Functional Medicine
It’s increasingly evident that human diseases are most often related to lifestyle. It should be in theory preventable. Changes in habits in the western countries no doubt constitute stress to the human body. The stress of modern life; reduced physical activity; consumption of manipulated and processed food as well as chemicals including pharmaceuticals all contribute to our decrease resistant to disease.
Symptom Profiling à Laboratory Analysis à Nutritional Management
Dr. Bloom is a graduate of Functional Medicine University. Functional Medicine looks at the reasons WHY a certain condition may be occurring physiologically. Some of the functional nutrition testing that she offers includes:
· Comprehensive Blood testing
· Adrenal Stress Index testing
· Food Sensitivity/allergy testing
· Gastrointestinal testing
· Thyroid/Hashimoto’s testing
· Intestinal Permeability/Leaky Gut testing
· Hormone testing
· Heavy Metal Toxicity testing
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Conditions that may benefit from Functional Medicine and Supplement Guidance:
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Hashimoto’s
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Obesity
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Celiac Disease
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Elevated Blood Sugar
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Anemia
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Elevated Cholesterol
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Osteoporosis
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Hypothyroid
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Constipation
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ADHD
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Gallbladder Dysfunction
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Fertility
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Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue
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Premenstrual Syndrome
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Gluten Intolerance
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Food Sensitivities/Allergies
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Menopausal hormones
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“What Vitamins Should I Be Taking?”
This is one of the questions most frequently asked of a health care professional. The answer varies for everyone because everyone is different on a nutritional, biochemical, stress, hereditary, functional and dietary level. Everyone has different needs and challenges at different times in their life.
We encourage all of our patients to undergo a
Functional Medicine evaluation so that:
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We can determine which nutritional products are appropriate for your individual needs.
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We can design and implement a nutritional program to restore your body to its natural, healthy state.
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We can provide early detection of potentially life-threatening health conditions.
As nutritional awareness is increasing, many people are turning to nutritional supplements in an attempt to improve health and achieve internal balance. Our office offers a customized approach to help our patients determine what supplement program is appropriate for their individual needs.
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