A physician well trained in Functional Medicine would pay attention like a detail-oriented detective and explore unusual hints that might explain your illness.  Sometimes it might be related to certain genetic mutation that causes you to respond differently to certain conventional medicine treatment.  Sometimes it’s your sensitivity toward certain matters in what you eat, use, or exposed to in your daily routine.  Your doctor might look at how healthy your digestive system is, because gut health is related to a number of illnesses. an example: Caltech scientists finding a functional link between bacteria in the intestines and Parkinson’s disease)

We inspire our clients to not only go beyond treating their sickness, but also pursue a level of wellness not attained before.  Together, we collaborate.  You will benefit from partnering with a physician who explores a wider range of option with you.   It is a shared responsibility.  You need to be willing to adjust your lifestyle accordingly, to eat, rest, and have adequate physical activity.