Blood Clots: A Functional Medicine Approach with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Blood Clots: A Functional Medicine Approach | This episode is
sponsored by Rupa Health and ButcherBox Blood clots are a fairly
prevalent issue that can become very serious if not treated
promptly. They can occur as a result of injury to the lining of the
blood vessels or lack of mobility for an extended period of time.
And while the traditional approach to treatment is using a blood
thinner or aspirin, Functional Medicine focuses on the prevention
of blood clots as well as treatment options, which may include
healing the gut, reducing inflammation, and supporting genetics. In
this episode, Dr. Hyman discusses this topic with Dr. Elizabeth
Boham. They explore how health conditions such as cancer,
autoimmune disease, metabolic syndrome—and even certain
genetics—may increase the risk of blood clotting. They also share
their personal experiences with blood clots and how they work with
patients to prevent and treat them. Elizabeth Boham is a physician
and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The
UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and
lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of
optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition
every day in her practice and is committed to training other
physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has
contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on
Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of
the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been
featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and
media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and
Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal
from Breast Cancer explores the Functional Medicine approach to
keeping your breasts and whole body well. This episode is sponsored
by Rupa Health and ButcherBox. Rupa Health is a place for
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of your subscription. Just go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. In this
conversation, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham discuss: Dr. Hyman and Dr.
Boham’s personal experiences with blood clots The causes of blood
clots How other conditions and genetics increase the risk of blood
clotting The traditional approach to treating blood clots Reducing
risk of blood clots using preventative measures The importance of
keeping blood vessels healthy by reducing inflammation and
oxidative stress How a colorful diet can be protective Case study
of a 35-year-old woman with blood clots Additional Resources The
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