Read evidence-based articles on functional medicine, longevity optimization, acupuncture, and holistic wellness from Dr. Brandon Bright DAOM LAc.
Why higher nattokinase doses aren't necessarily better — understanding the therapeutic window, marketing hype, and what actually matters when choosing a fibrinolytic supplement.
How TCM approaches persistent viral residue in Long COVID — the clinical framework, five peer-reviewed herbs, and East-meets-West integration with D-Spiked and acupuncture.
A physician's honest look at corporate wellness ROI — what the research says about productivity, healthcare costs, and whether these programs actually pay off.
Women's health focused: perimenopause, hormonal acne, fertility, autoimmunity. Dr. Bright combines DUTCH hormones, functional testing, and TCM constitutional treatment.
Dr. Bright's approach to IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut: test-driven diagnostics (GI-MAP), herbal protocols, dietary intervention, and acupuncture for nervous-system support.
Functional medicine visits with an MD are often covered under standard PPO out-of-network benefits via superbill. Advanced functional labs are usually out-of-pocket (but HSA-eligible).
Functional medicine treats root causes, not symptoms. Dr. Bright explains the 5-step functional medicine approach: assess patterns, order advanced labs, rebuild systems, and monitor outcomes.
Research shows acupuncture improves egg quality, ovulation, and implantation rates. Dr. Bright outlines a protocol combining acupuncture, herbs, and Western testing for fertility optimization.
Compare MD-led acupuncture (prescription coordination, complex cases) vs community clinics (affordable, accessible). Both have a role depending on your diagnosis and budget.
Dysautonomia involves nervous-system dysregulation. Dr. Bright explains how acupuncture calms the sympathetic-parasympathetic imbalance and which TCM patterns underlie dysautonomia symptoms.