Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac is a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, paleo nutrition, and functional and integrative medicine. He is the creator of ChrisKresser.com, one of the top 25 natural health sites in the world, and the author of the New York Times best seller, The Paleo Cure*. In this episode, we discuss: A decade long journey back to health Discovering the paleo diet Functional medicine combines conventional & traditional approaches Focusing on the root cause of disease Cultivating more pleasure and joy His latest book, Unconventional Medicine Taking back your individual health Training healthcare practitioners to make a bigger impact High statistics of children suffering with behavioural issues Access and cost of functional medicine needs to be looked at differently Conventional medicine subsidizes a certain type of treatment Impact functional medicine could have on society 2/3rds of all medical research is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies The definition of functional medicine The 3 aspects of the ADAPT process Traditional cultures around the world The future of medicine Show sponsors: Raw Elements <== 10% off all Raw Elements products - Apply the code TUHP at checkout (free shipping over $100) Thrive Market <== As a new customer you get a free 30-day membership, 25% off your order, and free shipping (US only)* Four Sigmatic <== 10% off all Four Sigmatic products & free shipping over $100 Sunwarrior <== 10% off all Sunwarrior products & free shipping over $100 Related links: Chris Kresser - Unconventional Medicine (book)* Chris Kresser's website Follow Chris Kresser on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Chris Kresser - The Paleo Cure (book)* Sally Fallon - Nourishing Traditions (book)* Weston A. Price Foundation Weston A. Price - Nutrition and Physical Degeneration (book)* Probiotics (supplement)* Wormwood (supplement)* Artemisia (supplement)* Apex Energetics - GI Synergy (supplement)* Biotics Research – Dysbiocide (supplement)* Esalen Institute – Big Sur, California Epigenetics  Cleveland Clinic Listen to Dr. Mark Hyman previously on TUHP (episode #074), (episode #084), and (episode #214) Iora Health Check out our wedding pics on Instagram & Facebook Download our BRAND NEW TUHP iOS app (FREE)! Note: Links marked with an asterisk (*) are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to follow our show on Spotify. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 3. Join TUHP Facebook group (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community. 4. Our favourite social media platform is Instagram. Follow our adventures. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!