Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine Q&A

What is functional medicine?

Functional medicine at Vitality Medical involves primary care evaluations, diagnostic testing, and holistic treatments that take a root-cause approach. Our providers suggest all-natural, conservative solutions first before turning to medications or invasive procedures. Functional medicine allows patients to lead healthier lives from the inside out.

What are the benefits of functional medicine?

Functional medicine provides the following benefits:

• Personalized treatment plans

• Disease prevention

• Healthier lifestyle

• Improved disease management

• More energy

• Faster recovery after illnesses and diseases

• Easier weight management

• Younger appearance

At Vitality Medical, your provider addresses the root cause of any symptoms rather than simply masking them and helps you take charge of your well-being.

Which conditions can functional medicine address?

Functional medicine at Vitality Medical can prevent or treat the following and more:

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Thyroid conditions

• Hormone imbalances

• Autoimmune disease

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Heart disease

• Digestive disorders

• Fibromyalgia

• Menopause symptoms

• Women’s health disorders

• Illnesses

• Injuries

Vitality Medical tailors treatment plans to your unique needs to ensure superior outcomes.

Which functional medicine solutions are right for me?

To learn if you have an illness, injury, or disease, a Vitality Medical provider meets with you in person or virtually to gather information. They address your weight, body mass index (BMI), vital signs, medications, medical history, lifestyle, and goals.

You might undergo blood testing, asthma or allergy tests, or other diagnostic tests that allow your provider to properly diagnose a medical condition and treat it using functional medicine.

Which functional medicine treatments are available?

Vitality Medical provides the following functional medicine options:

Intravenous (IV) infusion therapy

IV infusions may rehydrate you, strengthen your immune system, reduce hangover symptoms,  improve your nutritional profile, or optimize wellness naturally.

Medically supervised weight loss

Medical weight loss helps you look and feel better with a low risk of medical complications. It can reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure — and improve hormone balance.

Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone therapy balances testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, or other hormones to maximize body functions and the way you look and feel.

Lifestyle education

Altering your diet or exercise regimen can reduce the risk of or better manage chronic diseases and other health problems.

Dietary supplements

Taking dietary supplements may help you maintain your target body weight, eliminate nutrient deficiencies, improve athletic performance, and lessen the risk of illness, injuries, and diseases.

Medications

Combining prescription medications with holistic treatments is sometimes the best way to manage a health problem.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth functional medicine evaluation at Vitality Medical by phone or request one online today.