WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL + LIFESTYLE MEDICINE?⠀
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Despite the vastness of technological advancement, innovation, and progress – our society, our world, is getting increasingly sick each and every day. Chronic inflammatory disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, hormonal imbalances, mental illness, obesity and autoimmune conditions are becoming increasingly prevalent. The complexity of modern-day chronic illness, with its various presentations, continue to evolve. They evade the most progressive treatment plans and baffle the brightest and most experienced minds in conventional medicine. ⠀
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Unfortunately, a health care system with a microscopic view of illness will consistently miss the interconnectedness of these complex presentations. Traditional approaches seek to name, blame and tame the problem through arsenals of expensive drugs and procedures that never seem to yield effective and lasting results. They fail to treat the underlying problem, fail to reverse dis-ease, fail to help clients do more than exist – but thrive. Herein lies the problem.⠀
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Functional + lifestyle medicine is individualized medicine – it is an approach that asks why? Functional + lifestyle medicine providers understand that symptoms are simply a manifestation of an underlying dysfunction. Our goal is to unearth these imbalances and restore the body to its proper function.⠀
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We believe that healing comes when the gaze widens to intimately understand the subtle elements that give rise to dis-ease such as genetic factors, environmental exposures, societal influences, stress, and lifestyle. We believe this approach, for the sake of restoration and healing, is GOOD MEDICINE.⠀
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OUR APPROACH⠀
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Excellence, integrity, ingenuity, and empathy drive all that we do at GOOD MEDICINE. We are passionate about reaching people and helping them achieve their health goals, helping them thrive. ⠀
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As such, our clients’ path to wellness starts with a simple discussion – this is a deep dive conversation about the various triggers and underlying causes of dis-ease and illness in the body. During this session, we learn more about you, your health goals, and your areas of concern. This information, coupled with a comprehensive physical exam and lab testing, equips our team with the means necessary to kickstart your healing. ⠀
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At GOOD MEDICINE, we believe that true healing happens when we unearth dysfunction in the body and address the root cause of illness – all for the cause of restoring proper function and equipping your body with the means necessary to heal – to thrive. ⠀
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While we honor various approaches to healing, we believe that the ‘name it, blame it, tame it’ approach that is often adopted in conventional medicine fails to meet the needs of those we serve. Our approach to wellness is one of partnership and empowerment. We recognize that healing is a journey and that wellness doesn’t happen overnight – that persistence and modification overtime provides meaningful and lasting results. We consider it an honor to accompany you on your journey and we look forward to linking arms with you!⠀
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OUR SERVICES⠀
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Good Medicine offers unique + effective treatment plans that meet the distinct need(s) of those we serve. These services include:⠀
•Comprehensive Client Exam⠀
•Extensive in-house lab draw + analysis⠀
•Client-specific treatment plans designed to prevent illness, restore dysfunction in the body, and promote optimized wellness⠀
•Customized IV Nutrition ⠀
•Customized Nutrient Injections ⠀
•Customized lifestyle assessment + treatment planning⠀
•Hormone balancing + sexual health⠀
•Genetic testing⠀
•Weight management⠀
•Environmental toxin analysis + support⠀
•Behavioral + neurotransmitter support⠀
•Adrenal support⠀
•Performance optimization⠀
•Immune support⠀
•Comprehensive IgE and IgG4 food allergy assessment⠀
•Inhalant Allergy Testing + Immunotherapy⠀
•Client-specific bioceuticals + nutraceutical offerings designed to kick-start your healing + restoration⠀
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