Dr. Sandy Scheinbaum, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, joins the show to break down the principles of functional medicine—a patient-centered approach that integrates lifestyle, nutrition, psychology, and mind-body practices to address the root causes of illness. She shares how her academy trains coaches to guide individuals through sustainable behavior change, explains how mental and emotional states can directly impact physical symptoms, and discusses why functional medicine is especially critical in today’s world, where chronic stress, isolation, and lifestyle-related conditions are on the rise. Dr. Scheinbaum also highlights which patients benefit most from this approach and how functional medicine empowers people to take control of their health beyond traditional medical models.Check out Chadi’s website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on YouTube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA