Conditions Treated
"Why Did This Symptom Start?"
"Why Is It Progressing?"
The essence of the lifestyle medicine approach lies in its versatility, catering to a diverse array of conditions and diseases. It offers a safe, effective, and advantageous path for individuals seeking to enhance their overall health and prevent future illnesses, as well as those grappling with chronic conditions and managing multiple medications.
In the clinical realm of lifestyle medicine, the emphasis is on uncovering the root cause of each ailment. Practitioners consistently inquire, “Why did this symptom emerge?” and “Why is it progressing?” Potential causes span from nutrient and hormonal imbalances to poor gut health, environmental toxins, inadequate sleep, stress response, and diet and exercise habits. Even two individuals diagnosed with the same disease may have vastly different underlying causes, necessitating unique treatment plans tailored to each person’s specific needs. This personalized approach, coupled with a holistic treatment strategy, underscores the effectiveness of the functional medicine approach across a broad spectrum of conditions.
Outlined below is a foundational list to offer insight into some commonly encountered conditions and their interpretation within a systems biology-based model inherent to functional medicine. This list is not exhaustive, and the summaries provided are succinct, intended solely to offer a glimpse into the conditions routinely addressed by Lifestyle Medicine providers.