Autoimmune disorders affect your body from the inside out. What’s more, among the 80+ of these disorders that have been identified, there are many that cause dry, scaly skin. Unfortunately, conditions in this category often go undiagnosed until their symptoms become unmanageable. Talking to a functional medicine professional to find the source of your skin…
Thyroid Disorders
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…
How Functional Medicine Treats Thyroid and Hormonal Issues
The thyroid is often the source of many health problems. The thyroid gland secretes hormones and regulates most bodily processes. Therefore, maintaining the optimal function of the thyroid and balanced levels of its hormones is vital to your overall health. If your thyroid dysfunctions and produces too much or too little hormones, you may experience…
Functional Medicine Near Me: Finding a Doctor in Tennessee
Functional medicine addresses a growing need in Tennessee and across the United States. Millions of people are living with chronic conditions that are stealing away their vitality and are not getting the help they need through conventional healthcare. This groundbreaking approach toward health has completely changed the game when it comes to treating chronic illness.…
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…
