{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Amy Beard MD","title":"Weaning Off Medications: A Functional Medicine Approach | Ep. 33","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5eeb8bc2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3352,"description":"Medication Weaning: What You Need to Know\nComing off medications isn’t as simple as just stopping them—and for some, it can be dangerous without the right approach. In this episode, Amy and Anna Allen dive deep into the process of medication weaning, covering what to consider, what to test, and how to support your body naturally.\nThey discuss:\n✅ Blood pressure medications—optimal ranges and safe weaning strategies\n✅ The hidden connection between blood sugar, gut health, sleep, and medication side effects\n✅ Why healthy individuals are shifting into a pre-diabetic state\n✅ The truth about PPIs and stomach acid—why “too much” and “too little” can look the same\n✅ Cholesterol myths, statins, and the real root cause of high cholesterol\n✅ Medications that impact brain chemistry and why you should not quit cold turkey\n✅ How hormones, anxiety, and depression play into medication dependence\n✅ Where to start when coming off of medications safely\nIf you’ve ever wondered whether you need to be on a certain medication—or if you’re ready to start the process of coming off—this episode is packed with insight and practical guidance.\nHelpful Links:\nBook a free discovery call to become a patient:\nhttps://amybeardmd.com/programs/functional-medicine-consultations/\nStart with the foundations of health through our Live Well Course and Planner: https://amybeardmd.com/programs/live-well/\nTest Your Stomach Acid Protocol: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/amybeardmd-low-stomach-acid-protocol\nPPI Tappering Protocol: \nhttps://us.fullscript.com/plans/amybeardmd-paul-buch-ppi-tapering\nAntibiotic Repair Protocol:\nhttps://us.fullscript.com/plans/amybeardmd-antibiotic-mitigation-repair\n#FunctionalMedicine #MedicationWeaning #GutHealth #Hormones #RootCauseHealing #pharmaceutical","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-UfqM-1QjYCEBFUuDOivdWwG2-_WUksdog7JooqNXIk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jN2U0/YTFiOWQxOTJhYThl/NWQ3YTNlMGQ5ZjUy/YjNmMC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}