Premier IFM - Integrative Functional Medicine

Premier IFM - Integrative Functional Medicine Integrative functional medicine focused on uncovering root causes and restoring long-term health.

06/02/2026

Pretty sure Kristen is biased from the start against protein bars in general. And we know Dr. Craig. LOOOOVES peanut butter!
Not surprising of their opinions about this bar are drastically different 😅

05/30/2026

Getting older is inevitable. Feeling awful isn’t.

Too often, people are told that things like arthritis, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and constant fatigue are just a normal part of aging.

But these symptoms are often signals—not simply consequences of getting older.

Your body is designed to communicate with you. When symptoms show up, it’s worth asking why they’re happening instead of accepting them as your new normal.

Age may be a factor, but it shouldn’t be the explanation for everything.

Listen to your body. The goal isn’t just to live longer—it’s to feel better while you do it!

Check out our website for more info or call our office!
Www.premierIFM.com
833-372-7244

05/28/2026

We’ve all made changes!

Get to know Victoria (we call her Vic) a little as she gives you a glimpse in to the healthy switches that she’s made since she started working here just over a year ago!

Most people think vitamin E is just… vitamin E.But there are actually multiple forms — and they don’t work the same way ...
05/27/2026

Most people think vitamin E is just… vitamin E.

But there are actually multiple forms — and they don’t work the same way in the body.

One of the biggest problems in modern nutrition is that most supplements focus heavily on alpha-tocopherol while ignoring gamma-tocopherol — a form that may play a bigger role in inflammation, oxidative stress, heart health, and healthy aging.

Even more surprising?

High-dose alpha vitamin E may actually LOWER gamma levels.

The goal isn’t more vitamin E.

It’s BETTER balance.

Swipe through to learn:
✔ The difference between alpha & gamma vitamin E
✔ Why gamma matters
✔ What depletes vitamin E
✔ Signs you may be overdoing supplements
✔ The best food sources for better balance

Save this for later 📌

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸Their sacrifice is...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸
Their sacrifice is the reason we live the lives we do today. May we never take that for granted.

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect, give thanks, and remember the heroes who never made it home. ❤️🤍💙

……….

Our office will be closed on Monday May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. We’ll be open regular business hours on Tuesday, 9am-6pm.

The one blood marker Dr. Craig tests on nearly every new patient — and most people have never heard of it.HomocysteineEl...
05/22/2026

The one blood marker Dr. Craig tests on nearly every new patient — and most people have never heard of it.

Homocysteine

Elevated levels are associated with:

Heart disease
Stroke
Cognitive decline
Chronic inflammation

The good news? Lifestyle changes, nutrition, movement, and targeted methylation support (think B vitamins and methylfolate) can make a real difference.

Swipe to learn:

✔ What homocysteine is
✔ Why it matters
✔ What drives levels up
✔ How to bring them down naturally

Have you ever had your homocysteine tested? Drop a comment below 👇

05/22/2026

Your body whispers before it screams. 👇

Constant fatigue.
Bloating after every meal.
Brain fog.
Poor sleep.
Feeling stressed all the time.

These symptoms are often brushed off as “normal,” but they can be signs that your body is out of balance — not broken. Hormones, gut health, blood sugar, nutrient deficiencies, nervous system overload, and inflammation can all play a role.

Don’t ignore the signals your body has been trying to send you. Healing starts by listening.

If you need help figuring out what your body is trying to tell you - call our office to book an appt!
833-372-7244

05/20/2026

PCOS is evolving into a deeper understanding:
PMOS — Polymetabolic O***y Syndrome.

Why does this matter? Because women are finally being seen as more than a list of symptoms.

For years, PCOS focused mainly on the ovaries and reproductive symptoms. But we now know this condition is often connected to much more:
✨ Insulin resistance
✨ Inflammation
✨ Cortisol and stress patterns
✨ Gut health
✨ Thyroid function
✨ Metabolic health
✨ Hormonal communication throughout the entire body

The shift to PMOS acknowledges that this isn’t “just a reproductive issue” — it’s a whole-body metabolic and hormonal condition.

And that’s good news.

Because when healthcare starts looking at the root causes instead of just symptom management, women get:
✔️ Earlier intervention
✔️ More personalized care
✔️ Better long-term health outcomes
✔️ Validation that their symptoms are connected and real

This is exactly why functional medicine matters. The body doesn’t work in isolated systems — and women deserve care that reflects that. 💛

05/19/2026

One of our minor patients was hit in the mouth and nose with a baseball over the weekend so he’s doing a few sessions of HBOT to help his body do what it was designed to do - HEAL

“On label” benefits:
- encourages the formation of new collagen and new skin cells
- crush injury
- anemia
- burns
- carbon monoxide poisoning
- hearing loss
- decompression sickness
- vision loss
- infection of the skin and bone
- gas gangrene
- wound healing
- strengthens the immune system
- radiation injury

“Off label” benefits:
- asthma
- Bell’s palsy
- sports related injuries
- migraine
- HIV and AIDS
- Hepatitis
- brain injuries
- this Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Strokes
- multiple sclerosis
- heart disease
- spinal cord injuries

The key to O2 therapy is multiple sessions consecutively. The body heals when it’s flooded with O2 and the oxygen wears off after about 24 hours!

Our tank goes up to 2.0 Atmospheres.

Call or click to book your package today
833-372-7244

05/15/2026

Cold laser therapy or cortisone injections… which would YOU choose for joint pain? 👀

Cortisone shots are commonly used to reduce inflammation quickly and can help during painful flare-ups. — but the relief is often temporary.

Cold laser therapy takes a different approach by supporting circulation, cellular repair, and long-term joint recovery — without injections or downtime. 🔴✨

Both treatments have pros and cons, and the research behind them is actually really interesting.

Want the full breakdown on:
✔️ Pain relief
✔️ Long-term effects
✔️ Risks & side effects
✔️ What current research shows

Comment “BLOG” below and we’ll send you the full article 👇

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