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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 does functional medicine include?
A doctor in functional medicine works holistically, considering the full picture of your physical, mental, emotional, and sometimes even spiritual health. They consider factors like diet, genetics, hormonal changes, prescription and over the counter medications, and other lifestyle components.
What are the benefits of functional medicine?
- Focus on patient-centered care and treatment.
- Use a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.
- Focus on chronic conditions.
- Focus on alternative medicine/treatments.
What is the difference between functional medicine and integrative medicine?
Functional medicine seeks to identify and treat the underlying cause of your condition. It centers on the idea that one condition may have many causes or one cause can have many conditions. Integrative medicine uses a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes to treat and heal the whole person.
How successful is 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.
What does functional medicine include?
A doctor in functional medicine works holistically, considering the full picture of your physical, mental, emotional, and sometimes even spiritual health. They consider factors like diet, genetics, hormonal changes, prescription and over the counter medications, and other lifestyle components.
What are the 7 systems of functional medicine?
- Assimilation.
- Biotransformation & Elimination.
- Defense & Repair.
- Structural Integrity.
- Communication.
- Energy.
- Transport.
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.
Can functional medicine help?
Functional medicine can help to correct an imbalance of substances within the body which may have come about as a result of illness, medication, or environmental or lifestyle factors.
What can functional medicine treat?
- Adrenal disorders.
- Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- Arthritis.
- Asthma.
- Autoimmune diseases.
- Cancer prevention.
- Cardiovascular disease.
- Diabetes.
What are the 7 systems of functional medicine?
- Assimilation.
- Biotransformation & Elimination.
- Defense & Repair.
- Structural Integrity.
- Communication.
- Energy.
- Transport.
What are the advantages of functional medicine?
Functional doctors provide a multi-disciplinary approach to treating and understanding your illness. With specialized training and access to providers in a variety of disciplines, you receive care that looks at all aspects of your life, not just your medical history.
What is the goal of functional medicine?
The functional medicine model of care offers a patient-centered approach to chronic disease management. It seeks to answer the question, “Why are you ill?” so you can receive personalized, effective care for your needs. Functional medicine providers spend time listening to you and gathering your medical history.
How successful is 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.
What does functional medicine include?
A doctor in functional medicine works holistically, considering the full picture of your physical, mental, emotional, and sometimes even spiritual health. They consider factors like diet, genetics, hormonal changes, prescription and over the counter medications, and other lifestyle components.