Functional medicine is a parent-centered, collaborative medical approach that involves aspects of nutrition, alternative medicine, behavioral therapy, traditional medicine, and other disciplines. It advocates the idea that treatment should be holistic and personalized while empowering patients to reach their optimum level of health. The functional medicine model uses a deeper approach to learn more about the patient and get to uncover the immediate causes of the illness. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of having your nutritional and functional medicine Edmond, OK.

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What Is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine can be described as an integrative and personalized approach to patient healthcare by examining environmental, genetic, and lifestyle influences on their overall health. It also involves fully understanding the management, immediate causes, and prevention of chronic diseases to help patients achieve their optimal body functioning. Moreover, functional medicine does not oppose conventional medicine; instead, it uses it as the foundation on which to diagnose better, manage and prevent complex chronic diseases.

Functional medicine providers usually spend their time listening to your medical problems and collecting your medical history. They will use this information to determine the immediate causes(s) of your disease as well as other potential triggers such as allergens, poor nutrition, toxins, genetics, and stress. Once they fully understand the exact cause of your illness, they develop an individually customized treatment plan that works best in ensuring a healthy lifestyle plan for you. They also address specific aspects of your life, including mental needs, emotional stressors, and physical needs such as sleep, exercise, and nutrition.

Conditions are treated with Functional Medicine.

Function medicine is the ideal treatment option for someone dealing with a chronic medical condition. Below are some of the conditions treated with functional medicine:

Asthma
Cardiovascular disease
Autoimmune diseases
Arthritis
Dementia
Fibromyalgia
Thyroid disorders
Food and environmental allergies
Women’s health disorders
Adrenal disorders

How do functional medicines work?

During your first appointment, you will have a one-on-one consultation with your functional doctor and a later group session with a professional health coach, dietitian, and other patients. The first appointment usually takes about three to four hours, and your healthcare provider will

· Review your medical history

· Carry out a physical exam

· Perform lab tests and specialized blood tests (if needed)

· Educate you on the “food as medicine” idea

· Examine your health goals

· Design appropriate treatments and follow-up medical care

Unlike a conventional provider who might recommend more physical activity to lower the risk of hypertension, a functional doctor might suggest several unexpected lifestyle modifications that may include: spending more time outdoors daily, purifying the water or air in your homestead, yoga, meditation, and even making certain adjustments to your social cycle, such as enrolling in a local community group.

Are you looking for other effective options than the typical prescription medications for treating your illness? Or are you looking for a more customized approach to managing your health complications? Then you should consult with Brain Lamkin, DO, at the Lamkin Clinic in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dr. Lamkin offers all patients comprehensive nutritional and functional treatment options to help manage their health problems. Get started today by scheduling a consultation online or calling us at 405-285-4762.