What is the difference between functional medicine and integrative medicine?
While functional medicine focuses on creating individualized therapies tailored to treat underlying causes of illness, integrative medicine seeks to understand the individual as a whole and applies many forms of therapy to improve wellness.
Is it worth it to see a functional medicine doctor?
If you are tired of being sick, open-minded to alternative medicine, and ready to get out of your comfort zone, functional medicine is 100% worth the investment for your health! Functional medicine can be used to treat a wide range of health issues.
How do I choose a functional medicine doctor?
Look for a doctor who has completed a residency in the area you will be seeking care and is board certified in that specialty. Functional medicine doctors should have done additional coursework and training in functional medicine and be actively practicing the functional approach with their patients.
What is the difference between holistic and functional medicine?
Holistic in its approach to treat each patient as a whole, functional medicine seeks the underlying causes rather than treating the symptoms. A functional medicine doctor forms a close partnership with each patient, working hand in hand to find a healthy balance and heal the body.
What is the success rate of functional medicine?
Approximately 31% of patients seen by the Center for Functional Medicine improved their PROMIS global physical health scores by 5 points or more, which is a clinically meaningful change and a noticeable effect on daily life. Twenty-two percent of primary care patients improved their scores by 5 points or more.
Is functional medicine expensive?
On the average, functional medicine doctors generally charge around $460 per hour. Most visits, of course, do not last an hour, and some providers offer bundles or packages that include a set number of visits over time for a fixed price.
What questions should I ask a functional medicine doctor?
How would you describe your practice?Do you work with other clinicians – Nutrition Professionals, Health Coach, etc.?Do you have any information you could send me about your practice?Do you have experience treating my condition(s)?Please describe your Functional Medicine training.Do you take insurance?More items...
What can functional medicine treat?
Our functional medicine team uses a holistic approach to treat chronic disease, with a focus on nutrition....Some of the most common conditions we treat include:Adrenal disorders.Alzheimer's disease and dementia.Arthritis.Asthma.Autoimmune diseases.Cancer prevention.Cardiovascular disease.Diabetes.More items...
What is an example of functional medicine?
Examples of functional medicine include acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, chiropractic medicine, osteopathic medicine, body movement therapies, tai chi, and yoga.
Is a naturopath the same as a functional medicine doctor?
What is Naturopathy? Naturopathy is based on the same principles as Functional Medicine: it addresses the whole person, not just the affected area. However, Naturopaths are not medical doctors. They are not able to diagnose diseases or prescribe medication.
Is functional medicine evidence based?
AAFP: Functional Medicine lacks supporting evidence; includes “harmful” and “dangerous” treatments. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) found Functional Medicine lacking in evidence and said some treatments are harmful and dangerous. The AAFP is right and should stick to its conclusions.
Is functional medicine considered alternative medicine?
Holistic medicine is a beautiful and broad term used to describe a medical approach that is equally focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health. Functional and integrative medicine are both considered holistic because they utilize a big picture approach to whole-person health.
Our Functional Medicine Program Includes
Comprehensive exam with a detailed assessment, natural supplement recommendations, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling. The best part of this program? You will have access to a physician who truly listens and addresses your concerns, answers your questions and is there for you every step of the way!
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a scientific approach to the prevention and early assessment of complex, chronic diseases, and the use of natural therapies to restore health and well-being. The focus of FM is not on the condition itself, but more on identifying and removing the underlying cause and the obstacles that block our healing.
How Does Functional Medicine Work?
We begin by getting a thorough history of your past and present health information and lab work. In Functional Medicine, Dr. Sherrell acts as a “medical detective”, piecing together all of your medical information, health assessments, history and lab findings to provide a clear picture of the disease mechanism.
What are the Concepts of Functional Medicine?
Chronic disease is always preceded by a lengthy period of physiological or biochemical dysfunction. Addressing underlying dysfunction is necessary to restore or improve health (finding the root cause).
Who We Are
Live Healthy Functional Medicine is a Functional Medicine practice that uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat and reverse lifestyle-related chronic diseases. We are a medically supervised facility for men and women seeking treatment for adult Hormone Deficiency Syndrome.
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