Functional medicine’s longitudinal and holistic approach can be likened to detective work– looking for clues and piecing the information together to sleuth out the deficiencies, imbalances, and/or triggers that have compromised your vitality. Patient and physician formulate a health plan together. Most chronic conditions have an inflammatory component at their root, and boosting your body’s natural detoxification systems as well as your immune system can help restore health. The following is a list of some conditions that respond well to this approach:
Hormonal and Metabolic Imbalances
Thyroid Conditions
PMS, Peri-Menopause, Andropause
Adrenal Fatigue
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
Cholesterol Imbalances
Autoimmune Conditions
Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Multiple Sclerosis
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
Multiple Food Sensitivities
GERD, Gastritis, Ulcers
Atopic &/or Allergic Conditions
Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis
Asthma
Multiple Food Sensitivities
Chronic Sinus Congestion
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Inflammatory Arthritis (Rheumatoid, Post-Infectious)
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome
Neuro-Psychiatric Conditions
Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
Anxiety, Panic Disorders
Depression
“Brain Fog,” Concentration and/or Memory Problems