Hormone levels inside our bodies change as we age. Most of the time, hormones occur within a healthy range, but if we develop a hormonal imbalance, it can be detrimental to our well-being. Hormones are essentially chemical messengers that tell our bodies how it should react to a certain situation. For example, are we happy?…
Functional Medicine
What Conditions do Functional Medicine Doctors Treat?
Functional medicine doctors are licensed physicians who specialize in treating chronic conditions, such as autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalance, and inflammation. They complete medical school, residency, and board certifications just like regular doctors – but at some point, most functional medicine doctors become intrigued by complex diseases and choose to pursue further studies to…
Common Symptoms of Thyroid Disease in Women
Women are much more likely to experience thyroid disease than men. One in eight women will develop thyroid disease during her lifetime, and as many as 15 million women have a thyroid disorder and don’t know it. Women often tolerate the symptoms of thyroid disease, accepting them as normal. And if women do seek treatment…
Do Functional Medicine Doctors Prescribe Medication?
A question we get asked all the time is whether functional medicine doctors can prescribe medication. The short answer is yes! Functional medicine doctors are real doctors, and they can prescribe medication when it’s necessary. However, we take a different approach to traditional doctors, in that we treat each individual holistically with the goal of…
What Does a Functional Medicine Doctor Do?
A functional medicine doctor will look at your entire body and lifestyle so they can understand your health as a whole. They look at things like nutrition, stress, genetics, and bacteria to identify the root causes of your problems. In fact, functional medicine is often referred to as “root cause medicine.” By shifting the emphasis…
