Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that aims to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal health and wellness. It can be used to help a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.

Health Conditions Helped By Functional Medicine

• Digestive Disorders: Functional medicine can address conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and food sensitivities.
• Hormonal Imbalances: Our functional medicine practitioner may help clients manage conditions such as thyroid disorders, adrenal imbalances, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), and menopause symptoms.
• Metabolic Conditions: This includes conditions like diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and obesity, focusing on lifestyle interventions, diet, and exercise.
• Autoimmune Diseases: Functional medicine approaches autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis by addressing underlying inflammation and immune dysregulation.
• Cardiovascular Health: Functional medicine can help manage risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis, through lifestyle interventions and targeted therapies.
• Chronic Pain: Conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, and neuropathic pain can be addressed through a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and alternative therapies.
• Allergies and Sensitivities: Functional medicine can help identify and manage environmental and food allergies, as well as sensitivities to certain substances that may contribute to chronic symptoms.
• Skin Disorders: Conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea may benefit from a functional medicine approach that addresses underlying inflammation, gut health, and hormonal balance.
• Cancer Supportive Care: While not a primary regimen for cancer, functional medicine can provide supportive care to cancer clients by addressing nutritional deficiencies, supporting immune function, and managing the side effects.

It's important to note that functional medicine aims to help the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptom management. By addressing underlying imbalances and promoting overall health and well-being, functional medicine at Dr. Pratt Functional Medicine & Nutrition approaches seek to empower clients to achieve lasting improvements in their health.