Primary consultation

Your body does not exist in parts but represents a coherent, integral system. And approach for each problem is supposed to be comprehensive.
All people are different.

And what is good for one can be harmful for another.
Especially,  when we talking about treatment. That is why the approach to each patient is supposed to be personalized.
Functional medicine is an approach to healthcare that aims to identify and address the underlying causes of diseases and health issues.
Instead of just treating symptoms, functional medicine  focus on understanding the complex interactions between various systems in the body and how they contribute to overall health.

Key principles of functional medicine include:
1. Holistic Approach: Considering the whole person, including lifestyle, environment, and genetics, to understand the underlying causes of health problems.
2. Personalized Care:
Tailoring treatments to each individual based on their unique biochemistry and circumstances.
3. Patient-Centered:
Placing the patient at the center of care, involving them in the decision-making process, and empowering them to take an active role in improving their health.
4. Prevention:
Emphasizing the importance of preventing health issues by addressing lifestyle factors, nutrition, and other root causes.
As a functional medicine practitioner,  I use a combination of traditional medical practices, integrative therapies, and lifestyle interventions to support the body's natural healing processes. This approach often involves in-depth consultations, comprehensive testing, and a focus on long-term wellness.
A functional medicine consultation typically includes several components:
1. Comprehensive Health History: I will gather detailed information about your medical history, lifestyle, diet, stress levels, sleep patterns, and environmental exposures to understand your overall health.
2. In-Depth Questioning: Expect detailed questions to uncover potential root causes of health issues. This may involve exploring symptoms, their timing, and any patterns that emerge.
3. Diagnostic Testing: Functional medicine often involves specialized tests that may go beyond standard blood tests. These can include assessments of nutrient levels, hormone balance, genetic factors, and markers of inflammation.
4. Holistic Examination: I will conduct a physical examination, considering not only the symptoms but also looking for signs that can provide insights into the functioning of different body systems.
5. Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on the gathered information, a personalized treatment plan is developed. This plan may include dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, nutritional supplements, and sometimes conventional medical treatments if necessary.
6. Patient Education: I often emphasize patient education, helping individuals understand the connections between various aspects of their health and providing tools to make informed decisions about their well-being.
7. Follow-Up: Regular follow-up appointments are common to assess progress, adjust the treatment plan, and address any new developments.
Functional medicine consultations tend to be more time-intensive compared to conventional medical appointments, allowing for a more in-depth exploration of the individual's health. Keep in mind that while functional medicine can be beneficial for many, it's essential to work collaboratively with healthcare providers and, when necessary, integrate conventional medical treatments.
Prevention is a major emphasis of functional medicine. You may avoid most of the problems and treat most of the diseases just by modifying your nutrition, and lifestyle, managing your stress and sleep habits.
Fix your gut to stay healthy and fix your hormones to stay young.
Don't treat just your symptoms. It will give you temporary relief. Impact on the cause. These are how functional medicine works.