Conventional medicine takes an unfortunate approach when there isn’t a quick fix, a medication, or surgery to fix an issue. Rather than doing something positive, they label it a “chronic disease” and deem it “incurable.” In functional medicine, we go beyond minimizing symptoms of chronic diseases. Instead, we identify the underlying issue(s) causing your symptoms…
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Treating MS: A Conventional Approach Vs. Functional Medicine
Conventional medicine primarily relies on medications like beta-interferon and Copaxone to treat MS. Functional Medicine takes a different approach, digging deeper to discover the underlying causes of the disease and reverse it. Here’s a look at how the two approaches compare. Would you like to explore functional medicine treatment for MS? Watch a free webinar…
How Does a Functional Medicine Doctor Identify the Root Cause of Your Symptoms?
Identifying the root cause of your health issues is the foundation of functional medicine. A functional medicine evaluation goes beyond a standard medical workup by not only diagnosing your disease but also by finding the reason why you developed the condition. Sometimes the root cause of your pain is obvious. For instance, if you have…
The Link Between Your Hormones and Your Weight
Have you noticed a sudden spike in your weight, or are you losing weight for no apparent cause? Or does your weight continue fluctuating between the same 10 to 20 pounds? If so, your hormones may be to blame. At Tri-Cities Functional Medicine, we can help you better understand your hormone levels and how an…
Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Arthritis
If you have aches and pains from arthritis, you know how difficult moving your joints can be, and the prospect of your symptoms worsening over time is daunting, to say the least. A poorly functioning immune system can cause chronic inflammation, which is the fundamental problem behind arthritis. Conventional treatments for arthritis rely on using…
