Jan 8, 2017 | Blog, Functional Medicine
The thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck, is the master control for the rate of the body’s metabolism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin and brittle nails. In...
Dec 26, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Funсtіоnаl mеdісіnе іѕ a hоlіѕtіс аррrоасh tо trеаtmеnt and аѕріrеѕ tо trеаt a раtіеnt nоt only рhуѕісаllу but аlѕо оn аn еmоtіоnаl аnd ѕріrіtuаl lеvеl. This trеаtmеnt is bаѕеd on thе аѕѕumрtіоn that еvеrу іndіvіduаl is unique аnd hаѕ a distinct biochemistry....
Dec 4, 2016 | Blog, Direct Primary Care
Question: Why would I pay more for primary care when I can get it for free? Answer: Because it is not really free. Not only are patients are paying more than ever for insurance premiums, but are then forced to pay inflated prices out-of-pocket for all of their medical...
Oct 30, 2016 | Blog, For Companies
In the past, the employer contribution towards the health insurance premium was the extent of the involvement a company had in its employees health. But rising healthcare costs and decline in the health of the general population are changing this outlook. Now,...
Oct 19, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine
If you have ever seen your doctor for low back pain, you have likely been advised to rest, ice the affected area, and take Ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation. If the issue does not resolve, you may have imaging done (X-ray or MRI) and if severe enough, an orthopedic...
Sep 10, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Methylation is the biochemical process of adding a methyl group (CH3) to a molecule. From a Functional Medicine perspective, it is extremely important because it is a basic biochemical process involved in a multitude of different functions. Firstly, methylation is...
