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The Functional Nurse Practitioner

The Functional Nurse Practitioner

By: Tara Quintana
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 Do you suffer from a chronic disease? Are you tired of feeling bad? Has traditional medicine left you feeling lost? I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who believes in the utilization of both conventional and functional medicine strategies in order to provide a more comprehensive approach for optimal health. Functional medicine is a systems biology approach that looks to uncover the root cause of illness in order to improve or even reverse chronic disease. If you love learning about your body and how to improve your health - this is the podcast for you!Tara Quintana Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • 96: A Conversation with your Body | What Really Drives Autoimmunity

    96: A Conversation with your Body | What Really Drives Autoimmunity
    Aug 1 2025
    The Immune Reset Blueprint is officially live, and wanted to give you a special preview from inside the course.I designed this for all my autoimmune warriors, because when I was diagnosed, I was given no solution. My journey into functional medicine began because of my experience. I wanted to share a sneak peek from the first lesson. It’s a reminder that healing begins when your body feels safe, not when you push harder.If you’re joining us for the reset, don’t forget: the live kickoff call is today at 3pm EST.And when you enroll, you’ll also receive a digital copy of my 90-day guided journal, Rooted Reset.▶️Immune Reset Blueprint: https://taraquintana.com/immuneresetblueprint▶️Join the book launch wait list: https://taraquintana.com/bookwaitlist/▶️Quintana Functional Wellness - Masterclass link: https://taraquintana.com/register-ig▶️Get Rooted Rituals Free Guide: https://taraquintana.com/rootedritualsguideAmazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefunctionalnursepractitioner?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_Y2MFYWTWEZT26ZAF8E9A▶️Do you live in Indiana? Schedule a free consultation on my website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/☑️Get The Free Perimenopause and Menopause Guide: https://taraquintana.com/perimenopause☑️Get The Free Ultimate Gluten-Free Guide: https://taraquintana.com/glutenfreeebook➡️Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://taraquintana.com/newsletter▪️ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps:/⁠/www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thefunctionalnursepractitioner▪️ Follow me Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thefunctionalnursepractitioner@hotmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast serves solely for general information. It's not intended for self-diagnosis nor does it replace professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Watching or listening to this podcast does not establish a provider-patient relationship with Tara Quintana. Before making any adjustments to your health or diet, consult with a healthcare practitioner to receive proper advice and a medical evaluation. Always consult a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of anything you heard on the podcast or on Tara's website or social media channels.⁠
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    10 mins
  • 95: Outsmarting Cancer: 5 Switches You Didn't Know You Had

    95: Outsmarting Cancer: 5 Switches You Didn't Know You Had
    Jul 14 2025
    What if everything you thought you knew about cancer was wrong?In this episode, I’m unpacking the hidden connection between cancer and five overlooked biological switches that most doctors never talk about. Spoiler: it’s not just about genetics.▶️Join the book launch wait list: https://taraquintana.com/bookwaitlist/▶️Quintana Functional Wellness - Masterclass link: https://taraquintana.com/register-ig▶️Immune Reset Blueprint: https://taraquintana.com/immuneresetblueprint▶️Get Rooted Rituals Free Guide: https://taraquintana.com/rootedritualsguideAmazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefunctionalnursepractitioner?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_Y2MFYWTWEZT26ZAF8E9A▶️Do you live in Indiana? Schedule a free consultation on my website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/☑️Get The Free Perimenopause and Menopause Guide: https://taraquintana.com/perimenopause☑️Get The Free Ultimate Gluten-Free Guide: https://taraquintana.com/glutenfreeebook➡️Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://taraquintana.com/newsletter▪️ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps:/⁠/www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thefunctionalnursepractitioner▪️ Follow me Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thefunctionalnursepractitioner@hotmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast serves solely for general information. It's not intended for self-diagnosis nor does it replace professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Watching or listening to this podcast does not establish a provider-patient relationship with Tara Quintana. Before making any adjustments to your health or diet, consult with a healthcare practitioner to receive proper advice and a medical evaluation. Always consult a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of anything you heard on the podcast or on Tara's website or social media channels.⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/2944https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6393086/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8540232/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535438/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3591652/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6348465/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2602826/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11191590/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6276799/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11019184/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2265921/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40165901/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6704802/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9750831/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11897378/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40575364/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7269780/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7439808/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3694988/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9579304/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6467795/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10754479/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5751192/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26978396/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5239570/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39603532/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6770822/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40010692/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3977406/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2890380/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40329009/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6356461/https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/EDBK-25-471734https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16194185/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7704484/
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    26 mins
  • 94: Can Red Light Regrow Hair? I Tested It on Myself

    94: Can Red Light Regrow Hair? I Tested It on Myself
    Jun 30 2025
    Is red light therapy the real deal for hair loss... or just another overhyped trend?In this episode, I share my personal experience testing red light therapy on my own scalp — what worked, what didn’t, and what I wish I knew before starting.I break down the science behind how red light (a.k.a. photobiomodulation) stimulates hair follicles, what the research actually says, and how to use it safely and effectively at home.If you're struggling with hair loss from Hashimoto's, stress, hormones, or aging — this video is for you.▶️⁠Red light therapy I use: https://amzn.to/43TKmNVWhat you’ll learn:– How red light therapy works– My honest results using it for hair regrowth– What device I used and how often– Who may benefit from it▶️Join the book launch wait list: https://taraquintana.com/bookwaitlist▶️Quintana Functional Wellness - Masterclass link: https://taraquintana.com/register-ig▶️Immune Reset Blueprint: https://taraquintana.com/immuneresetblueprintAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefunctionalnursepractitioner▶️Do you live in Indiana? Schedule a free consultation on my website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/☑️Get The Free Perimenopause and Menopause Guide: https://taraquintana.com/perimenopause☑️Get The Free Ultimate Gluten-Free Guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://taraquintana.com/glutenfreeebook➡️Subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠https://taraquintana.com/newsletter🔀Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3HMV5PH4NshZeWhAqq02vA?si=5aa413ca28a34a9b⁠⁠⁠⁠🔀Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-functional-nurse-practitioner/id1652908752⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps:/⁠/www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Follow on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thefunctionalnursepractitioner▪️ Follow me Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thefunctionalnursepractitioner@hotmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▪️ Dining With Tara: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiningWithTarahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5215870/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8675345/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40398915/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34235415/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3986893/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/386075033_Photobiomodulation_for_Alopecia_Mechanisms_of_Actionhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/361528776_Photobiomodulation_Effectiveness_in_Treating_Androgenetic_Alopeciahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5215870/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8906269/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377256114_Red_LED_light_therapy_for_telogen_effluvium_in_the_course_of_long_COVID_in_patients_with_and_without_androgenetic_alopeciahttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/357601856_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-analysis_of_Randomized_Controlled_Trials_of_United_States_Food_and_Drug_Administration-Approved_Home-use_Low-Level_LightLaser_Therapy_Devices_for_Pattern_Hair_Loss_Device_This podcast serves solely for general information. It's not intended for self-diagnosis nor does it replace professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Watching or listening to this podcast does not establish a provider-patient relationship with Tara Quintana. Before making any adjustments to your health or diet, consult with a healthcare practitioner to receive proper advice and a medical evaluation. Always consult a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of anything you heard on the podcast or on Tara's website or social media channels.⁠
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