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…
Chronic Pain
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…
Step-By-Step Guide to Treating Chronic Inflammation
Chances are you experience inflammation quite frequently in your everyday life – a twisted ankle, a sunburn, puffy eyes from a cold, insect bites. Inflammation occurs when something damages the cells in your body, causing it to release chemicals that make your immune system leap into action and defend against viruses, bacteria, and toxins. In…
Why am I Sore? Have You Ever Heard About Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a term used to describe widespread muscle pain and tenderness, which is often accompanied by fatigue, memory problems, and mood swings. Sound familiar? It’s a chronic health condition that is often triggered by something stressful. This could include an injury, an infection, an incident that cause emotional or psychological stress. It can come…
How is Functional Medicine Different Than Conventional Medicine?
Functional medicine is an exciting evolution in medical practice. It uses a systems-based approach to identify and treat the root causes of disease rather than just treating the symptoms. Practitioners understand that one condition can have many causes, and one cause can be linked to many conditions. This means it’s an excellent approach when it…
