IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)

Sign up for weekly webinars:Weekly Webinars - Independent Medical Alliance https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars/Are you tired even when you’re sleeping, told your labs are “normal” but still feel off, or wondering what your body may actually be missing?In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by Dr. Kristina Carman for “From A to Zinc: What Your Body Is Really Missing.”Built around Dr. Carman’s updated From A to Zinc guide, this conversation explores how conventional and functional medicine can work together to better understand nutrient deficiencies, supplement quality, medication-related depletion, and practical steps patients can take to support better health.This episode covers:• Why “normal” lab ranges may miss subclinical nutrient deficiencies• The supplement forms that matter, from magnesium to B vitamins• Common medications that may deplete key nutrients• Foundational supplements like vitamin D3 with K2, magnesium, and omega-3• The gut-mood-nutrient connection, longevity nutrients, and how to supplement smarterThe Independent Medical Alliance (formerly FLCCC) is a healthcare nonprofit on a mission to restore trust, integrity, and the doctor-patient relationship. Get involved by clicking below:• Donate: Support IMA: Donate for Advancements in Patient Care https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: Connect with Us - https://imahealth.org/contact/• Weekly Webinars: - https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment Protocols: - https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/

Ancient herbs. Acupuncture. Thousands of years of observation now meeting modern clinical evidence.Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for millennia — but how does it translate into modern patient care? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Cole, IMA Senior Fellow, speaks with Dr. Kristina Carman, IMA Senior Fellow, Nutritional and Holistic Health, and Dr. Adylle Varon, IMA Senior Fellow, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, about integrating TCM principles into contemporary functional and holistic practice.The discussion explores how thoughtful integration can expand a clinician’s toolkit while remaining patient-centered and evidence-informed.They cover:• What Traditional Chinese Medicine really is — and what it is not• The TCM diagnostic approach and how it differs from conventional models• Targeted herbal support for hormones, thyroid health, stress, and gut health• Practical clinical application examples• Why integrating TCM with functional medicine may enhance patient outcomesThis episode offers practical insight into how ancient wisdom continues to inform modern healthcare.Also:• Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system.For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

Peptides are increasingly part of conversations around healing, recovery, and chronic disease care — yet many patients and clinicians still have questions about what they are, how they work, and when they’re most appropriate.In this episode, Dr. Kristina Carman, IMA Senior Fellow, leads a focused discussion with Dr. (JP) Yusuf Saleeby, IMA Senior Fellow in Functional and Integrative Medicine, and Dr. Daniel Bahnmiller, OBGYN and Medical Director, examining how peptides are being thoughtfully integrated into modern clinical practice.Topics include:• How peptides work as signaling molecules• Clinical areas where peptides may offer meaningful benefit• Patient selection and foundational health considerations• Safety, ethics, and long-term thinking• The evolving role of peptides in evidence-informed careA clear, balanced conversation designed to inform, educate, and bring confidence to an evolving area of medicine.Also:• Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system.For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

Never miss another webinar! Sign up here: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars Mental health care is undergoing a necessary rethink, led in part by physicians like Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring. In this episode of the IMA Weekly Show, Dr. Ryan Cole is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, both IMA Senior Fellows, for an in-depth discussion on the forces shaping modern mental health care and what that means for patients moving forward.They explore pharmaceutical involvement in mental health guidelines, ethical concerns surrounding informed consent, and the effects of screen time and emerging AI-based mental health tools. The conversation also addresses seasonal depression and mental health struggles common during winter months.This episode covered:• Pharmaceutical influence on psychiatric guidelines• Informed consent and patient-centered mental health care• The impact of screen time on mental health• AI-driven mental health tools and ethical considerations• Seasonal depression and mental health challengesAlso:• Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system.For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

Never miss another webinar! Sign up here: https://imahealth.org/weekly-webinars The start of a new year often comes with pressure to overhaul your health overnight. But lasting change doesn’t come from extremes, it comes from small, sustainable habits that build over time.In this episode, Dr. Joseph Varon hosts Dr. Michael Turner and Dr. Kristina Carman for a focused conversation on creating lasting health changes. Topics include sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, body feedback, and lab testing before supplementation, centered on building momentum you can maintain all year long.This episode covered:• Practical strategies for sustainable health goals• Sleep, nutrition, and exercise as core pillars• Smarter supplementation guided by lab work• Mindset, digital detox, and long-term momentumAlso:• Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/• Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/• Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/• Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/• Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance)The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system.For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org

Dr. Joseph Varon on Fox News(12-15-2025)