As many as 24 million people in the United States have autoimmune diseases, making it one of the most prevalent health issues in the nation. Diagnosing an autoimmune disease can be difficult because the symptoms can vary from person to person. On top of that, the early signs are often non-specific. However, you may find…
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Common Symptoms of Thyroid Disease in Women
Women are much more likely to experience thyroid disease than men. One in eight women will develop thyroid disease during her lifetime, and as many as 15 million women have a thyroid disorder and don’t know it. Women often tolerate the symptoms of thyroid disease, accepting them as normal. And if women do seek treatment…
Do Functional Medicine Doctors Prescribe Medication?
A question we get asked all the time is whether functional medicine doctors can prescribe medication. The short answer is yes! Functional medicine doctors are real doctors, and they can prescribe medication when it’s necessary. However, we take a different approach to traditional doctors, in that we treat each individual holistically with the goal of…
What Does a Functional Medicine Doctor Do?
A functional medicine doctor will look at your entire body and lifestyle so they can understand your health as a whole. They look at things like nutrition, stress, genetics, and bacteria to identify the root causes of your problems. In fact, functional medicine is often referred to as “root cause medicine.” By shifting the emphasis…
What Are the Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance?
If you’ve ever spent time Googling symptoms like fatigue or mood swings, you’ve probably come across the term “hormone imbalance” as one of the possible contributing factors. But what exactly is a hormone imbalance and how is it cured? Hormones are chemicals that tell your organs what to do and when. They’re incredibly important to…
