Functional Medicine

Have you ever wondered how your symptoms may relate to nutritional deficiencies or imbalances? What does your blood reveal about your health? Functional Medicine in Northbrook will help you connect the dots - identifying the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms.

Your body’s biochemistry is as unique as your thumbprint. Your metabolism is shaped by the complex interaction of genetics, age, lifestyle, and environmental stresses.

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  • Do you feel unwell, yet your doctor says all of your tests are “normal”?

  • Do you want to finally uncover what’s really happening with your health - so you can start feeling great again?

  • Do you want to take proactive steps to protect your health and wellness and lower your risk of illness?

If so, Functional Medicine may be right for you!

What Is Functional Medicine?

Research shows that many chronic conditions are linked to lifestyle - and often preventable. Modern stress, reduced physical activity, processed foods, chemical exposure, and pharmaceuticals all place strain on the body, reducing resilience and paving the way for disease.

At Nucare in Northbrook, Dr. Bloom—graduate of Functional Medicine University—uses a root-cause approach to explore why a condition may be occurring. This begins with:

Symptom Profiling → Laboratory Analysis → Nutritional Management

Some of the advanced Functional testing available includes:

  • Comprehensive Blood testing

  • Adrenal Stress Index testing

  • Food Sensitivity/allergy testing

  • Gastrointestinal testing

  • Thyroid/Hashimoto’s testing

  • Intestinal Permeability/Leaky Gut testing

  • Amino Acid Testing

  • SIBO testing

Conditions That May Benefit From Functional Medicine:

  • Gluten Intolerance

  • Food Sensitivities / Allergies

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Anemia

  • Osteoporosis

  • Constipation

  • Gallbladder Dysfunction

  • Autoimmune Disease

  • GLP-1

  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

  • Celiac Disease

  • Elevated Blood Sugar

  • Elevated Cholesterol

  • Hypothyroid

  • ADHD

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue

When interpreting blood chemistry lab results, there are two different types of ranges, Pathological and Functional. Most conventional doctors interpret lab results using only pathological ranges, which detect disease once it is already present. Functional Medicine takes it further—using functional ranges to identify imbalances and risks before they develop into serious conditions. For most people, the goal is to identify developing medical problems and prevent them from manifesting into serious medical conditions.

Dr. Bloom has dedicated hundreds of hours of advanced training in functional blood chemistry analysis. This allows her to uncover subtle patterns—such as inflammation, insulin resistance, adrenal dysfunction, immune stress, anemia and nutrient deficiencies—that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Functional Blood Chemistry vs. “Regular” Blood Testing

Functional Blood Chemistry Evaluations

Healthy people have blood chemistry findings that fall within a fairly narrow range. Significant deviations from the optimum range may indicate a variety of poor health conditions.

Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis takes the age-old procedure of blood chemistry and gives it a much overdue makeover. We look at your blood results in such a way to discover patterns of dysfunction and treat them before they become a serious problem. These may include cholesterol, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, blood sugar regulation, thyroid function, inflammation, hypoglycemia, digestive issues, adrenal function, gall bladder dysfunction, liver enzymes, immune function, anemias, autoimmune, allergy and food sensitivities, bone loss, fatigue, etc.

By identifying these patterns early, you can take steps to restore balance—before symptoms escalate.

What Vitamins Should I Be Taking?

Take Control of Your Health. Your body has the power to heal when given the right support. At Nucare in Northbrook, Dr. Bloom and her team provide a personalized, science-based approach to help you feel your best.

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One of the most common health questions has no one-size-fits-all answer. Your body’s needs depend on genetics, stress, diet, lifestyle, and current health challenges. Everyone has different needs and challenges at different times in their life. At Nucare we:

  • determine which nutritional products are appropriate for your individual needs.

  • design and implement a nutritional program to restore your body to its natural, healthy state.

  • provide early detection of potential health conditions.

What our patients are saying about us…

  • "Dr. Bloom is exceptional! After a NUCCA adjustment, the pain in my lower back disappears, and I feel straighter and more balanced. It’s still amazing to me how the atlas adjustment helps my entire body!"

    —Cathy S., Evanston, IL

  • “Before seeing Dr. Bloom, it seems like I was always in pain. I’ve been seeing Dr. Bloom for about 2 months now and am extremely grateful for how much she has helped my neck and low back. I’m able to do the things I want to do and get away with it! I feel well again!"

    —Janet N., Long Grove, IL

  • "I had tennis elbow that would not go away. After only 3 ARPwave treatments the pain is gone and it hasn’t come back again. Remarkable! I recommend the ARPwave and Dr. Bloom to anyone!"

    —Daniel W., Chicago, IL

  • “Dr. Bloom was my last stop before surgery. I tried everything for 2 years to get rid of my low back pain. In a just 3 weeks NUCCA and Dr. Bloom have changed my life, I no longer have back pain! I wish I found her sooner. I tell everybody about NUCCA and Dr. Bloom!”

    —Judy P., Highland Park, IL

  • “I was referred to Dr. Bloom by my internist to help with sciatic pain. It was my first time seeing a NUCCA Chiropractor. In just a couple of weeks my pain, which I suffered from for 8 years, was completely gone. I can walk long distances and wake up without any pain now. Just amazing! Dr. Bloom’s amazing!”

    —Carol P., Wilmette, IL

  • “I suffered from headaches for 7 years. I had pain in my neck and shoulders that prevented me from sitting at my desk without being in pain. I still can’t believe such a gentle adjustment works so well. I feel great, I don’t suffer from headaches anymore and I am thankful for all that Dr. Bloom has done for me, I feel like myself again!!”

    —Amy D., Northbrook, IL

  • “Before experiencing NUCCA, I always had back and neck pain, which often spread throughout my shoulders. I have pretty bad scoliosis which makes one of my shoulders sit higher than the other. After my very first visit with Dr. Bloom, I felt completely different. It was incredible! All of my back and neck pain was gone and I feel great! My posture has improved as well. I’ve also noticed a boost in my energy levels and a lot fewer headaches since beginning treatment with Dr. Bloom. The results I’ve experienced are truly amazing and I would recommend NUCCA to anyone wanting to improve their overall health and get rid of their pain! This type of chiropractic is really wonderful!”

    —Julie S., Glenview, IL

  • “I came to Dr. Bloom with neck pain and tingling down my arm. I even had to stop playing tennis because the pain was unbearable. After seeing Dr. Bloom and after a few NUCCA treatments, I am now pain free and playing tennis again. I highly recommend Dr. Bloom!!!”

    —John K., Winnetka, IL

  • “I was in 2 Car accidents when I was younger and felt fine. It was only 6 months ago that I suffered excruciating low back pain and was diagnosed with a herniated disc. It was so painful that I didn’t think it would ever go away. My sister swore by the NUCCA treatments and insisted I see Dr. Bloom. After only several treatments my pain was gone! I continue to see Dr. Bloom when I feel a twinge. I am so thankful to have discovered NUCCA and Dr. Bloom!! I highly recommend her!!”

    —Lauren M., Kenosha WI

  • “I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was suffering and struggling from chronic pain for the past 2 years before discovering Dr. Bloom. I tried so many therapies that I was skeptical when first trying NUCCA. Dr. Bloom was very warm and caring and made me feel like I was in the right place. I couldn’t believe how gentle and effective the Nucca adjustment can be. It’s changed my life and now I know where to go when I’m out of alignment! Dr. Bloom is great at what she does!!”

    —Stephanie G., Arlington Heights, IL

  • “NUCCA has changed my life! When I first came into see Dr. Bloom, my whole body was leaning to the left, I just wasn’t straight. I had suffered from a herniated disc in the past and it would take months to recover. I new my disc was herniating again. A friend at work referred me to Dr. Bloom. I wish I went to see her sooner. I felt better and looked straighter in just days! Unbelievable!!"

    —Robert R., Libertyville, IL

  • “I had injured my right meniscus skiing 2 years ago. I ‘ve been having knee pain ever since and it’s caused me to stop working out. After only a few ARPwave treatments, the pain was gone. I couldn’t believe it! Now I work out regularly and I tell everyone at the gym about the amazing ARPwave!”

    —Carrie B., Waconda, IL

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