Functional medicine is the process of identifying the underlying or root cause responsible for your ailment or condition. By identifying and addressing those factors we have a better chance of restoring you to optimal health. Many if not all of the treatments commonly used in medicine are directed toward addressing symptoms. As a result, claims cannot be made of cures but only in alleviating the various symptoms of a condition.
Utilizing the functional medicine approach, we are better able to potentially resolve the condition, halt the progression, and possibly prevent the condition from developing in the first place.
5 Pillars of Health
In functional medicine we are attempting to address underlying factors responsible for ill health, lack of wellness, and disease. One example would be inflammation, which is an underlying source for hardening of the arteries, joint pain and cognitive impairment.
To have true health and wellness we need to optimize and address the 5 pillars of health. We partner with you to provide a personalized approach which includes education, testing, mentoring, and support. By utilizing a structured approach, we are able to develop the skills, habits, and lifestyle to restore your health and vitality.
Nutrition
Vitamins, minerals and phytochemical function as co-enzymes and co-factors that assist metabolic processes and contribute to function.
GI Health and Detoxification
GI tract is responsible for breaking down food and absorption. Detoxification can help preserve and protect our health.
Exercise
Reduces the risks of dementia, osteoprosis, diabetes and more. Exercise is also beneficial to our well being.
Hormones
To feel, act and function in an optimal way we want to restore our hormones to an appropriate level. Hormones affect our sleep, weight, sexuality, etc..
Stress and Resilience
Stress is a necessary component of life, however if it is constant it can break us down. There are methods to identify our stressors and reduce the ill effects of stress.
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