During a functional medicine consultation, your practitioner will take the time to listen to your concerns, understand your medical history, and consider factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. They may recommend diagnostic tests, lifestyle modifications, and natural remedies to address your health concerns.

Yes, functional medicine is grounded in modern scientific research. Advances in fields such as genomics, epigenetics, and microbiology have provided valuable insights into the factors that contribute to disease development and progression.

There are numerous benefits associated with the functional medicine approach, including: 1. Personalized Care Functional medicine practitioners take the time to listen to their patients’ concerns, understand their medical history, and consider factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. This allows them to develop personalized treatment plans that address the Read more ...

Chinese herbal formulas are specially formulated combinations of traditional herbs that are intended to complement acupuncture or functional medicine treatments for most conditions. Chinese herbs can be plants, minerals, sea products, and animal products. Herbs come in pill form, powders that you mix with warm water and drink as tea, Read more ...

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice Read more ...