What actually creates long-term health? In this episode, Christa Elza, NP joins us to discuss the future of functional medicine, preventative healthcare, longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, GLP-1s, genetics and why personalized medicine is changing the way practitioners approach disease. Christa shares her own journey from emergency medicine into functional medicine, why root-cause healthcare matters and how early testing, lifestyle interventions, genomics and preventative strategies can dramatically improve healthspan. We also discuss: The foundations of longevity medicineWhy prevention matters more than treatmentFunctional medicine vs conventional careThe truth about GLP-1 medicationsCardiovascular disease preventionGenetics & personalized healthcareStress, nervous system regulation & chronic diseaseHow practitioners can better support patientsThe importance of muscle, movement & metabolic healthHealthspan vs lifespan 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Christa Elza, NP https://elive-health.com/teams/christa-elza/ https://www.instagram.com/christaelza/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram: / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook: / vibrantamerica 💼 LinkedIn: / vibrantwellness 📧 Contact Us: support@vibrant-wellness.com Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: podcast@vibrant-wellness.com