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Can Children See A Functional Medicine Doctor?
Yes—children can often see a functional medicine doctor, especially when parents are looking for a deeper “why” behind ongoing symptoms (like digestive issues, picky eating with nutrient gaps, recurrent infections, skin flares, fatigue, headaches, or mood/sleep challenges). The most important expectation is that pediatric care should be collaborative and safety-first:
What Should I Expect At My First Functional Medicine Visit?
If you’re coming in because you’ve felt dismissed, rushed, or stuck in “normal labs but not normal life,” your first functional medicine visit should feel different. Expect a longer, more detailed conversation about your symptoms, health history, triggers, and goals—plus a plan that’s built in steps (not a one-size-fits-all protocol).
How Long Does Functional Medicine Treatment Take?
TL;DR If you’re dealing with stubborn symptoms—like bloating, food sensitivity, fatigue, or brain fog—it’s completely reasonable to want a straight answer: “How long will this take?” The honest (and most helpful) functional medicine answer is that timelines vary, but most people improve in phases. Many notice meaningful changes in the
How Does Functional Medicine Address Root Causes?
If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still don’t feel like yourself—tired all the time, foggy, bloated, or reacting to foods—it’s frustrating (and honestly exhausting) to keep hearing that everything looks “fine.” Functional medicine is built for situations like this. Instead of chasing symptoms one at a time,
What Is the Root Cause of Food Intolerances?
Many people are surprised when foods they once tolerated begin to cause discomfort—bloating, brain fog, headaches, fatigue, or digestive upset. It’s common to wonder, “Why is my body reacting to foods that never bothered me before?” Food intolerance is not random; it reflects deeper changes in the gut, immune system,
What Are the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline?
Many people begin to notice changes in their memory or mental sharpness long before anything shows up on a brain scan or standard medical test. It often starts subtly—forgetting small details, losing your train of thought, struggling to find the right words, or feeling mentally “slower” than you used to
