Tri-Cities Functional Medicine
Our team examins the origins of an illness and suggests prevention and treatment methods to battle complex and chronic diseases.
We use the principles of Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Mind-Body Medicine, and Positive Psychology to help you reach your full potential.
We Offer:
Patient-Centered Care: By listening to the patient and learning his or her story, we can tailor treatments that address the individual's unique needs.
An Integrative, Science-Based Healthcare Approach: We look “upstream” to consider the complex web of interactions in a patient's history, physiology, and lifestyle that can lead to illness. The unique genetic makeup of each patient is considered, along with both internal (mind, body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total functioning.
Tri-Cities Functional Medicine
Address
105 Woodlawn DrJohnson City, TN 37604
(423) 301-6964
www.tcfxmed.com
Hours
Mon:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:
Closed
Sat:
Closed
Sun:
Closed
Service Locations:
Sullivan County, TN, Bristol, TN, Arcadia, TN, Bloomingdale, TN, Harrtown, TN, Holston Valley, TN, Spurgeon, TN, Tri-Cities, TN, Walnut Hill, TN, Elizabethton, TN, Greeneville, TN, Morristown, TN, Blountville, TN, Bluff City, TN, Kingsport, TN, Jonesborough, TN, Colonial Heights, TN, Bristol, VA, Abingdon, VA
Abdominal Pain
Stomach Pain Prevention and Treatment
Abdominal pain is a source of frustration for many people. Whether you're dealing with a mild stomach ache or sharp, distracting pain, it's worth learning about what causes abdominal pain and where to get help. Symptoms of abdominal pain can include things as mild as indigestion, yet can be as troubling as intense pain that lasts days at a time.
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Abnormal Periods
A Checklist to Identify Signs of an Abnormal Period
One woman's "abnormal period" might be another woman's version of normal. This article explains the baseline gynecologists use to determine if your period is abnormal, why it is abnormal, which symptoms are a cause for your concern, and which treatment options are available to you to mitigate an abnormal menstrual cycle.
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Acne
Whiteheads, Blackheads and Pimples
Acne can damage your confidence and self-esteem. Most associate acne with teenagers and puberty, but a growing number of adults suffer from the condition as well. Acne can ultimately cause scars, so it should always be taken seriously.
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Acne Treatment
Happy, Healthy Skin
Acne takes many forms: Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts are troubling and difficult to deal with, especially when they occur in adults (adult acne). There is no one best acne treatment, but there are several options available to those suffering from this condition.
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Active Couch Potato
An active couch potato gets regular exercise, but spends a lot of time sitting.
Active couch potatoes are people who get regular exercise, but they end up sitting most of the day as a result of circumstance. Research shows that trips to the gym can't undo the effects of a day spent sitting. Even if a person is getting a fair amount of exercise, sedentary habits usually outweigh exercise.
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ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Attention Deficit Treatment for Adults & Children
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a general term used by the public and the media to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults.
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Learn About the Causes & Effects of ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one part of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders grouped into the term ADD - also called Attention Deficit Disorder. For many years, medical professionals considered ADD and ADHD to be separate conditions, but today both are treated the same way.
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Adrenal Fatigue Treatment
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) May Treat Adrenal Fatigue
Your insomnia, body aches, and decreased libido may all be linked to your adrenal glands, which may be struggling to produce cortisol, a crucial hormone that helps regulate your “fight-or-flight” response. When your body is under extreme stress your adrenal glands can begin producing cortisol in disruptive fits and starts. Hormone replacement therapy may balance those levels and improve your symptoms.
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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
The Insufficient Production of Hormones in the Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands, as part of the body's endocrine system, are primarily responsible for producing cortisol, as well as aldosterone. Adrenal insufficiency refers to the reduced ability to produce these steroid hormones which regulate everything from metabolism to blood pressure. Effective testing and treatment are available to counteract adrenal insufficiency.
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Age Spots and Liver Spots
Fight Back Against the Signs of Facial Aging
Age spots, also called liver spots, are flat tan, brown or black spots of darker pigmentation (skin coloring) that appear on the skin of the face, neck, shoulders and arms. There are many cosmetic and aesthetic treatments designed to lighten or eliminate their appearance.
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Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
A New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heartbreaking condition where an individual gradually plunges into a state of dementia, losing cognitive function, memories and essentially who they are. Alzheimer's is the most common of neurodegenerative diseases. However, new research shows that different approaches may provide a breakthrough in combating the progression Alzheimer's.
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Amenorrhea
Understand the Impact of a Missed Cycle
The menstrual cycle in women is essential to reproductive health. When menstruation is absent or extremely delayed, this is the condition known as amenorrhea. Amenorrhea can affect women of any age. This condition can lead to infertility issues.
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Angioedema
Learn About the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Angioedema
Angioedema is a skin condition with symptoms similar to hives which develop in response to certain triggers. Angioedema is distinguished from hives primarily by swelling that occurs beneath the surface of the skin. Surface swelling may occur, but not nearly as prominently as what goes on below the skin.
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Anxiety
Understand the Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
Living with anxiety is a difficult and common problem for many people. Anxiety can range from mild feelings of nervousness or tension to profound, crippling fear or panic attacks that keep you from enjoying life, holding a job or even going outside.
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Arthritis
Rheumatoid and Other Forms
Arthritis is a condition where a joint or several joints become inflamed and painful. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common of these are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Asthma
Discover More about the Treatment and Management of Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which the airways contract and swell in response to certain triggers such as pet dander or stress. The severity of each attack can vary, and symptoms include difficulty breathing and coughing. It is important to detect asthma as early as possible to treat it with medication.
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Autism and Gut Health
The GAPS Diet May Improve the Lives of Autistic People
The GAPS diet is an elimination diet that lasts several years, and is designed to reduce autistic traits by improving gut health. It is based on the theory that toxins produced by gut bacteria cause autism. The GAPS diet is purported to also reduce symptoms of ADHD, dyslexia, and schizophrenia.
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Back Pain
Fight Back Against Pain
Back pain can occur in a number of ways. It can be dull or sharp, local or spread over a large muscle group. Back pain can be experienced as muscle spasms or numbness in the leg that extends below the knee.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Chronic Stress
Treat Stress with Hormones & Relaxation
We all deal with stress, from work to family and everything in between; stress is a part of the body's natural fight-or-flight response. When you're constantly feeling stressed, however, you have a condition known as chronic stress. There are many factors that contribute to chronic stress, and a similarly high number of treatment options.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Insomnia
Achieve Better Sleep with BHRT
Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but when the condition happens repeatedly it can begin to affect multiple aspects of your life. Insomnia can impact your ability to function at school, in the workplace, and even at home.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women
Menopause, Hormones and Aging
Hormones play a crucial role in the functioning of your body. Their levels and balance, also known as female hormone harmony, are extremely important to your health, mood, and well-being. As a woman ages, her body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormones fall to unhealthy levels creating a hormone imbalance in your body. Female hormones must stay in perfect hormonal balance for your body to function optimally.
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Bioidentical Hormones
Achieve Hormone Balance Naturally
Bioidentical hormones are chemically and biologically identical to the hormones produced naturally in the body. These plant-derived hormones are used as a part of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, a treatment designed to restore the natural hormone levels in men and women. Bioidentical hormones are most commonly associated with the treatment of menopause and low testosterone, but they have many other uses as well. Bioidentical hormones can be used to treat both men and women.
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Bioidentical Pregnenolone Replacement Therapy
Improve Mood, Cognitive Function & Your Sex Drive
Pregnenolone is a precursor hormone. A precursor hormone leads to the production of other key hormones in the body. Like all hormones, pregnenolone can become imbalanced. This type of hormonal imbalance has many major symptoms and leads to many different health conditions. Hormonal imbalance can be treated through the use of bioidentical pregnenolone, a form of bio-identical hormone replacement.
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Bioidentical Progesterone Replacement Therapy
Optimize Your Progesterone Levels Naturally
Women face a number of unique health challenges. Many of these stem from the processes of menstruation and pregnancy. These functions of the female body are regulated in part by the hormone progesterone. When the body produces too much progesterone, it can lead to a decrease in estrogen levels. Producing too little progesterone causes problems, as well. Bioidentical progesterone replacement is a treatment created to help women overcome these issues and enjoy a better quality of life.
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Brain Gut Connection
The Effects of Gut Inflammation on Mental Focus
The gut, which helps the body digest food and convert it to energy, is an essential part of a healthy digestion system. The gut is home to thousands of different bacteria, some of which have positive effects on health and some of which have negative. Recent medical studies indicate that there may be a strong connection between mental health and gut health. This is known as the brain-gut connection.
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Brain Health and Cognitive Function
Keep a Sharp Mind
The mind grows wiser with age, but age adversely blunts a mental edge, diminishes computing power and causes memories to fade. It doesn't have to be that way though. Anti-aging professionals may recommend a number of techniques to ward off the negative effects of time.
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Chronic Pain
Coping with Constant Pain
Any pain that lasts for a period of months or longer is considered chronic pain. Chronic pain has many symptoms and causes, from pre-existing conditions to recent injuries. Chronic pain can make life difficult, but you don't have to go it alone.
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Cortisol Hormone Replacement Therapy
Stress, Energy and Hormones
Everyone deals with stress, from minor issues to major life crises. Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is a steroid hormone that dictates the body's energy and stress levels. Cortisol is the motivating factor for what is typically called the "fight or flight" response. Cortisol is good for the body as a whole, but imbalanced cortisol levels can have lasting, damaging effects on health.
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Dementia Treatment
Nerve Cell Damage Affecting Memory and Judgment
Although 60-80 percent of dementia cases involve Alzheimer's Disease, dementia can result from many other medical conditions in which injury or disease damage nerve cells in the brain and disrupt normal mental function. Certain causes of dementia offer no cure, while others like medicine interactions can be easily addressed.
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Depression
Chemical Imbalances and Chronic Sadness
Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.
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Depressive Disorders
Depression is not Inescapable, Climb out of Depression Today
Depressive disorders are characterized by a severe sense of hopelessness, irritability, fatigue, and loss of interest in things that were once previously enjoyed. Depression can be pervasive, recurrent, or seasonal, and can affect nearly every aspect of someone's life. Thankfully, depressive disorders can be treated with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
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Detox
Detoxing May Help You Feel Better and Reduce Your Pain
Detoxing is an alternative medical practice used to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and improve health by cleansing your body of toxins. By using one or more recommended detox methods, you may improve your health and quality of life without pharmaceuticals or surgery.
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DHEA Hormone Replacement
Discover the Importance of DHEA, Our Most Abundant Hormone
DHEA is a key hormone for human survival. As a precursor to male and female sex hormones, DHEA drives important bodily systems/functions including metabolism, sexual/reproductive processes, energy, mood and several others. However, once we hit age 26 or so, our natural DHEA levels start to decrease, leading to health problems.
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DHEA Hormone Replacement Therapy
The 'Mother of All Hormones'
Dehydroepiandrosterone, more commonly known as DHEA, is one of the most crucial hormones your body produces. Sometimes referred to as the "mother of all hormones," DHEA is secreted by the adrenal glands and plays a role in sexual function and even acts as precursor to other hormones in your body, such as estrogen and testosterone. DHEA imbalance can cause a variety of serious symptoms.
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Dietary Supplements
Vital Nutrients for Optimal Health
Proper supply of vital nutrients is essential to your well-being and optimal health. Your body needs a well-balanced diet and necessary dietary supplementation for desired mental and physical performance.
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Digestive Enzyme Deficiency & Disorder Treatment
Discover the Possible Benefits of Digestive Enzyme Supplements
Digestive enzymes help the body break down and digest food; when someone has a digestive enzyme deficiency or disorder, they may suffer stomach pain and indigestion. Over-the-counter enzyme supplements may be able to relieve these symptoms, while prescription pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs) are used to treat conditions like cystic fibrosis.
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Dysthymia
Long Term Depression Treatment
Dysthymia is a long-term form of depression. People with dysthymia will have the same struggles as someone with another type of depression including loss of interest in activities, disrupted sleep patterns, low energy, and feelings of sadness.
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Eczema
Causes, Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment of Eczema
Eczema is the common name for the dermatology condition known as atopic dermatitis. This condition is defined by the appearance of red, itchy skin. Eczema can occur in people of any age. Many suffering from eczema deal with decreased confidence, increased frustration and even difficulty sleeping. While there is no cure for eczema, symptoms can be improved and mitigated with treatment.
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Elimination Diet Guidance
Eliminate Your Food Allergy with an Elimination Diet
For those living with food intolerance or food allergy, every meal can feel like a game of Russian roulette. Each fork-full could be the one to set off that dreaded allergic reaction. One way to eliminate the risk is with a doctor supervised elimination diet.
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Endometriosis
Treatment for Pelvic Pain, Excessive Bleeding & More
Endometriosis is a women's health disorder that involves the soft tissue known as endometrium, which normally lines the inside of the uterus. This condition can lead debilitating, even crippling pain. Those suffering from endometriosis are often unaware that they have been affected.
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Enlarged Adenoids (Adenoid Hypertrophy)
Learn About Symptoms, Treatments, and Diagnosis of Adenoid Hypertrophy
The adenoids are a region of lymph tissue which function as part of the immune system to detect and react to unknown or unwanted particles. Adenoids typically shrink throughout our lifetimes, often disappearing by adulthood. Adenoids may become enlarged from infection or as a part of the normal development process.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS)
Could you be an adult living with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS)?
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOS) is a chronic condition affecting your Esophagus. Once thought to be a child condition, more and more adults have been diagnosed with EOS over the past few decades. Affecting those with allergies, asthma, respiratory infection, and heartburn, are you one of the countless new cases every year?
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Estrogen (Oestrogen) Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause, Age and Women's Health
Low estrogen levels can cause numerous health issues. Though the estrogen hormone is commonly associated with perimenopause and menopause, low estrogen levels can occur for other reasons. Estrogen replacement therapy, or ERT, provides relief from the many debilitating symptoms caused by low estrogen levels.
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Estrogen Dominance
Women's Health & Hormones
As doctors learn more about hormones, it becomes clear that hormonal imbalance is caused by more than an overabundance or deficiency of any one hormone. Rather, your body's endocrine system is a delicate balance of multiple hormones. This is the case with estrogen dominance syndrome, a condition that's caused by overproduction of estrogen coupled with underproduction of progesterone.
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Estrogen Level Testing
A Blood Test Can Reveal if You Have Unhealthy Estrogen Levels
Estrogen plays an important role in a woman’s puberty, menstrual cycle, fertility, and menopause. An estrogen level test can detect too high or too low levels of estrogen which can affect bone and reproductive health.
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Explore the Complexities of the Female Sex Hormone
Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics from puberty to menopause. Men also produce estrogen, as do animals (all vertebrates and many species of insect). Estrogen is capable of diffusing through the membrane of cells and binding to estrogen receptors.
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Fibromyalgia
Tender Points and Trauma
Fibromyalgia can be defined as pain felt throughout the entire body. The effects are long lasting and are specifically experienced in the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The pain may also feel like it is in your joints, although fibromyalgia does not physically affect these areas.
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Food Addiction
Improve Your Life and Stop Food Addiction Today
Food addiction affects people physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially. Many food addicts become preoccupied with food and often plan their lives around food. Food addiction treatment is designed to help you reestablish a healthy relationship with food and allow you to return to a life of improved health.
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Food Allergies
Learn More about How to Detect and Prevent Food Allergies
Food allergies are an immune response to triggers found in the food we eat. Food allergies can be life-threatening, as exposure to triggers typically occurs in the mouth and throat. Food allergies may trigger anaphylaxis and require immediate assistance. Food allergies may also cause symptoms like hives or digestive issues.
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Food Allergy Testing and Treatment
Understand the Food Allergens that Trigger Your Reactions
A food allergy is a severe condition and should never be self-diagnosed. Simply avoiding the food you suspect may be causing a reaction could lead to more serious issues such as malnutrition. That's why if you suspect that you may have a food allergy, the first step is to seek the advice of a qualified professional.
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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES)
Is Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis a Super Protein Intolerance?
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) is a unique form of protein intolerance, it presents with a delayed reaction of severe diarrhea and vomiting. FPIES is a severe reaction to specific foods, most notably milk and soy, but rice, grains, oats, chicken, egg, peanuts, potatoes, fruit and fish can cause symptoms.
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Food Sensitivity Test & Treatment
Identify and Treat Food Sensitivities
Allergic reactions to certain foods can be immediate and even life-threatening, but when your body's reaction to a food happens over time, symptoms are more subtle and can thus be more difficult to identify and target. There are testing methodologies and treatment modalities that can tease out and treat these less obvious food intolerances or sensitivities.
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Free Radical Reduction
Are Free Radicals the Source of Your Illness?
Free Radicals. You've probably heard the term. No; a free radical is not a free-love-hippie-movement or a group of dissident radical fanatics. They are actually a byproduct of our own existence, and are oxygen based molecules that can react with other molecules, change their structure, their function and cause harm.
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Functional Medicine
The Underlying Causes of What Ails You
Functional medicine is devoted to discovering the underlying causes of chronic medical conditions. Viewing your body as an integrated system, functional medicine uses a systems-oriented approach to patient-centered care.
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Functional Nutrition
You Are What You Eat
Have you ever heard the statement "you are what you eat?" In functional nutrition, it's truer than ever. Functional nutrition operates on the understanding that the food you eat will either help or harm your body.
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Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Chronic Disease
Your Gut and Chronic Disease
Your gastrointestinal system is responsible for processing and utilizing food as nutrition and energy. There are many well-known medical problems that can arise in the gastrointestinal (GI) system including inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or Celiac disease, but there may be much more to the gut's story and its role in treating long-term illness.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD may be the Source of your Never-ending Worries.
Sometimes we worry. We care, want things to be perfect, want to get ahead of future. However, if this becomes our usual state, something may be wrong. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, also known as GAD, is a mental health condition where you may have trouble turning that worry off.
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Geriatric Care
Maintain Your Quality of Life
As we age, it becomes more important than ever to schedule regular appointments with a health care professional. It's important to enjoy a healthy life while remaining independent. Your doctor will likely recommend a physical examination regimen and wellness plans to suit your individual needs.
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Geriatric Care
Fight Aging with BHRT
As we age, it becomes more important than ever to schedule regular appointments with a health care professional. A geriatric care physician can help you maintain the quality of your lifestyle. Your doctor can create a physical examination regimen and wellness plan to fit your individual needs.
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Gluten Sensitivity
Treatment and Testing for Gluten Intolerance
Gluten refers to the substance that is found in many bread products and other foods. Gluten provides the elasticity found in dough and is frequently added to foods as a thickener. Those with gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance have issues digesting this substance, leading to many side-effects.
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Graves' Disease
Symptoms, Causes, and Functional Treatment
Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes your thyroid gland to secrete too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the center of your throat behind the Adam's apple. There are many other reasons why your thyroid may be overactive, but Graves' is the only cause triggered by the immune system.
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Gynecomastia
BHRT and Male Breasts
Male breasts, or gynecomastia, are a condition that's both embarrassing and dangerous. Breast growths can occur in men of any age and sometimes signify a serious illness. Thankfully, gynecomastia is treatable with cosmetic surgery.
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Hair Dye Allergies
Learn How to Detect and Treat Hair Dye Allergies
With the growing number of people striving to look younger, there is no shortage of demand for hair dye products. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the growing risk of hair dye allergies. Chemicals commonly found in hair dyes (including PPD, ammonia, and peroxide) may trigger an allergic reaction.
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Hashimoto's Disease
Your Thyroid and BHRT
Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Hashimoto's disease causes the body's immune system to function incorrectly, resulting in damage to thyroid cells and the inability to manufacture thyroid hormones.
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Hay Fever
Enjoy Springtime Again!
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, describes the combined allergic reactions to airborne allergens like pollen and animal dander. Common symptoms can include sneezing and itchy eyes. Treatments for hay fever are numerous and include removing the allergen or using medications such as antihistamines to alleviate symptoms.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)
Treatment for Heavy Period Bleeding & Menstrual Pain
Menstrual bleeding is a normal part of the female reproductive cycle. Many women, however, experience excessive or prolonged bleeding during their period. This is the medical condition known as menorrhagia. Menorrhagia can be frustrating and debilitating.
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Heavy Metal Testing
Understand and Treat Mercury & Lead Poisoning
The body needs certain metals in small quantities to perform essential functions. Iron, for example, makes up a large part of the hemoglobin in your blood which carries oxygen to all of your cells. Copper helps in the production of collagen, and zinc promotes healthy skin.
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Holistic Cleanse and Detoxification
You May Remove Bodily Toxins with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Proponents of holistic cleanses and detoxifications believe these treatments can remove toxins from your body to increase your energy and strengthen your immune system. Since there are many different cleansing and detox programs available, ask your healthcare provider to find or create one that suits your symptoms and lifestyle needs.
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Holistic Digestive Health
Armies Run on Their Stomachs, Holists Say You Do Too
For the naturopath and the holistic, alternative, and integrative models of medicine, the stomach reigns supreme. Diet and nutrition can be traced back as the root of many health issues. That said, digestive health is often the first step to a healthy you. Could this be your answer?
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Holistic Infertility Treatment
Holistic Medicine may Hold Your Answer to Infertility Struggles
A large portion of couples trying to conceive these days are faced with the heartbreaking reality of infertility. It can be a long road. That being the case, many couples have embraced an integrated approach, looking toward non-traditional and alternative options as both a last resort and first option.
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Holistic Medicine
Focusing on the Mind, Body & Spirit for Optimal Wellness
Holistic medicine seeks to help you with an all-encompassing treatment that focuses on everything from traditional medications, diet, and exercise to more alternative forms of care such as acupuncture and chiropractic massage.
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Holistic Sinusitis Treatment
The Holistic Model for Identifying, Managing and Eliminating Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a term commonly used to refer to either acute or chronic inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities. The cause of chronic sinusitis is unknown and traditional treatments only provide temporary relief of symptoms. Various holistic treatments - including natural healing and Chinese medicine - may provide alternatives to traditional approaches in Western medicine.
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Holistic Stress Management Techniques
Identify, Manage and Eliminate Your Stress
Stress can be broken down into two parts, the stressor and reaction to that stressor. Bills, finding time, going to the DMV. Our natural response over long periods can be placing strain on our mental and physical health.
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Holistic Treatment for Abnormal Periods
Restore Regularity to Your Menstrual Cycle
One person's "abnormal period" might be another's version of normal. This article explains the baseline gynecologists use to determine if your period is abnormal, why it is abnormal, which symptoms are a cause for concern, and which holistic treatment options are available to mitigate an abnormal menstrual cycle.
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Holistic Treatment for Back and Neck Tendonitis
Could Your Severe Back and Neck Pain Actually be Tendonitis?
Most of us have probably experienced tendonitis at some point, the legs, feet and hands being affected very often, but back and neck tendonitis can cause just as much-if not more-pain and discomfort, interfering with your ability to conduct daily life.
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Holistic Treatment for Better Mental Health
Holistic Treatments for Improving Mental Health, a Body First Approach.
Improving your mental health or treating a mental health condition is a very personalized experience; what may work for someone may not be the best treatment option for you. Taking a body first approach, holistic treatment of mental health focuses on the body as a way to treat the mind.
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Holistic Treatment for Bladder Dysfunction
Trouble Urinating may Signal a Larger Problem, Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder dysfunction, also known as voiding dysfunction, is a condition during which you can't effectively urinate and empty your bladder. This can be an embarrassing, painful and possibly serious problem that--if left untreated--could lead to infection and eventually cause organ system failure. Seek holistic treatment today to regain control of your life.
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Holistic Treatment for Hormonal Imbalance
Take Back Your Life and Control Hormonal Imbalance Today
During perimenopause, the change in hormones can make everyday issues feel insurmountable and life difficult to enjoy. Hormonal imbalance can leave you feeling exhausted and beyond frustrated, but holistic treatment options aim to treat your mind, body and soul to achieve optimal health.
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Holistic Treatment for Migraines
The Pain, Nausea and Sensitivity of Migraines Needn't Control You
A migraine is a severe, debilitating form of headache where sufferers typically experience sensitivity to light, sounds and experience nausea. The intense pain can last for a few hours or a few days, leaving you incapacitated until the attack runs its course.
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Holistic Treatment for Seasonal Allergies
Understanding Holistic Options for Preventing & Treating Seasonal Allergies
Why some people suffer from seasonal allergies while others seem immune is not entirely understood. Traditional treatments oftentimes provide only temporary symptom relief. Holistic treatments--from homeopathy and natural healing to Traditional Chinese Medicine--may provide alternatives to traditional allergy treatments in order to treat the underlying issue driving your allergies.
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Holistic Treatments for Abnormal Periods
Hormone, Herbal, and Acupuncture Therapy may Relieve Abnormal Period Pain.
A hormone imbalance or gland dysfunction can cause fatigue, moodiness, or cramping and make your periods extremely heavy, too light, or absent. Your integrative medicine provider can correct your imbalance with hormone therapy, acupuncture, and botanic medicine. As each treatment has their own benefits and side effects, your provider can help you decide which treatment is best for you.
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Hormone Balancing
Hormone Level Optimization
Hormonal imbalance is quickly becoming recognized as a serious medical condition. The problems that many men and women previously attributed to aging are now known to stem from imbalanced or depleted hormones. Hormone balancing is a treatment created to rectify this problem by restoring and rejuvenating the body's natural hormones. The most popular type of hormone-balancing treatment is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
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Hormone Level Testing
Saliva, Blood and Urine Tests
Many people find themselves concerned with their hormone levels. Imbalanced hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone and DHEA can cause serious health problems. Hormone level testing gives doctors a way to analyze your current hormone levels to see if you are deficient or overloaded with any particular hormone.
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Hormone Replacement for Erectile Dysfunction
A Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Arises - BHRT
Erectile dysfunction is a condition suffered by many men. It is characterized by difficulty or the inability to produce and maintain an erection during sex. This telltale symptom is often accompanied by a decrease in libido. Erectile dysfunction is, in many cases, caused by an imbalance of androgen hormones.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Cortisol Imbalance
Discover the Diversity and Importance of the Steroid Hormone Cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is known primarily for its involvement in stress reactions. Cortisol also plays a key role in regulating weight, blood pressure, and immune system function. The ratios of estrogen to testosterone and DHEA to insulin are influenced, in part, by cortisol.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Andropause
The 'Male Menopause' and HRT
Sometimes referred to as male menopause, andropause is a dramatic reduction in testosterone production that may occur in middle-aged men. Men can start losing their testosterone as early as the age of 35. This gradual reduction means that the resulting symptoms of andropause can slowly build with time.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Chronic Fatigue
Feel Energetic Again with BHRT
If you've been experiencing severe exhaustion that's lasted longer than six months, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). If left unchecked, CFS could not only leave you at a loss for energy, it could begin to diminish your quality of life.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Depression
Struggling with Hormonal Imbalance
Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Endometriosis
Stop the Progression of Endometriosis Today with BHRT!
Endometriosis is a painful condition which affects many women. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue (which lines the inside of the uterus) on the outside of the uterus. This tissue can become trapped within a woman's body during menstruation and cause irritation, scarring, and cysts.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
Low-T and Your Love Life
There are a number of factors in a man's body that play a role in forming an erection. It is a combination of physical properties such as the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels as well as mental and chemical attributes involving the brain, hormones, and emotions.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Hormone-Induced Pain Treatment
Fibromyalgia can be defined as pain felt throughout the entire body. The effects are long lasting and are specifically experienced in the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The pain may also feel like it is in your joints, although fibromyalgia does not physically affect these areas.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Headaches
Treat Hormone-Induced Headaches & Migraines
Headaches have been experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. For example, up to 90% of adults have reported experiencing tension headaches, and 28 million people in the United States alone have had a migraine. There are currently 150 different categories of headaches that vary in intensity, cause, and cure.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hormonal Imbalance
Balancing Hormone Levels for Optimal Wellness
Many people unknowingly suffer from hormone imbalance. Imbalanced hormones can cause a host of medical problems and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Hormone imbalance is a general term that can refer to upset levels of any variety of your body's natural regulatory substances.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes
Don't be Blindsided by Hot Flashes, Try BHRT Today!
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause in women. Although their cause is unknown, it is widely agreed upon that they are linked to the hormonal changes which characterize this period. Hot flashes are typically defined by a sudden feeling of immense warmth throughout the upper body.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Hormones & Your Thyroid Gland
When your body produces too much thyroxine (an overactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism results leading to many trouble symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and sudden weight loss. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help to balance your hormones and bring you relief!
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hypothyroidism
Harness the Power of Hormones to Combat an Underactive Thyroid
An underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, occurs when you thyroid gland fails to produce enough T3 and T4. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an effective solution to help raise these levels and to alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the condition.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Joint Pain
Find Long-Term Relief for Joint Pain Today With BHRT
Joint pain can cause an often-debilitating amount of pain. Joint pain may come in the form of arthritis or from severe wear and tear over time. While many suffering from joint pain seek relief from over-the-counter painkillers, it's often possible to eliminate chronic joint pain in the long term.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Low Libido
Natural Treatment to Enhance Sexual Health
Low libido in both men and women creates strained relationships, increased stress levels, fatigue and poor self-esteem. Often caused by a hormonal imbalance, low libido is successfully combatted through the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, a natural treatment that focuses on optimizing your hormone levels.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Memory Loss
Natural Treatments to Bolster Your Memory
Occasionally forgetting things is just a normal fact of life. It's even somewhat expected that we'll lose portions of our memory as we age. Aside from these natural phenomena, a significant loss of memory could be a serious condition that should not be ignored.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Symptoms and Causes of Menopause
Menopause refers to the end of a woman's menstrual cycle. Typically starting in the 40s or 50s, women lose the ability to produce eggs, which causes estrogen levels to drop and monthly menstruation to cease. Menopause is a natural part of women's health, but there are many menopause treatments that mitigate or reduce problems associated with the condition.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
Strengthen Bone Health with BHRT
Menopause can cause a drop in estrogen levels in women which can be detrimental to bone health. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can replace the deficient estrogen in your body to help maintain bone mass and prevent the onset of osteoporosis symptoms.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for PCOS
A Hormonal Imbalance that Could Cause Serious Health Problems
In addition to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, the ovaries produce small amounts of male hormones. In some instances, the ovaries produce larger quantities of these chemicals, leading to a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
BHRT for Women's Health
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe extension of the symptoms that occur during premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Between 2% and 10% of menstruating women experience PMDD. The physical symptoms of PMDD, such as breast tenderness, fatigue, and bloating, are similar to PMS, but the emotional conditions can be debilitating. They can interfere with a woman's life at work, school, or home, keeping her from the doing the things she loves, or even from interacting with friends and family.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Enjoy a Happier Life through BHRT
A woman's regular menstrual cycle can bring about more than 150 symptoms, both physical and emotional. They generally show up during the time between her ovulation and menstrual bleeding in what's called the luteal phase. The luteal phase usually begins about 14 days from the first day of her last menstrual period. Premenstrual symptoms can arise at any point during this phase and continue through the second or third day of the menstrual period.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Sex Drive
Boost Your Sex Drive with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Thyroid Disorders
Restoring Balance to Your Thyroid Hormones
Your thyroid gland is critical to the overall health of your body. In certain instances, your thyroid gland can dysfunction, causing your thyroid to produce too much (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone. To restore your overall wellness, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can naturally help normalize your hormone levels.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
Return to Normal Life
Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and make enjoying your life difficult.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Vaginal Dryness
Fight Back Against the Irritation and Discomfort of Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is a condition most women suffer from at some point in life. Insufficient vaginal lubrication, at its core, is caused by a fluctuation of certain hormones, namely estrogen and progesterone. Hormonal imbalance is a common problem amongst women during menopause. Treatments exist to correct this and relieve symptoms.
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Hormone Therapy Memory Loss Treatment
HRT and BHRT for Memory Loss
Memory loss is a common problem countless men and women are forced to face. Short lapses or spots in memory are frequent in menopausal women. This is because the hormones that fluctuate the most during the process of menopause are involved in the body's ability to process and store memories.
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Hormones and Weight Gain
Bio-Identical Hormones & Your Body Weight
For many years, physicians and researchers struggled to connect the dots between hormones and their role in weight loss. Women have long known that food cravings and sluggish metabolisms were very real problems that made it hard to lose weight, but convincing the medical world of their link to weight was difficult. Recent studies have linked hormones and weight gain, indicating that hormonal treatment for weight loss is a viable option.
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Hot Flashes (Hot Flushes)
Hot Flashes Treatment
Hot flashes sometimes referred to as hot flushes, are an uncomfortable, irritating condition to deal with. They can interfere with your life and make ordinary situations frustrating. Hot flashes in women are usually quick and often debilitating.
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Hyperpigmentation
Treatment of Darkened Skin
Hyperpigmentation is the term given to a series of medical conditions that darken the skin. This skin darkening typically occurs in small patches and is possible in nearly any part of the body. Like many skin conditions, hyperpigmentation can be hereditary or a symptom of a much more serious medical problem.
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Hyperthyroidism
Your Over-Productive Thyroid
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid makes too much of the thyroid hormone, called thyroxine. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, and hyperthyroidism can speed up your metabolism to above-normal levels.
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Hypogonadism
Treatment of Low Testosterone
Hypogonadism, or low testosterone, is often misdiagnosed by the patient due to the fact that the symptoms are similar to andropause, or the male menopause. The most common symptoms of hypogonadism include low libido, fatigue, depression, memory loss, difficulty concentrating and irritability.
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Hypothyroidism
Your Underproductive Thyroid
When the thyroid gland fails to produce enough T3 and T4, this causes a condition known as hypothyroidism. An underproductive, underactive thyroid can result in variety of serious health complications and can make life difficult.
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Indoor Allergies
The Source of Your Allergies May Be Homebased
When it comes to the nuisances that allergies inflict, the household may be considered one's place of solace, the single place where refuge from allergy symptoms is ensured. For some, however, entrance into the home might strike discord: watery eyes, a scratchy throat, congestion--the telltale signs you're suffering from indoor allergies.
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Inflammation
Treating Short Term & Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is your body's way of protecting itself from invaders and pathogens that could harm your body. It could be easy to mistake inflammation for infection but it's quite the opposite. Infection is caused by bacteria, virus or fungus and inflammation is your body's response to these invaders.
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Insomnia
Trouble Falling Asleep
Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but when the condition happens repeatedly it can begin to affect multiple aspects of your life. Excessive insomnia can impact your ability to function at school, in the work place, and even at home.
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Interstitial Cystitis
Painful Bladder Syndrome Causes & Symptoms
Painful bladder syndrome, known medically as interstitial cystitis, is a problem that many men and women deal with. Even a mild case of interstitial cystitis can wreak havoc on everyday life and cause intense pain. Thankfully, there are interstitial cystitis treatments.
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Iodine Deficiency
Iodine, Thyroid and Functional Medicine
Iodine is an essential trace element found in very small amounts in the human body. Even though it doesn't take a lot of iodine to keep your body functioning normally, it can be hard for some people to get enough. According to Medscape, 29% of people in 130 countries around the world live in an iodine deficient area.
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Joint Pain
Knees, Elbows, Hands and Tension
Living with joint pain can hurt, but it doesn't have to be hard. Your joints are crucial to comfortable movement and everyday life. Symptoms of joint pain include inflammation, soreness, discomfort, and reduced range of movement.
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Ketogenic Diet
Through Burning Fats, the Ketogenic Diet Treats Epilepsy and Obesity
The ketogenic (keto) diet replaces your body’s carbohydrate intake with fat to promote fast weight loss. Does it work? For some people, yes –but only in the short term. And with some caveats.
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Leaky Gut Syndrome
Intestinal and Bowel Permeability
Leaky gut syndrome is the common name for intestinal and bowel permeability. This condition can cause a number of frustrating symptoms that make your life difficult. Leaky gut is relatively unique in that it can both cause and result from other conditions. Any condition that inflames or damages the intestines, such as Crohn's disease, carries a risk of causing leaky gut syndrome.
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Low Libido
Boost Your Sex Drive
A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.
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Low Testosterone
Fix Your Low-T Problem
Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for developing the testes during puberty. It contributes to male attributes such as facial hair and a deepened voice, while affecting a man's libido and even his mood.
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Low-dose Naltrexone
Low-dose Naltrexone Could Be the Long Awaited Chronic Pain Cure
Originally approved in the mid-eighties to treat opioid addiction, naltrexone, a "glial cell modulator" called "low-dose naltrexone" has been found to reduce the symptoms of chronic pain conditions. Those with fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and complex regional pain syndrome have claimed a reduction in pain thanks to LDN.
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Melatonin Hormone Replacement Therapy
Restore Your Sleep Balance
The hormone melatonin regulates your body's sleep cycle, also known as a circadian rhythm. The sleep cycle can be upset by changes in lifestyle and habits, but may also deteriorate with a melatonin deficiency. Melatonin hormone replacement therapy, a form of HRT, can correct your circadian rhythm. This can help you beat insomnia and return to normal, healthy sleep.
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Memory Loss
Stay Sharp with Age
Occasionally forgetting things is just a normal fact of life. It's even somewhat expected that we'll lose portions of our memory as we age. Aside from these natural phenomena, a significant loss of memory could be a serious condition that should not be ignored.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Multiple Debilitating Conditions
Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe a number of disorders that happen all at the same time. If you suffer from metabolic syndrome, it could be due to the genetic makeup you inherited from your parents, problems associated with being overweight, or the result of leading an inactive lifestyle.
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Metabolic Testing
Understand Your Metabolism & Long-Term Health
Metabolic testing (also called a comprehensive metabolic panel or CMP) is a set of blood tests that provides information about your body's metabolism, or ability to convert and use energy. This energy is responsible for all of your body's functions including breathing, digesting food, circulating blood, eliminating wastes from the body and much more.
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Metal Allergies
Metal Allergies May Induce Contact Allergic Dermatitis
Metal allergies refer to contact allergic dermatitis upon exposure to metal. This is frequently diagnosed after someone reacts to a piece of jewelry, typically containing nickel. Nickel is often used in the manufacturing of metal alloys. Almost all metal jewelry is believed to contain some amount of nickel.
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Micronutrient Testing
Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals and Your Health
Vitamins and nutrients play a large role in both diet and overall wellness. Without proper levels of these substances, sometimes referred to micronutrients, you may be putting your health at risk. Micronutrient testing is a diagnostic process created to test levels of key vitamins, minerals and more.
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Mitochondrial Disease
Symptoms and Functional Treatment for Mitochondrial Disease
In your body, each and every cell works in unison - from the largest organ systems to the tiniest individual cells. But even the slightest change in the function of one component can cause this system to change dramatically. Mitochondria are a perfect example of this.
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Mood Disorder
Mood Disorders: Hidden Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Mood disorders cause a pervasive change in mood. However, mood disorders are mild versions of well known conditions, depression and bipolar disorder. Because mood disorders are relatively unknown, they commonly go undiagnosed. Don't let their "milder" symptoms fool you though, mood disorders are still serious.
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MTHFR Testing
Genetic Testing and Identification of MTHFR Defects
The MTHFR gene, known medically as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is responsible for producing a key enzyme that serves many functions in your body. This MTHFR gene can become defective or mutated, which may have damaging impacts on your health.
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Treatment
An Allergy-Like Reaction to Chemical Pollutants
Chemical sensitivities arise when an allergy-like reaction occurs in response to different kinds of chemical pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, solvents and even perfumes and other artificial fragrances. Understanding if these chemical allergies are at the root of your condition is key to developing a treatment plan that can help you to effectively address your symptoms.
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Muscle Loss
Building Strength with BHRT
As you get older, you lose muscle mass. Muscle loss, also called muscle atrophy, is the gradual reduction of muscle tissue. Some muscle loss occurs naturally due to age, but it may also indicate a more serious medical condition. If you're dealing with reduced strength, you need to get help.
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Natural ADHD Treatment
Natural Treatment May Improve Cognition and Focus in ADHD Patients
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong developmental disability that affects focus, cognition, memory, and executive function. While the most common treatment for ADHD is stimulant medication, not all patients respond well to this treatment; many ADHD patients may benefit from natural treatments like therapy, diet, and dietary supplements.
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Natural Anxiety Treatment
Safe Remedies to Treat Anxiety as a Whole - Body, Mind & Spirit
Anxiety is a condition characterized by excessive and persistent nervousness, worry, fear, irritability and sleep cycle disruption. Holistic solutions for anxiety focus on addressing root cause issues such as neurotransmitter depletion and adrenal support. This approach is advantageous in that it helps to naturally relieve anxiety while also addressing imbalances throughout the body.
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Natural Arthritis Pain Relief
Holistic Therapies for Chronic Pain Relief
Finding relief for troubling arthritis symptoms can lead to the habitual use of prescription medications, injections and creams with troubling side effects. Natural arthritis treatments--from vitamins and herbs to topical creams and poultices--can reduce arthritis symptoms safely and with no side effects, if their use is managed properly.
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Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
The Safer, Natural Alternative to Synthetic Hormones
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a way to supplement low hormone levels which result in conditions such as depression, menopause, andropause, perimenopause, hot-flashes, low libido and many others. Bioidentical hormones offer a safer alternative to synthetic hormones by using naturally occurring hormones as the bases of their treatment.
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Natural Eczema Treatment
Natural Eczema Treatments May Reduce Itching and Prevent Future Outbreaks
Eczema is the name for a group of skin conditions that cause itching, inflammation, and scaly skin. It is caused by an overactive immune system and is often comorbid with allergies. Eczema treatment is usually aimed at reducing itching, but can also target the immune response that causes inflammation.
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Natural Fibromyalgia Treatment
A Holistic Approach to Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. While traditional treatment often relies on the use of medication, natural fibromyalgia treatment instead works to address underlying biochemical imbalances that contribute to your painful symptoms.
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Natural Hair Loss Treatment
Slow or Reverse Hair Loss Naturally & Effectively
With hair loss on the rise, people are exploring natural remedies to restore their hair without the pain or side effects of conventional treatments and surgeries. From vitamins to scalp massage with rosemary oil, you may be able to prevent, slow and even reverse your hair loss.
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Natural High Blood Pressure Treatment
Natural Solutions to Manage Hypertension Effectively
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition which affects more than 85 million Americans. While it often does not produce any symptoms, the condition does require treatment to avoid serious health complications. There are natural hypertension treatment options available which can help restore healthy blood pressure levels.
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Natural IBS Treatment
Restore Function to Your Digestive System with Holistic Treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic medical condition which can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. Until recently, therapy for IBS has focused on symptomatic relief but fails to address the underlying cause. Holistic treatment provides natural solutions which target dietary, physiological and psychological imbalances.
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Natural Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
Alleviate Painful Bladder Symptoms Naturally
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is an inflammatory condition of the bladder characterized by urinary urgency, frequency, and chronic pelvic pain. Traditional IC treatment typically involves pharmacological measures; however, the results of conventional treatment are often unsatisfactory. Interstitial cystitis natural treatment, including dietary modifications and natural supplements, focuses on healing the bladder to reduce IC's painful symptoms.
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Natural Leaky Gut Syndrome Treatment
Repair the Intestinal Lining to Restore Your Wellbeing
Leaky gut syndrome is a condition caused by an increase in intestinal permeability that leads to harmful substances like bacteria, undigested food particles, and other toxic substances to easily escape into the bloodstream, wreaking havoc on the body. Natural treatment for leaky gut includes dietary and lifestyle changes that can have a lasting impact on one's health.
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Natural Lupus Treatment
Medication and Diet Can Treat Lupus Symptoms and Prevent Flares
Lupus is a lifelong illness characterized by the body's immune system attacking the body's own organs and tissues. Symptoms include pain, rashes, weight loss, arthritis, and fatigue. Treatment is aimed at reducing symptoms and preventing flares, and can include many types of medication, diet, and nutritional supplements.
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Natural Treatment for Constipation
Alleviate Bowel Dysfunction Naturally & Effectively
Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, straining during defecation due to hard stools, and a sensation of incomplete bowel movements. Conventional treatment relies heavily on the use of laxatives to provide relief; however, laxatives are not an effective long-term solution. Learn how to treat your constipation with natural solutions.
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Natural Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Natural Options for Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland, which is involved in almost every process in the human body, does not produce enough hormones. Symptoms can include hair loss, fatigue, jaundice, and depression. Treatment for hypothyroidism usually involves either natural or synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
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Natural Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Holistic Options to Control Your Blood Sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose or blood sugar. The condition is more likely to occur in obese individuals who live an unhealthy lifestyle. Research indicates that by modifying unhealthy habits and incorporating natural therapies, you can help to prevent, manage, and even reverse type 2 diabetes.
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Neurocognitive Disorder
Losing Your Mind: Neurocognitive Disorders Impair Cognitive Ability
As we age, there is an expected decline in mental acuity. This impairment in cognitive function is the core symptom of a group of conditions known as neurocognitive disorders (NCD). From Alzheimer's to Huntington's disease, each NCD has its own unique characteristics, symptoms and cause.
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Neurotransmitter Imbalance
Neurotoxins and Depleted Amino Acids
Neurotransmitters are molecules made out of amino acids that serve as the chemical messengers of the nervous system. They transmit information between the brain and the organs to control vital functions such as breathing and heart rate. Neurotransmitters are also involved in our cognitive functions such as thinking and memory, and can affect our emotions or sleep.
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Neurotransmitter Testing
Identify Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Begin Treatment
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are naturally produced in your body. Their main responsibility is to help facilitate communication from one neuron to the next across a synapse - which is a gap between two neurons. Identifying and managing neurotransmitter imbalances is facilitated with a neurotransmitter test.
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Neurotransmitter Therapy
Neurotransmitter Imbalance Treatment
Neurotransmitters are proteins found in the brain that control your mood, sleep patterns, eating habits, ability to focus, and much more. Healthy levels of neurotransmitters are necessary for these processes to work correctly.
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Nutraceuticals
Dietary Supplements, Vitamins, Nutrition & More
Nutraceuticals is a blanket term for the combination of nutrients, vitamins, dietary supplements, healthy foods and sometimes herbal products that contribute to overall wellness. Nutraceutical products are designed for a variety of uses and functions.
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Nutrition and Hormone Balance
Restore Hormonal Balance with a Healthy Diet
Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate body function - when imbalanced, your hormones often cause unrest in your body leading to a variety of health complications. By adhering to a healthy, well-balanced diet, you can not only maintain proper hormone levels, but you can also reverse a current hormone imbalance affecting your overall health.
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Nutritional Counseling
A Complete Lifestyle Plan
It's often overlooked, but food plays a major role in your health and wellness. Making the correct choices on what to eat can improve your overall physical and mental fitness, and can even help mitigate certain illnesses.
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Nutritional Deficiency
Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies in B12, D & More
Nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not absorb the necessary amount of nutrients it requires. Also known as malnutrition, nutritional deficiency can influence just about every system in your body, as well as your mental health. It may seem impossible, but many Americans suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to poor food choices
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Nutritional Healing
Nutritional Healing is More Than Just a Weight Loss Diet
Nutritional healing is a whole-body treatment that focuses on preventing and treating conditions, such as heart attacks and arthritis, with nutrition and a balanced diet. It accomplishes this goal through specific dietary changes and nutritional supplements. Results of nutritional healing can vary but may be seen within 4-6 weeks.
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Nutritional Support for Depression
Food as Medicine for Your Depression
Depression is overwhelming and can negatively affect your overall health - your mental wellbeing, after all, is largely responsible for powering your physical health. Naturally combat depressive symptoms by introducing healthy foods to optimize brain function and in turn positively influence your mood.
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Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements
Essential Fatty Acids to Support Overall Health
Omega-3 fish oil supplements are generally sourced from areas where freshwater fish reside. Omega-3 fish oil supports cardiovascular health, and helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure range and proper cholesterol levels. It can also benefit other areas of health, including supporting the immune system and providing better circulation for enhanced cognitive health.
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Osteoarthritis
Protect Your Aging Joints from the Perils of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common type of arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones degrades over time. Osteoarthritis pain results from excessive strain on your bones due to overuse. Preventing OA from taking effect, or managing your symptoms if you already have it, can be accomplished with the help of your healthcare provider.
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Osteoporosis
Slow & Prevent Bone Loss
The weakening of bones known as osteoporosis is a frightening prospect. Many face osteoporosis as they age, and with it see an increased risk of fractures and a decrease in strength. If you're aging, feeling weaker or think you may have osteoporosis you should get help immediately.
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Overweight
Understand the Health Risks of Excess Weight
Carrying too much body fat can increase your risk for a variety of health complications. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and many other conditions can be directly linked to being overweight.
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Oxidative Stress
Oxidation, Free Radicals and Antioxidants
There are a variety of health issues that can be influenced by oxidative stress. Because oxidation isn't limited to one body system or area, you may see the symptoms emerge in just about any part of the body.
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Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
Menstrual Cramps, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis & More
Menstruation is an important part of the female reproductive system. That being said, some women experience immense pain during their monthly period. Often referred to as painful periods or menstrual cramps, these issues are medically known as dysmenorrhea.
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
Diagnosis and Treatment of Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is a mental health condition that causes people to suffer from panic attacks. Panic attacks trigger sudden feelings of extreme fear and danger even when no real risk exists. Attacks can last several minutes or longer and may trigger strong physical responses.
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Pelvic Pain
Discomfort in Men and Women
When the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain begin to affect the way you function in your daily life, it is time to seek the help of a health care professional. Your doctor will most likely start with a physical exam to determine the exact area in your pelvis that the pain is originating from.
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Perimenopause
Hormonal Imbalance and Early Menopause
As women hit middle age, they become infertile and no longer menstruate. This is known as menopause. Perimenopause refers to the time before menopause begins - it literally translates to "around menopause." Due to fluctuating hormones, perimenopause causes significant symptoms that can affect quality of life. Today, there are more treatments than ever to mitigate the side effects and symptoms of perimenopause.
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Pet Allergies
Learn About the Symptoms and Treatments of Pet Allergies
Pet allergies are caused by allergic reactions to proteins found in the skin or bodily fluids of an animal. This is often triggered by exposure to pet dander. Symptoms of a pet allergy are often similar to those of hay fever, including having a runny nose, sneezing, or difficulty breathing.
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Poison Oak
Poison Oak Exposure Can Cause Skin Itching, Burning, and Blisters
Poison oak is found in wooded areas of the western United States. It causes skin irritation, rash, and blisters when touched. While brief exposure doesn’t usually cause symptoms, extended exposure can cause serious effects, while inhaling poison oak smoke can be fatal.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Male Hormones and the Female System
In addition to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, the ovaries produce small amounts of male hormones. In some instances, the ovaries produce larger quantities of these chemicals, leading to a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Portion Control
Understand Healthy Portions for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The challenge of taking in fewer calories leaves many men and women wondering just how much they should be eating-and most people are taking in too much. This makes portion control a crucial part of any healthy eating or weight loss plan.
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Post-Hysterectomy Menopause
Post-Surgical and Early Menopause
The cessation of the female monthly cycle, or menopause, typically occurs in women entering their late 40s or early 50s. Surgical menopause, which occurs after the removal of the ovaries, can occur in women of any age.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Extension of PMS Symptoms
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe extension of the symptoms that occur during premenstrual syndrome (PMS). About 2% to 10% of menstruating women experience PMDD.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Menstrual Cycle Help
Your physician can help you determine if the conditions you're suffering from are the result of premenstrual syndrome, and can recommend lifestyle changes and medications that can lessen the effects of your symptoms.
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Preventive Medicine
A Healthy Body and Mind
The best way to treat an illness is to prevent it from occurring. Preventive medicine is an important aspect of anti-aging medicine, where physicians focus on optimizing health, reversing the aging process, and preventing the body from going into a disease state.
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Probiotic Supplements
Supplement Your Health with the Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics seem to be a trend in healthy living that everyone's heard of, but few know what they do. Probiotics are tiny microorganisms said to provide health benefits when ingested. The use of probiotics was first conceptualized in the early 1900's, but not popularized until the 80's.
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Psoriasis
Causes, Risk Factors, Triggers, Symptoms and Treatment of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects many people worldwide. Those suffering from psoriasis experience a rapid build-up of cells on the surface of the skin. This leads the skin to have a thick, "scaly" appearance. This skin is typically itchy, painful and unsightly. Psoriasis is one of the most commonly treated dermatological conditions.
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Identify the Causes and Symptoms of RLS
Restless leg syndrome, also known as RLS, is a sleep disorder that affects many people. Those who have restless leg syndrome are often unable to sleep or sit for a long time, due to an irritation or pain in the legs that is only stopped by moving.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
An Autoimmune Disease That Causes the Painful Swelling of Joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune system disease that typically affects multiple, symmetrical joints in the body with painful swelling. While not curable, there are ways to manage the pain. In cases of chronic inflammation, RA can cause permanent joint damage and deformity.
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Rosacea
Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Rosacea
There are many conditions that affect the skin. One of the most common of these conditions is rosacea, which affects many people worldwide. Rosacea is a very visible skin condition, and as such can be very damaging to your self-confidence.
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Sciatica
Nerve Pain Treatment
The sciatica nerve begins in the lower spine, and extends down into the back of each leg. Some of its motor functions include moving the muscles behind your knees and in your lower legs. Sciatica symptoms can show up in a number of ways. Sufferers may experience pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Depression Occurring in the Fall and Winter Months
If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you usually feel depressed as the season changes from summer to fall, and the depression continues into the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder can also be experienced in the spring and summer but is less common.
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Seasonal Allergies
Sneezing, Congestion, Runny Nose? Could be Seasonal Allergies.
Fall and spring are the time of the dreaded seasonal allergies (Hay Fever). If you're the lucky half of the population who experiences sneezing, congestion and a runny nose, seasonal may be to blame for your mucous filled fall and spring.
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Shoulder Pain
Treatment to Alleviate Your Shoulder Discomfort
The treatment of shoulder pain depends entirely on the cause of the problem. If you are unsure of your diagnosis or the severity of your condition, you should seek medical advice before beginning any treatment. Your doctor can give you more detailed information about your shoulder pain.
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Sinusitis
Learn More about the Symptoms and Treatment of Sinusitis
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, causes painful inflammation or swelling in the cavities surrounding your nasal passages. While sinusitis does not always require treatment, you should make an appointment with a healthcare professional if your symptoms, which can include pain, swelling, or post-nasal drip, last longer than seven days
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Stress Management
Keep Your Tension Low
While stress itself is not a medical condition, it can have a very real effect on our health. Excessive anxiety can lead to a range of ailments including heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system. It can affect sleep and eating habits, leading to weight gain or a general "burnt-out" feeling.
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Sunscreen Allergies
Learn How to Detect and Treat Symptoms of Sunscreen Allergies
Sunscreen allergies are a form of contact dermatitis which can occur anywhere sunscreen is applied. Sunscreen may trigger symptoms of dermatitis, eczema, and angioedema. Sunscreen allergies are classified as a type of photo-contact dermatitis as symptoms commonly form on areas of the body which are exposed to the sun.
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Supportive Care for Cancer
Revitalize Your Weakened Immune System During Cancer Treatment
Cancer and cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can deplete your immune system and diminish its fighting abilities. Complementary cancer therapies including dietary supplements, IV therapy and healthy eating habits can help support the immune system and reduce the severity of side effects from chemotherapy.
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Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows doctors and patients to communicate health care information via technology.
Telemedicine, also referred to as telehealth, allows doctors to use electronic communications to review a patient's condition and prescribe treatment without the patient having to visit a doctor's office. Patients can use two-way video, smartphones, and other technologies to transmit health information to the doctor.
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Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The most common thyroid disorders include hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Having hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be both unpleasant and uncomfortable, but these thyroid conditions can be managed if properly diagnosed and treated.
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Imbalance
Understand this Crucial Hormone
Your endocrine system generates a multitude of hormones that serve crucial functions in your body. One of the most important is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Created in the pituitary gland, TSH is a precursor hormone. This means TSH is essential for the thyroid gland to release its hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
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Upset Stomach
Remedies to Settle an Upset Stomach
Saying that you have an upset stomach is a common way to describe indigestion, but the term doctors use to describe indigestion is known as dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is a functional disease that affects about 20% of Americans and can occur in any of the organs, muscles, or nerves comprising the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach and small intestine). Dyspepsia is a chronic condition that can be controlled with the help of a doctor.
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Uterine Fibroids
Subserosal, Intramural and Submucosal Uterine Growths
Uterine fibroids is the medical term for tumorous growths that occur in a woman's uterus. These tumors, while not typically cancerous or fatal, can cause a number of uncomfortable and painful side effects. Fibroids are also referred to as leiomyoma or simply myoma.
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Weight Loss Motivation
The Secrets of Healthy Weight Loss & Fitness
Staying motivated to lose weight can be difficult thanks to daily temptations and busy schedules. If you are struggle with weight loss motivation, there are plenty of options to help. Personal motivation can be improved by focusing on the good, setting goals and rewarding yourself are all very helpful.
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Wellness Clinic
A Vital Part of Any Medical Practice
A wellness clinic is a vital part of any medical practice that is devoted healthy living and prevention of illness and disease. The services a wellness clinic offers are designed to promote better health through physical, psychological or spiritual therapies.
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Wellness Evaluations
Unlock Ultimate Health and Vitality
Wellness evaluations are performed to monitor your current health status and prevent future illness from occurring. These thorough health exams include a consultation, physical exam, health screening and updating immunizations. There are a number of wellness screenings that should also be performed, depending on your age and gender.
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What Are Bioidentical Hormones
Discover the Difference Bioidentical Hormones Can Make
Traditional hormone therapy may lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Arguments have been made for the increased safety and effectiveness of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). This is because bioidenticals are designed to imitate the structure of your body's hormones.
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