Complex Partnerships
Biology-based approach.
Functional medicine is a systems biology-based approach to medicine that involves a complex partnership between each patient and their provider in order to either restore or continue good health and longevity. Commonly called “root cause medicine”, this approach involves getting to the root cause of illness and working to reverse disease and symptoms in order to avoid long term medication/medical therapies if possible. Functional medicine takes into consideration that the human body is a complex web of systems, and that one condition may have many causes and one cause can contribute to many conditions.
Common Conditions treated by Functional Medicine Providers:
- Complex fatigue cases (chronic fatigue syndrome)
- Autoimmune disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Hormonal imbalance (Polycystic ovarian syndrome, heavy uterine bleeding, fertility issues, menopause)
- Low Testosterone
- Sexual dysfunction (including male erectile dysfunction)
- Adrenal disorders
- Skin issues such as psoriasis, eczema, hives, and acne
- Arthritis and other auto-inflammatory conditions
- Allergies, asthma, and sinus issues
- Food sensitivities
- Fibromyalgia
- Lyme disease
- Yeast/fungal overgrowth
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Mold toxicity
- Mood disorders (depression, anxiety)
- Genetic mutations and detoxification issues (MTHFR, COMT, etc).
- Cardiovascular disease
- Insulin resistance syndromes and weight issues
- Digestive diseases including celiac disease, food sensitivities, “leaky gut”, parasitic infections, IBS/SIBO, bloating, diarrhea, chronic constipation, complex nutritional deficiencies, acid reflux, and indigestion.