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Functional Medicine Gut Health

Functional Medicine Gut Health

May 12, 2023

Introduction to Functional Medicine Gut Health The patient-centered approach of functional medicine focuses on identifying and treating the underlying causes of diseases in gut health. It is a personalized approach that considers the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contributing to an individual’s health. One of the critical areas of focus in functional medicine is […]

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Functional Medicine for Inflammation

Functional Medicine for Inflammation

May 11, 2023

Functional medicine is a rapidly growing field that takes a holistic approach to healthcare. Functional medicine is different from conventional medicine because it looks for the root causes of illness instead of treating symptoms as they happen. It does this through making changes to one’s lifestyle, diet, and other interventions. Chronic inflammation is one area […]

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Functional Medicine and Hormones

Functional Medicine and Hormones

May 10, 2023

Introduction to Function Medicine Functional medicine is a healthcare philosophy emphasizing identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases and health conditions. Unlike conventional medicine, which tends to treat symptoms with drugs or surgery, functional medicine aims to restore the body’s natural function by addressing the root causes of health problems. Hormonal imbalances are […]

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Which Disease Disorder is Treated with Hormone Replacement Therapy_

Which Disease/Disorder is Treated with Hormone Replacement Therapy?

May 8, 2023

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that replaces hormones to alleviate hormone deficiency or imbalance symptoms. Hormones are crucial in many bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and sexual development. Hormonal imbalances can cause various health problems, including diseases and disorders. This article will explore some diseases and disorders treated with HRT. Diseases and […]

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Hormone Pellets vs. Other Hormone Replacement Therapies

Hormone Pellets vs. Other Hormone Replacement Therapies

May 4, 2023

Pellet Hormone Therapy has been widely used for years to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, androgen deficiency, and other hormonal imbalances. Several forms of HRT include oral, transdermal, topical, vaginal, injection, and hormone pellets. In recent years, hormone pellets have gained popularity as an option for HRT due to their unique advantages.  Placing hormone pellets […]

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Principle of Functional Medicine

Principle of Functional Medicine

May 4, 2023

Functional medicine is an integrative and personalized approach to healthcare that seeks to identify and address the underlying root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. The principles of functional medicine consider a patient’s unique genetic makeup, lifestyle, environment, and medical history. Developing a customized treatment plan to optimize overall health and wellness. The […]

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