Is Integrative/Functional Medicine Right For Me?

In today's world it is common to hear recommendations about being mindful, eating right, exercising, eat this/not that, keto v paleo v intermittent fasting, glycemic index, and countless recs from extended friends, family, and social media on what supplements to take or home remedies to use.

While currently there is no way to modify your current genetics, the power to modify how your genes are expressed and your epigenetics is in your hands. Most of us have a family history of one form of chronic disease or another, but what if there was a way to prolong or stop the expression of these genetics?

If you're struggling with ongoing health concerns—whether it's persistent fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or a growing list of medications that don’t seem to make you feel better—Integrative and Functional Medicine might be the solution you're looking for. The uses span treating early-stage conditions like prediabetes, hypothyroidism, or difficulty losing weight, to simply wanting to optimize your overall well-being and prevent future illness. These approaches aim to identify and address the root causes of your symptoms, rather than simply treating the disease.

Conventional medical treatments are combined with complementary therapies, like nutrition, lifestyle changes, eastern medicine/ayurveda, and stress management, in a way that works for you, for a more holistic approach. Functional Medicine goes even further, using advanced testing to uncover imbalances in your body systems that may be overlooked in routine care. Together, they offer a path to personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique health story, family history, and risk factors.