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What is Functional Medicine?
In 2024, unlock the POWER of functional medicine in your natural healthcare. We can all use a little help in transforming and learning more about our bodies. Each one of us is different and unique. See what functional medicine testing can tell you about supplemental needs, nutritional health and what those persistent symptoms are telling you. New Year, New YOU!
At Deep Roots Natural Medicine, we are committed to getting to the ROOT of your medical condition and helping you heal. We can do this at an accelerated rate via a holistic modality known as Functional Medicine.
Functional Medicine is an integrative, science-based approach to health that focuses on detecting and addressing the root cause of symptoms. It combines progressive and traditional medicine, emphasizing the importance of diet and lifestyle in achieving wellness goals. Our approach is patient-centered, looking at the body holistically, as a collection of complex interconnected functional systems in relation to its environment. Functional medicine is, by nature, investigative and evidence-based, utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and laboratory testing to identify subtle dysfunctions or imbalances.
While conventional medicine focuses on detecting overt symptoms and diseases, functional medicine looks beyond the surface to get to the root cause. Treatment plans are customized according to individual patient needs, and patients are actively involved in the healing process. Personalized nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, customized nutritional supplements, stress management techniques, assistance with detoxification, lifestyle modification, and, only in isolated cases when necessary, prescription medications are used to help restore proper bodily function and balance.
Functional Medicine evaluates how cells function, repair, and maintain themselves. We’re looking at larger systemic functions in your body, including hormone production and balance, detoxification pathways, nutrient-cell interactions, neurotransmitter balance, immune system function, inflammatory responses, and the impact of the micro and macro environment on cellular function. Genetic makeup and its impact on biochemistry are also considered.
Deep Roots Functional Medicine Testing involves comprehensive blood work, stool, and saliva tests to assess how well organs and bodily systems are functioning. These tests provide a clear look under the metaphorical hood, revealing potential antibody involvement, proper operation of pathways, and indicators of malfunction. They also help detect food intolerances, heavy metals, nutritional deficiencies, parasites, gut health imbalances, improper hormone levels, unbalanced cortisol levels, and sub-optimal DHEA levels.
Functional Medicine differs from conventional medicine, which focuses on the symptoms of a disease and uses pharmaceutical drugs or surgery to suppress symptoms. Instead, functional medicine works to optimize cells on micro and macro levels, ensuring they function at their best and most efficient. We’ve had great success in addressing and treating various conditions with functional medicine, including aging, hormonal imbalances, menstruation issues, adrenal fatigue, allergies, autoimmune diseases, depression, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, infertility, menopause, testosterone deficiency, and weight gain.
Functional Medicine is a personalized and holistic approach that delves into the root causes of health issues, promoting optimal systemic function and enhancing overall quality of life. By combining the best of traditional and progressive medicine, functional medicine empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering a New Year, New YOU.
