E07: ASHLEY MALTZ ADVICE HOW TO DELIVER GREAT FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TO PATIENTS

The Connected Physician

Welcome to The Connected Physician, where we explore the future of medicine with experts at the forefront of health innovation. In this episode, host Katharina Juenger sits down with Dr. Ashley Maltz, an Austin-based integrative medicine physician, to discuss the significant growth of holistic health practices and how they’re reshaping the medical landscape.

Dr. Maltz shares her journey into integrative medicine, revealing how a personal experience with the mind-body connection sparked her passion for blending conventional and holistic care. With the U.S. functional medicine market now valued at $15 billion and growing annually, she explains why more Americans are turning to alternative therapies and lifestyle-based approaches to health.

Key takeaways include:

• The Shift Toward Holistic Health: Dr. Maltz discusses why integrative medicine, once a niche field, is gaining mainstream acceptance, with institutions like the Cleveland Clinic leading the way.
• Managing Chronic Illness: Integrative approaches are proving effective for chronic diseases where traditional treatments fall short. Dr. Maltz highlights how acupuncture, meditation, and functional nutrition play a role in healing.
• Five Pillars of Health: For lasting wellness, Dr. Maltz emphasizes small, practical changes in community, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.
• The Biohacking Trend and Longevity Movement: Dr. Maltz shares insights on the growing trend of biohacking for longevity, while also addressing the needs of patients with chronic illnesses who seek holistic solutions.
• The Promise and Perils of GLP-1 Agonists: With caution, Dr. Maltz weighs the potential of GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, noting benefits for specific patient groups but also concerns around long-term effects.

Links and Resources:

• Ashley Maltz, M.D. on LinkedIn

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