Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine Assessment
Functional medicine plays a vital role by assessing how well the body is functioning and suggesting changes to make it work better before dysfunction manifests itself in disease. In today's world we are exposed to many chemicals that disrupt the functioning of the many processes in our bodies. When these external influences are combined with poor internal functionality, the result can include chronic illness, weight gain, fatigue as well as general symptoms that are difficult to treat.
We offer a Functional Medicine Assessment from The Wellness Prescription - an assessment developed with input from a variety of wellness disciplines to provide a well-rounded view of patient health. By measuring the eleven biomarkers of health - including zeta potential, inflammation, nitrates/ammonia and oxidation - we are able to build a custom health protocol designed to move you toward optimal health.
Functional medicine patients receive:
- Customized assessment of your biochemistry
- Personal consultation with Dr. Heather about your case
- Support team for making lifestyle changes
- Access to the latest FDA approved testing devices
- Educational pieces on the importance of balancing your body
- Specific nutritional handouts on what to add or take out of your diet
- Continued follow up care on your case to meet your health and nutrition/wellness goals
- Four doctors working on your case to ensure accuracy
- Customized nutritional analysis using Metagenics products
- A wellness team in your corner
Our team is committed to helping families and family members function better and be healthier. Our goal is to raise the next generation to be healthier than our generation, and to help our generation to achieve maximum wellness.
With advances in diagnosis and care, we can now accomplish this by identifying and addressing dysfunction of the body before it appears outwardly in the form of symptoms and disease. Think of your body as a fish tank. If the water in the tank becomes polluted, the fish become sick and may even die. Now imagine your cells and organs as fish and your body as a tank. If not properly cared for, the internal fluids within your "tank" become polluted, resulting in an unhealthy environment in which your cells and organs "swim."
The Functional Medicine Assessment utilizes urine and saliva analysis to show how nutrients and other elements are moving throughout your body. Saliva is used because it provides an overall picture of the body's internal cellular enviromnent. Urine represents what's being fliltered and removed by the body. By comparing the two, Dr. Heather can clearly see just how healthy or polluted your tank is. Once she understands how all of your body's organs and systems are working together, she can then determine which ones are not carrying their weight. At that point, a customized treatment plan - which may combine nutrition, pharmaceutical grade supplements, dietary programs, and exercise can be developed to treat and prevent chronic illness and promote long-term health.
Contact us to schedule your Functional Medicine Assessment or with any questions you may have about functional medicine or order yours online from our Online Store.
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