Why Personalized Healthcare Matters: The Functional Medicine Approach In today’s healthcare landscape, many people are turning to a more individualized approach to managing their health—a strategy that considers their unique needs, genetic makeup, and lifestyle choices. This is where personalized healthcare comes into play. Many practitioners are embracing the functional medicine approach, a custom healthcare…
Unlocking Health Potential: Exploring the World of Functional Medicine In recent years, Functional Medicine has emerged as a transformative approach to healthcare. It offers personalized, holistic care focusing on uncovering root causes rather than treating symptoms. This innovative method has gained traction worldwide, including in vibrant cities like Irvine, CA, where a health-conscious community and…
Functional Medicine 101: Understanding the Basics for Beginners In recent years, there has been a growing interest in alternative approaches to healthcare that focus on addressing the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. One such approach gaining traction is functional medicine. Often hailed as a more personalized and integrative form of healthcare,…
Functional Medicine for Women’s Health: Balancing Hormones Naturally Women’s health is a complex tapestry woven with intricate hormonal patterns. Hormones play a pivotal role in various physiological processes, influencing everything from mood and energy levels to reproductive health. Traditional approaches often focus on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalances. In…
Functional Medicine Doctors: Identifying the Root Cause of Disease In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, a paradigm shift towards personalized, patient-centric approaches has been gaining momentum. Functional Medicine emerges as a beacon of hope, emphasizing a holistic understanding of health and aiming to identify and address the root causes of diseases. In this exploration of…
Debunking Myths: Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, robbing them of their vitality and disrupting their daily lives. While traditional medicine often struggles to provide effective solutions for CFS, Functional Medicine emerges as a beacon of hope, offering…
Functional Medicine and Mental Health: How Does It Help Treat Anxiety and Depression? Mental health concerns continue to be one of the primary health challenges we collectively face in the 21st century. Anxiety and depression, unfortunately, are all too common in today’s fast-paced world. These conditions can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting your…
In 2012, the Figi family of Colorado Springs, Colo., launched a movement to legalize cannabidiol (CBD), when parents Paige and Matt began using it to help ease the symptoms of their daughter’s, Charlotte’s, Dravet syndrome. This rare genetic disorder, which was first thought by her doctors to be Epilepsy, causes terrible seizures, requiring round-the-clock care.…
One of the drawbacks of starting out fresh with a new doctor or health practitioner is the task of filling out reams of medical history paperwork that is always required prior to the initial visit. Many of you can easily recall sitting in a crowded office lobby, attempting to balance a clipboard on our lap…
If you enjoyed Part One in our series about the differences between traditional doctoring and Functional Medicine, you’re going to love today’s post. We here at Restoration Healthcare enjoy a well-reasoned analogy. Take this one for example: A doctor diagnoses disease like a detective investigates crime. An analogy lets us present a new concept by…