What can a functional medicine doctor do for me?

Functional medicine doctors use specialized training and techniques to find the root causes of complex illnesses. They may investigate multiple factors causing a condition, or they may look into multiple conditions causing one symptom.

Can functional medicine doctors diagnose?

Functional medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness.

What is the goal of functional medicine?

The goal of Functional Medicine is to assess the root cause of your problems, and then to help affect a sustainable lifestyle change so you can lead a happier healthier life.

What are examples of functional medicine?

Examples of functional medicine include acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, chiropractic medicine, osteopathic medicine, body movement therapies, tai chi, and yoga.

Does functional medicine really work?

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.

Is functional medicine worth the money?

If you are tired of being sick, open-minded to alternative medicine, and ready to get out of your comfort zone, functional medicine is 100\% worth the investment for your health! Functional medicine can be used to treat a wide range of health issues.

Are functional doctors MDS?

After completing their education, an MD or DO may choose to be a practicing functional medicine doctor by basing their care on uncovering the underlying cause of illness and disease and developing an extremely close relationship with patients.

Is a functional doctor an MD?

Functional Medicine Education & Training After completing their education, an MD or DO may choose to be a practicing functional medicine doctor by basing their care on uncovering the underlying cause of illness and disease and developing an extremely close relationship with patients.

How long does it take for functional medicine to work?

3-6 months
How long does it take to get results? Results vary by each person. Some people feel dramatic improvement within the first month, others may take a bit longer. Our standard programs are for a minimum of 3-6 months.

Is functional medicine safe?

Functional Medicine considers the whole body both in the diagnosis stage and the treatment stage. Functional Medicine treats the root cause of an illness, not just the symptoms. Functional Medicine uses treatments that are much safer and with fewer negative side effects.

Can functional medicine help anxiety?

The functional integrative and internal medicine approach to anxiety and depression is simple: Remove negative influences on brain health, and replace them with healthy, functional nutrients, foods, and coping strategies.

Why are functional medicine doctors not covered by insurance?

They do not want to pay claims, but they do not necessarily care all that much that health care costs continue to go up, and they do not care that much either about devoting a lot of resources or time and attention to getting people healthy, keeping them from getting sick in the first place.