We focus on complete healing, not disease management.
Our focus is on prevention and healing the root cause rather than symptom-based treatment. Our view of health emphasizes the state of the entire being and its ongoing development and continual change.
What is functional medicine?
Functional Medicine is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that looks beyond symptom resolution to identify why illness occurs and address those root causes to restore health. While conventional medicine focuses on using medication to reduce symptoms, Functional Medicine empowers patients and practitioners to work together to resolve the complex underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness through diet and lifestyle change.
The Benefits of Functional Medicine
Now that we understand functional medicine better, it’s time to talk about the benefits. You will see how functional health can help the world combat the rise in chronic diseases. Some of the benefits of this treatment method include:
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Doctor-Patient Relationship
One of the underrated benefits of functional health is the emphasis it places on doctor-patient relationships. Traditionally, you would sit in a waiting room for an hour just to get a ten-minute consultation with your doctor before they have to move to the next one. This makes it challenging to build a relationship with your doctor, which is really needed.
By focusing on the doctor-patient relationship, doctors can conduct in-depth consultations, taking personal history and other factors into consideration. This strategy allows the physician to gather the information needed to get to the root cause of your issue. It also builds a rapport with your doctor, which helps you get the treatment options you need.
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Patient-Centered Care
One of the major drawbacks of conventional medicine is the way it’s employed. Instead of treating specific ailments, traditional treatment options usually just soften the side effects with medication. Functional health takes a patient-centered approach that treats the whole patient
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Long Term Health Plans
When it comes to treating your medical ailments, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Therefore, implementing long-term lifestyle changes is necessary. Fortunately, functional medicine treatment options are designed to help you implement long-term health solutions that improve your overall health.
Healthy lifestyle choices include an improved diet, exercise schedule, sleep schedule, and more. By building the rapport with your doctor that we touched on earlier, your doctor will help you create a plan tailored to your life and lifestyle habits.
