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…
Hormone Imbalances
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…
How Do You Treat Fatigue? It’s Not Just About Sleep
Tired of feeling fatigued? Fatigue can make every day feel exhausting. If you’re struggling to find motivation, lacking energy, and having trouble sleeping at night, then you might be suffering from fatigue. There are many potential reasons you might be experiencing this, so it’s important to identify and treat the root cause. Functional medicine is…
Brain Fog: Can Your Cloudy Thinking be Explained?
What is brain fog? It’s not a medical condition in itself, but it’s a symptom we frequently see attached to other medical conditions. Are you experiencing an inability to focus? Struggling to remember things? Generally lacking mental clarity? Finding it hard to think of the right word? These are all classic symptoms of brain fog,…
