A Patient’s Guide to Root-Cause Healthcare
At MidSouth Integrative Medical, our philosophy goes beyond just alleviating symptoms, we focus on treating the whole person. That’s the essence of functional medicine!
So, what exactly is functional medicine, and in what ways does it differ from the conventional approach you might be familiar with? In this guide, we’ll clarify what functional medicine is, explore why it’s gaining popularity, and demonstrate how it can help you discover genuine, lasting solutions to your health issues.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that targets the root causes of disease, rather than just treating symptoms. While conventional medicine often focuses on diagnosis and managing disease, functional medicine delves deeper into your biochemistry, lifestyle, genetics, and environment to uncover the underlying imbalances that may be causing your symptoms.
Think of it like this:
- Traditional medicine asks: “What disease do you have, and what treats it?”
- Functional medicine asks: “Why is this happening in the first place, and how can we restore optimal function?”
Traditional medicine clearly has its place in modern-day healthcare, but functional medicine can often help fill the gaps, particularly when you are feeling frustrated and stuck in a cycle of treating symptoms.
Key Principles of Functional Medicine
Root-Cause Healthcare
Functional medicine seeks to identify and address the underlying cause of illness. Whether you’re struggling with chronic fatigue, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, or autoimmune issues, we focus on uncovering the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Patient-Centered Care
At MidSouth Integrative Medical, we don’t just treat your symptoms or test results. We take the time to hear your story, learn about your past, and create a relationship that puts you at the heart of your care.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Each person is one-of-a-kind, and their treatment plan should be too. Functional medicine employs thorough lab testing, genetic insights, and cutting-edge diagnostics to craft a plan that’s customized to your body, not a standard approach that fits everyone.
Preventive and Integrative Approach
At our clinic, we bring together the latest advancements in medicine with proven natural therapies. We’re focused on more than just treating disease, we want to help you achieve optimal health and feel your best, both now and in the years to come.
How Is Functional Medicine Different From Primary Care?
Although we deeply respect and appreciate traditional healthcare, many patients discover that functional medicine meets them where they are, and helps particularly when they’re feeling frustrated, unheard, and stuck in cycles of chronic illness.
What to Expect at MidSouth Integrative Medical
When you book a functional medicine consultation with us, you can expect:
- A comprehensive health assessment
- Detailed review of lab tests and diagnostics
- A deep dive into your sleep, diet, stress levels, and lifestyle
- A collaborative plan that includes stress management, detoxification, nutrition, supplements, and when needed, pharmaceutical support
We walk with you every step of the way, adjusting your plan as your health improves and your body heals.
Is Functional Medicine Right for You?
If you’ve ever said:
- “I’ve seen numerous doctors, yet not one of them has determined what is wrong with me.”
- “I need a real answer, I’m exhausted from simply managing symptoms.”
- “It is time for me to take control of my health so I can begin to feel like myself again.”
Then, functional medicine may be exactly what you need.
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
At MidSouth Integrative Medical, we’re dedicated to helping our patients identify the underlying causes of illness and find a clear way to healing. We believe your body has the power to heal itself, sometimes it just needs the right guidance.
Interested in a new approach to healthcare? Contact us today to schedule your functional medicine consultation and begin your path to true wellness.
*This is not meant for medical advice. All patients must be determined medically eligible before treatments.