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Achieve Wellness Medical Center offers a Functional Medicine service to help patients optimize their health and well-being. Functional Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the root causes of diseases and conditions, rather than just treating the symptoms. At Achieve Wellness Medical Center, we work with patients to identify and address the underlying causes of their health issues, using a personalized and proactive approach. Our Functional Medicine service includes a range of treatments and therapies, including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, supplements, and functional testing. By addressing the root causes of health issues, our staff helps patients achieve optimal health and well-being.

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Our team of experts at Achieve Wellness Medical in Columbia, MO offer a wide range of services and treatments. Below, you will find our most common questions with this specific treatment. If you feel as though this treatment is right for you, we would love to get you started.

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Functional Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the root causes of diseases and conditions, rather than just treating the symptoms. It aims to address the underlying causes of health issues and to optimize overall health and well-being.

Functional Medicine practitioners take a personalized and proactive approach to healthcare, working with patients to identify and address the underlying factors that may be contributing to their health issues. This may include considering the patient’s lifestyle, diet, environment, and genetics, as well as other factors that may be affecting their health.

Functional Medicine differs from traditional medicine in a few key ways:

  1. Traditional medicine tends to focus on treating specific symptoms or conditions, while Functional Medicine takes a more holistic approach to healthcare.
  2. Traditional medicine often relies on medications or other interventions to treat symptoms, while Functional Medicine may use a range of treatments and therapies, including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, supplements, and functional testing.
  3. Functional Medicine practitioners often work with patients over a longer period of time to address the root causes of health issues and help them achieve optimal health and well-being, rather than just providing short-term symptom relief.
  4. Traditional medicine tends to be more reactive, addressing health issues as they arise, while Functional Medicine is proactive, working with patients to prevent health issues from occurring in the first place.

Functional Medicine can be used to treat a wide range of conditions and health issues. Some examples include:

  1. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders
  2. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress
  3. Digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  4. Hormonal imbalances
  5. Chronic fatigue syndrome
  6. Allergies and sensitivities
  7. Skin conditions such as acne and eczema
  8. Weight management and nutrition-related concerns

It’s important to note that Functional Medicine is not a substitute for traditional medical treatment and should be used in conjunction with conventional medical care. It is always important to consult with our healthcare professionals to determine the best course of treatment for any health condition.

Functional Medicine can offer a number of benefits to patients, including:

  1. A personalized approach: Functional Medicine practitioners take a personalized approach to healthcare, considering the unique needs and circumstances of each patient.
  2. A focus on root causes: By addressing the underlying causes of health issues, rather than just treating the symptoms, Functional Medicine can help to address the root causes of health problems and prevent them from recurring in the future.
  3. A holistic approach: Functional Medicine takes into account a wide range of factors that may be impacting a patient’s health, including their lifestyle, diet, environment, and genetics. This holistic approach can help to optimize overall health and well-being.
  4. Emphasis on prevention: Functional Medicine is proactive, rather than reactive, and focuses on helping patients prevent health issues from occurring in the first place.
  5. Long-term benefits: Because Functional Medicine practitioners work with patients over a longer period of time, it can help to provide long-term benefits to their health and well-being.
  6. Improved quality of life: By addressing the root causes of health issues and optimizing overall health, Functional Medicine can help to improve quality of life for patients.

To get started with a consultation for Functional Medicine, contact our office and let our medical staff know that you wish to pursue Functional Medicine. We will then work with you to identify if this is indeed the right path.

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