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....
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...
Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine, Pediatrics
Background information: Why a Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal System May be the Cause of Your Symptoms Infants and Toddlers present additional challenges when addressing gastrointestinal dysfunction. Firstly, they often do not have the skills or development to...
Jul 29, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine
The FDA states on their website that the claim that bioidentical hormones are safer and more effective than synthetic menopausal hormone replacement therapy is a “myth” and that there is no scientific evidence for these claims. In response, we offer a...
May 23, 2016 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Medicine is at a crossroads. To the left, common sense. We have been distracted by the craziness of the modern world and we have forgotten the most important, yet undeniable fact about how to become and stay healthy – that you are what you eat. Our society and...
