Functional Medicine: The New Standard Paperback – May 8, 2020

If u care about your health and you only read one book this year, make it this one!Not only did I devour this impactful book, but I’ve been a patient of Dr. Hoffarth’s for over four transformative years, as well. I had no idea what “functional medicine” was until I started on this life-changing journey.Dr Hoffarth demystifies the complex, simplifying topics about how one’s body works, and how to make it roar like a Ferrari. He even throws in a few easy to remember mnemonics, like S.T.A.M.P. Get the book if u want to know what this powerful mnemonic can do for you, whether you just want to be really healthy or get cut like a Chippendale dancer.On a personal note, I’m fairly convinced Dr. Hoffarth saved my life, as well, by making an adjustment to a problem that numerous specialists had missed for two decades and was getting worse each year. He solved the problem in two minutes by telling me to make one simple change.Why? Bc he listens, really listens.Do yourself and your body a favor, and get your hands on this entertaining and life-altering book, ASAP.

Previously I had found the entire discipline of functional medicine to be confusing, mysterious, and just too much to figure out. Kevin lays out a simple (e.g. easy to follow) but deep take on functional medicine, why it matters for you, and how to get started.For years I had seen specialists to treat specific problems: my foot, my stomach, my energy level. Finally there is a book - and a doctor - that says: "let's look at the big picture here."

Strengthen your Immune System Military. That was my big takeaway from this book and it walks you through the major pillars of Stress, Toxin, Allergens, Microbes, and Poor Diet. I for sure appreciate the Functional Medicine approach that looks at things from different angles. I'm 48 years old and there's been a few times in my life where I felt like Doctors missed some things because they didn't take this approach. This book is esp helpful during theCovid pandemic in keeping up a strong immune system-for sure.

The author, who seems like a nice guy, oddly felt the need to state that he is better than a chiropractor at functional medicine because he has greater knowledge (is this because he is a 'real' doctor?) even though the very best books on functional medicine (available on Amazon) have all been written by chiropractors. With functional medicine, it may be a plus to not have the need to 'treat symptoms' so ingrained into your brain's circuitry.I found the book to be very hopeful, but also basic, sometimes off track and sometimes showing a lack of depth. It may be suitable for those with an initial interest in trying functional medicine, but it would be of little help to any current practitioner hoping to learn additional information to use in practice.Hopefully the doctor will eventually present a new book targeted at practitioners.

I appreciate some of Dr. Hoffarth's major ideas and his introduction to functional medicine. Emphasizing personal responsibility for health and loving yourself enough to change are the messages many need.I am disappointed that he did not advocate a low fat whole foods plant based diet. Following such a diet is a very effective way to prevent/reverse obesity, T2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. If you want to know more about this way of eating and the research that supports it, please read the books written by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. John McDougall. All doctors need to know about the benefits of this way of eating.Please love yourself enough to change! Choose health and life!

For me this book was easy to understand and implement myself at home. Easy to follow kitchen instructions and ways to improve overall health and function.As I read the book I found myself in several “aha!” moments that have led me to create action around what I’ve learned. Great read for anyone who is ready to become the CEO of their body and heal from within.

Excellent information. Very knowledgeable author.I am a physician and learned a lot from reading Dr. hoffarth book. Easy to read. Right to the point.I’ve been using the tools I learned from his book to educate my patients on healthy living and making the right decisions to live a healthy lifestyle.Highly recommend this book.

This well written book has inspired me to take charge of my body. I always wanted to be a CEO:) Meditation is now part of my daily routine! Thank you, Kevin. Blessings to you and your family.