News, Research and Information
IFM Members have exclusive access to valuable content delivered in a variety of formats.
- Natural Standards Database
- The Natural Standards Database is a widely-respected, international research collaboration founded by clinicians and researchers that aggregates and syntheses evidence-based information on complementary and alternative therapies. This comprehensive, interactive resource includes a range of remedies, explanations, and solutions, all research-based and rated as to their effectiveness, based on scientific investigation. Conventional and alternative therapies are presented and analyzed to offer the greatest spectrum of options
- Access to the Natural Standards Database has a value of $299.
Talks-by-Topic IFM releases a new Talk-by-Topic each month. The subject matter is selected from a variety of IFM programs including annual Symposium, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP®), and other curriculum. Each Talk-by-Topic is released in both PDF and MP3 format. Talks-by-Topic, a $19.95 value, are complimentary for IFM members.Member Newsletter
Connections, IFM’s exclusive
monthly newsletter is available only to members. In addition to IFM
news and new member listings, the contents include links to Hot
Topics, Talks-by-Topic, and other articles of interest.
Clinical Pearls The “Pearls” are insights from the past five IFM Symposia. Presented in an outline format, they offer essential nuggets of information presented by Symposium speakers at their conference presentations. While they are not a replacement for attendance at the actual lectures, Clinical Pearls offers a review of the subject matter to past attendees and solid, useful insights for other clinicians and scientists. Webinars IFM provides complimentary links to informative webinars on a range of topics. Videos Conversations and interviews with faculty, guest experts, and specialists are highlighted in special videos created to expand on pertinent topics. Currently available is a Conversation with Abram Hoffer. PowerPoint Resources Functional Medicine practitioners are frequently asked to give talks on functional medicine in their local communities, to professional associations and colleagues, and at various meetings. In an effort to make it easier to prepare talks and to present a consistent "voice" for functional medicine, Members have access to individual slides as well as complete presentations to use in appropriate situations Click here to purchase your annual IFM membership.