The brain has often been called the command center of the entire body. So, when you suffer from neurological health issues, it can affect your life in profound ways. The good news is that our Tennessee functional medicine clinic can now treat brain disruptions and disorders using an individualized therapy called MeRT. Here’s what this…
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How Does a Functional Medicine Doctor Identify the Root Cause of Your Symptoms?
Identifying the root cause of your health issues is the foundation of functional medicine. A functional medicine evaluation goes beyond a standard medical workup by not only diagnosing your disease but also by finding the reason why you developed the condition. Sometimes the root cause of your pain is obvious. For instance, if you have…
The Link Between Your Hormones and Your Weight
Have you noticed a sudden spike in your weight, or are you losing weight for no apparent cause? Or does your weight continue fluctuating between the same 10 to 20 pounds? If so, your hormones may be to blame. At Tri-Cities Functional Medicine, we can help you better understand your hormone levels and how an…
Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Arthritis
If you have aches and pains from arthritis, you know how difficult moving your joints can be, and the prospect of your symptoms worsening over time is daunting, to say the least. A poorly functioning immune system can cause chronic inflammation, which is the fundamental problem behind arthritis. Conventional treatments for arthritis rely on using…
MeRT and Sports Recovery: Healing from Traumatic Brain Injuries
Headaches, dizziness, nausea, memory problems — do you have a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Your brain is your most important organ. It controls your thoughts, memories, emotions, motor skills, vision, breathing, body temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates your body. Your brain uses billions of nerve cells to make the connections that you need…
