The Power of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Jeff Gladd

We rarely pay attention to health complications before there’s a need. Our approach to our health is reactive, with doctors focusing more on what to prescribe than what is causing these issues in the first place. How can we adopt a mindset that prioritizes prevention and proactivity? In this episode, Tommy talks with Dr. Jeff Gladd, Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript. Working as a traditional doctor, Jeff noticed a reliance on prescription medication over exploring the root causes of patients’ health issues. This observation led Jeff to the world of integrative medicine, where an individual’s entire health journey is prioritized over a temporary solution. Jeff discusses with Tommy misconceptions about functional medicine, how his partnership with Fullscript came to fruition, and the vital role of integrative medicine in preventing long-term health complications. Key Takeaways [03:44] - How Jeff’s mindset about medicine shifted over time. [08:21] - The inspiration behind Jeff’s first integrative clinic, GladdMD. [11:06] - Misconceptions about integrative medicine. [14:25] - What separates integrative medicine from traditional medicine? [17:22] - Jeff’s entrepreneurial transformation. [18:37] - The story behind Mytavin, the nutrient depletion calculator.  [19:50] - How Jeff’s partnership with Fullscript started.   [21:11] - Services provided by Fullscript to integrative medical practices.  [24:05] - Fullscript's commitment to the highest quality ingredients.  [28:22] - Jeff's suggestions for maintaining a healthy, proactive lifestyle. [31:57] - Why integrative practitioners should be screened.  [34:41] - Jeff's advice for practitioners interested in or already practicing integrative medicine.  Quotes [11:05] - “We get a bad rap as integrative medicine or functional medicine as being these super restrictive, unsustainable diets. But it’s really about eating real food.” ~ Jeff Gladd [14:58] - “We are not just interpreting labs based on the lab reference range, we take what’s optimal. What is the story that your data is telling us? Even more important than the single data point is the trend.”~ Jeff Gladd  [32:18] - “Patients interested in this path need to screen practitioners to make sure they’re going to find someone you can sync with. Find someone who understands your goals and your budget and can guide you from that perspective. Not all practitioners are the same.” ~ Jeff Gladd Links  Jeff Gladd on LinkedIn Jeff Glad on Twitter GladdMD Fullscript Mytavin Fullscript Webinars The University of Arizona The Institute for Functional Medicine American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine (A4M) Fellowship: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Future of Medicine Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!