In this blog post, we will explore what functional medicine consists of, why it often isn’t covered by insurance, how Care Credit can help, and the potential downsides of functional medicine. We’ll also distinguish between holistic medicine to help you better understand which approach might be right for you.
Functional medicine is a systems-based approach to health that aims to identify and address the root causes of chronic health problems. Rather than focusing on individual symptoms or isolated conditions, functional medicine practitioners such as Dr. Harvey Abrams, BS, MSc. DC, Lac, FIAMA assess how the body’s systems interact. Practitioners often use comprehensive testing – such as
blood work, hormone panels, genetic test, microbiome analysis – to determine imbalances or dysfunctions within the body.
In functional medicine, there is a focus on lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, to optimize long-term health outcomes. Functional medicine doctors work collaboratively with patients to create customized treatment plans that may include dietary changes, supplements and detoxification programs.
At Aaaah Wellness in Mesa, Arizona we have helped our patients heal for over 30 years using a functional approach using physical medicine and understanding the patterns that show up in poor health to bring them back into optimal health using a holistic natural approach to healing.
