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…
Thyroid Problems
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…
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…
What Exactly is Functional Medicine? Here’s How it Works
Functional medicine takes an individualized and patient-centered approach to healing. It focuses on finding the root cause of a patient’s issues, instead of only treating the symptoms. It’s becoming increasingly popular around the United States because it’s essentially an evolution of medical practice, designed to better treat and diagnose a range of illnesses, including chronic…
What are Early Warning Signs of Thyroid Problems?
What are early warning signs of thyroid problems? Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that makes hormones. Hormones are essentially chemicals that tell your organs what to do, so when your thyroid makes too many hormones (hyperthyroidism) or too little (hypothyroidism), it can cause a range of symptoms. At first glance,…
