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…
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Identifying Inflammatory Triggers: How to Fight Inflammation in Your Body
Inflammation is your immune system’s response to a perceived threat. When you are injured or fighting off an infection, inflammation is crucial for maintaining health and healing. But sometimes, this immune response happens when it shouldn’t. Exposure to toxins, chronic stress, and eating unhealthy foods can all trigger long-lasting inflammation in your body that persists…
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…
Why Am I Constipated All the Time? Digestion 101
When it comes to gut health, your bowel movement patterns can tell you a lot about your overall well being. Regular bowel movements are your body’s way of removing toxins and waste. Struggling to move your bowels regularly can have severe negative impacts on your daily life. If your digestive system isn’t working properly, waste…
Functional Medicine FAQs: Five Things You Need to Know
Functional medicine is a lesser-known but increasingly popular form of health care. It’s one of the most comprehensive forms of medical care available to determine overall health and wellness. Broadly speaking, functional medicine considers you as a whole – your mind, body, spirit, and lifestyle. It uses a combination of intuitive and scientific therapies to…
