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As a functional medical doctor in Naperville, I see people every day who are searching for a different approach to their health problems. Many are tired of the “pill for every ill” or they simply have not made any progress toward better health in the traditional health care model. Most of our patients are from Chicago and its surrounding communities but we have worked with people throughout the country and around the world.  As the top Chicago functional medicine doctor, learn more about our type of healthcare now.

What Is A Functional Medicine Doctor?

The simple answer to this question is that I help people restore normal function in their bodies. Health and disease are at the opposite ends of the functional spectrum. When your body is able to functional properly/functional, the result is health and well-being. When your body is not working properly it results in disease and unwanted health problems.

Do you know what you are looking for?

When I meet with an individual for the fist time, I will ask them what they hope to get out of working with a functional medicine doctor. Common responses include: “I just want to feel better”, “I want to know why this is happening to my body”, “I don’t want to keep taking all of these medications” or “My other doctors have not been able to help me.” I am also seeing many more patients who have been told by their doctor to seek the guidance of a functional medicine doctor. 

Functional Medical Doctor can help your body, help itself.

This sounds good, but how do we do that?

We can’t help your body if we don’t know the root cause of the problem. To shed light on your unique situation, we will ask you a lot of questions about your health and your lifestyle habits. Then we run specialized tests. These tests may include blood tests, urine, saliva, and stool tests. We use different samples taken from the body to help identify the root cause and location of the problem.

Then we use this information to create a plan to get your health back on track. This usually consists of changes in diet, dietary supplements to treat deficiencies, lifestyle modification and sometimes a person’s mindset needs to be addressed.

Most people need more direction and support than a list of dos and don’ts. This is why we provide regular check-ins with your doctor and health coach.

How is functional medicine different than what my doctor does?

One of the main differences between traditional medicine and functional medicine is that functional medicine makes every effort to work with your body, not ignore it.

Let me explain what I mean by “ignoring” your body. When your body is having difficulty keeping itself balanced, it makes you aware of it. Maybe you feel tired, or you can’t lose weight, or you experience pain. Traditional medicine relies in medications to make the problem go away. You might get a drug to suppress your appetite, or a drug that knocks you out so you can sleep, or a pain reliever. Not much (if any) attention is given to why you have these the problems, and drugs are used to mask problem.

There is a flaw with this approach to “healthcare” because these drugs don’t actually make your healthier, they just make you unaware of the problem(s) in your body. The reason you have a health issue is because your body is struggling to correct itself. You don’t have insomnia because you have an Ambien or deficiency.

This is why medications have side-effects; a side-effect is nothing more than a new dysfunction occurring in the body as a result of the drug.

There are of course situations where medications are necessary and the best form of treatment available. I am not against the use of medications; I do believe however that we rely too heavily on them.

Functional medicine doctors are looking for the root cause of your health issue, why it is happening to you. We work with your body and normal biological processes. I don’t use medications in my office. Instead of relying on a drug, I use diet, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications.

Doctors (myself included) and medications don’t heal people and never have. The only thing that has ever healed a body, is the body itself. Only the body, and its countless biological process working together can heal the body and keep it healthy.

The best thing you can do for your body and health is remove excessive burdens placed on it and give it what it needs to perform healthy biological functions…lighten the load and give it a hand so to speak. Treat your body the way you would treat a best friend.

Is there a functional medicine doctor near me?

Functional medicine is not for everyone.

Seeking professional functional medical advice is essential for maintaining good health. Professional integrative medical advice can help identify potential health problems before they become serious. Additionally, professional medical advice can provide valuable information about lifestyle changes that can improve overall health and well-being. For example, a doctor can provide advice on proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

Furthermore, professional medical advice can provide guidance on how to prevent or reduce the risk. Specifically focused on developing certain diseases and medical conditions. Finally, professional medical advice can help ensure that any medications prescribed are taken in the correct dosage and at the right time. Seeking professional medical advice is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding serious medical issues. 

If this article resonates with you, wonderful!  You are willing to do some work to get better, then functional medicine might be a good option for you. For more information about functional medicine and my office go to our website.

The purpose of functional medicine is:

Understanding how the body works, knowing how and where to investigate health issues, knowing what to look for, understanding the significance of what is found and creating a plan of action to reverse and correct the root cause the health problems.

My wish for you…health, happiness and a better quality of life!

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