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You may be familiar with the term Functional Medicine (FM) but what does a FM doctor do? How is it different than what your regular doctor does? The FM physician takes a completely different approach to your healthcare needs and the process of taking you from sickness to health is nothing like what you have experienced…
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How is integrative medicine different than functional medicine? These two terms are often used interchangeably but there is a difference between the two. This article will explain how they are different and how they relate to traditional medicine. Let’s first consider Integrative Medicine (IM). It is probably most easily described as a blend of different…
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Migraine headaches are a neurological disorder that affect more than 3 million Americans. This chronic health condition can have devastating effects on one’s life, in fact, the World Health Organization considers migraines one of the 10 most disabling conditions in the world! Women are about 3x more likely to suffer with migraines than men and only…
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If you are among the millions of American who suffer with sinus problems or allergies then you understand how these chronic problems can interfere with normal daily life. Very often sinus problems are due to various allergies which cause inflammation, swelling, excessive mucus secretion and even infection. The real problem however is not the sinuses…
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We have all had temporary stomach upset and problems going to the bathroom, but for individuals suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) the discomfort and inconvenience can be disabling. Not to be confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; IBS is a common digestive tract disorder that affects the…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a growing health problem in the United States. According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2011-2013, approximately 9.5% of children between the ages of 4-17 have been diagnosed with this condition and boys are more than twice as likely to be affected. In fact over 13% of all boys…
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Many people suffer from adverse reactions to common, everyday foods. In fact, approximately 15 million Americans and over 10% of children in the United States have allergies to foods. A food allergy occurs when your immune system mistakes food for an enemy and attacks it. This attack directed at food leads to the unpleasant reaction one…
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This is part 2 of the article that discusses functional medicine and how you may benefit from it. In the first half of this article we looked at WHY your body may be malfunctioning and importance of determining what has caused your body to struggle and fail to maintain health. Now we will examine HOW…
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Diabetes has become a significant healthcare issue for millions of Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 29 million Americans have diabetes which is about 10% of the population. This condition is often considered “harmless” by many people who suffer with it but the fact of the matter is that diabetes is the 7th…
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Millions of Americans are struggling with obesity and according to the National Institutes of Health 68.8% of adults are overweight or obese. Why are Americans having so much difficulty maintaining a healthy weight? A significant factor contributing to the obesity epidemic in this country is to the way we are eating. We are eating too much…
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