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A fit adult in their 40s reviewing labs with a functional medicine practitioner, symbolizing proactive longevity planning with GLP-1 microdosing.

GLP-1 Longevity Medicine Metabolic Health Peptides

GLP-1 Microdosing for Longevity: What It Is, Why People Are Doing It, and What You Need to Know Before You Try It

GLP-1 microdosing for longevity is one of the most talked-about trends in functional medicine right now. It involves taking very small doses of GLP-1 receptor agonist…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPJune 2, 2026

Illustrated comparison of NAD+ injection subcutaneous delivery versus oral NMN supplement absorption pathway, showing mitochondrial energy production and DNA repair in a functional medicine longevity context, New York City.

Health & Wellness Metabolic Health Peptides

NAD+ Injection vs Oral Supplements: Which Form Actually Works?

NAD+ is a coenzyme your mitochondria depend on for energy production, DNA repair, and cellular resilience. Its levels fall significantly with age, which is now recognized…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPMay 26, 2026

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PCOS Is Now PMOS: What the Name Change Means for Metabolic Health, and How Peptide Therapy Is Reshaping Treatment

PCOS has been renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) in a landmark 2026 Lancet study. The new name reflects what patients and functional medicine practitioners have…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPMay 19, 2026

Illustration of fat cells releasing persistent organic pollutants during GLP-1 weight loss, with liver and lymphatic support overlay

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You Lost 40 Pounds on a GLP-1. But What Happened to the Toxins Stored in That Fat?

You've been on semaglutide for six months. You're down 40 pounds. Your A1C improved. The doctor is happy. You should feel great. But some people don't.…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPMay 15, 2026

Illustrated comparison of sermorelin peptide signaling and synthetic HGH injection pathways in the pituitary gland, shown in a functional medicine education context for patients in New York City

Hormone Health Longevity Medicine Peptides

Sermorelin vs HGH: What Patients Need to Know Before Choosing

Sermorelin is a peptide that signals your pituitary gland to produce more of your own growth hormone. Synthetic HGH bypasses that signal entirely and injects the…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPApril 27, 2026

Illustration of peptide signaling molecules communicating with cell receptors to support metabolic health and healing. Learn more about peptides in New York City Functional Medicine practice

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Peptides 101: What They Are, Why Everyone Is Talking About Them, and How to Use Them Safely

You have probably heard the word "peptides" more and more lately, but are wondering what they actually are and whether they are safe. Here is the…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPApril 18, 2026

Functional medicine practitioner reviewing brain health lab results with a patient in a Midtown Manhattan clinic - cognitive decline prevention strategies

Brain Health Functional Medicine Health & Wellness

Your Brain Is Aging Right Now – Here’s How to Fight Back Before It’s Too Late

Cognitive decline is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Research shows that multiple lifestyle, metabolic, and environmental factors directly accelerate or slow the loss of brain…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPMarch 21, 2026

Clinician reviewing bioenergetic screening results on a laptop with a calming wellness office background (bioenergetic medicine principles)

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Bioenergetic Medicine in Practice: How to “Ask the Body” What It Needs Before Symptoms Become a Diagnosis

What if symptoms are the “late stage” of a problem, and the earliest clues live in the body’s electrical and energetic communication? Bioenergetic medicine looks beyond…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPFebruary 18, 2026

Functional Medicine approach to GLP-1 medications showing GLP-1 as a launch tool, with focus on muscle preservation, gut microbiome, detoxification pathways, hormone balance, and metabolic resilience.

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GLP-1 and Future Metabolic Healing: 5 Surprising Truths and the Exit Plan Most People Miss

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce appetite and improve blood sugar, but they don’t “repair the system.” In Functional Medicine, the goal is to…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPFebruary 3, 2026

Chiropractic care and natural strategies supporting nervous system regulation for chronic back pain relief

Chiropractic Physical Therapy

Natural Support Strategies for Managing Chronic Back Pain: A Whole-Body Approach

Chronic back pain is rarely caused by one damaged structure. In most long-term cases, pain is driven by a combination of nervous system dysregulation, chronic inflammation,…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPJanuary 28, 2026

New Dietary Guidance 2026 visual: protein/dairy/healthy fats and vegetables/fruits emphasized over whole grains, alongside a table showing functional medicine alignment for blood sugar, inflammation, metabolic health, and gut health.

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New Dietary Guidance 2026: Why the “Eat Real Food” Reset Looks a Lot Like Functional Medicine

The new dietary guidance (DGA 2025–2030) signals a major federal shift toward principles functional medicine has used for years: prioritize real, minimally processed food; build meals…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPJanuary 13, 2026

Radial shockwave therapy being applied to a patient’s heel/ankle area in a Midtown East NYC chiropractic clinic for chronic tendon and plantar fascia pain.

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The Most Common Questions About Shockwave Therapy: What It Treats, How It Works, Sessions, Pain Level, and Recovery

Shockwave therapy is a non-surgical, in-office treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate tissue repair and reduce pain. At Atlant Chiropractic in Midtown East, many…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPJanuary 7, 2026

Functional Medicine Hormone Health Nutrition Peptides

Peptides Are Signals – Not Solutions: Why They Work for Some and Fail for Others

Peptides act as biological signals that instruct the body to perform specific tasks such as fat loss, healing, certain neurological functions and metabolic regulation. However, signals…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPDecember 20, 2025

Menopause symptoms explained through a root-cause functional medicine approach including stress, mineral depletion, estrogen imbalance, and nervous system health

Hormone Health HTMA Womans Health

Menopause Symptoms Aren’t “Just Hormones”: The Root-Cause Approach to Perimenopause, Estrogen Shifts, and Natural Relief

Menopause symptoms do not appear suddenly or randomly. In many women, they are the result of long-standing stress, mineral depletion, gut imbalance, impaired detox capacity, and…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPDecember 14, 2025

Curious about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)? Learn how this gentle test measures minerals and toxic metals, and how we use it in NYC to guide functional medicine care.

Functional Medicine HTMA Nutrition

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA): What Your Hair Can Reveal About Your Health

TL;DR Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive test that measures minerals and toxic metals in a small hair sample. It reflects long-term patterns in…

Aleksander Kanevsky, DC, CFMPDecember 6, 2025

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