaine Cowboys” era to discovering the profound benefits of meditation. Bob shares insights on how meditation helps cultivate compassion and loving-kindness, facilitating personal transformation and emotional healing. They discuss the significance of self-love, the importance of befriending one’s thoughts,...
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Q&A Session: Energy, Sleep and Supplementation
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
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Lower Chronic Inflammation For The Whole Family With Madiha Saeed, Md
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Dr. Rob Downey speaks the Holistic Mom, MD, Dr. Madiha Saeed, board certified family physician, best-selling author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease and Adam's Healing Adventures. Timestamps: [02:37] The Holistic Kids Show[05:40] About Dr. Madiha Saeed and her parenting “wins” [14:16] Involving family in healthy living [18:37] Quenching inflammation [25:45] How the pandemic is affecting inflammation [32:11] Adam’s Healing Adventures + The Holistic Rx [36:35] Taking holistic medicine internationally
info_outlineIn this episode of "Field Notes," Dr. Rob Downey, a functional medicine practitioner, interviews Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). Davis shares his journey from environmental law to pioneering functional health practices, emphasizing the importance of addressing upstream health imbalances rather than relying solely on traditional diagnoses. He discusses his methods for identifying and treating root causes using alternative lab tests, personalized approaches to health, and a system for empowering both practitioners and patients. The conversation also highlights the necessity of individualized care, the role of stress and lifestyle in health, and the transformative potential of integrative wellness practices.
Timestamps:
(00:38) Reed Davis' multi-certified global health impact.
(02:34) Motivation behind founding Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.
(05:10) Challenges with traditional diagnostic lab tests.
(12:35) Importance of upstream health imbalances.
(30:02) Personalized diets and food sensitivity testing.
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Key Takeaways:
Functional medicine targets root causes, not just symptoms.
Personalized health plans are crucial for long-term vitality.
Addressing upstream health imbalances is key to healing.
Advanced lab tests provide deeper insights than standard exams.
Stress, lifestyle, and mental health are essential factors in holistic healing.