Functional Medicine
Functional medicine uses comprehensive clinical, biological and diagnostic testing techniques to find and address the root causes of chronic illnesses.
Functional Medicine Articles
What Is Autism, Really?
Autism is a term that is reasonably new in the modern lexicon. While the term autism was first coined in 1912, a neurological presentation that has similar characteristics to what we call autism has likely been around for a very ... Read More
SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)
What Are SIBO and SIFO? SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, a gastrointestinal condition characterized by an excessive rise in the population of bacteria in the small intestine—bacteria that are typically found in greater numbers in the large intestine ... Read More
Functional Medicine: A Modern Root-Cause Approach to Health and Wellness
What Is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is a whole-body, systems-based, personalized approach to healthcare that aims to identify and address root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. It integrates the best of modern science with holistic, patient-centered care ... Read More
Autism and Picky Eating
What Distinguishes Developmentally Appropriate Picky Eating from Pediatric Feeding Disorders? Every parent knows that mealtimes with young children can present challenges. Refusals to eat certain foods, complaints about textures, and demands for favorite meals are often chalked up to “picky ... Read More
The Value of a Root-Cause Practitioner
What Is a Root-Cause Practitioner? When navigating your child’s healing journey, having the right healthcare partner can make all the difference. An integrative, functional-medicine or holistic practitioner focuses on uncovering the root causes of health challenges rather than just managing ... Read More
The Importance of Whole-Systems Biology in Children’s Health
What Is Whole-Systems Biology? Children’s bodies are dynamic and rapidly developing, with their physical, mental, and emotional systems evolving simultaneously. When a child develops a chronic health condition, a whole-systems biology perspective can help to: Identify Root Causes: Symptoms in one ... Read More
Working with an Integrative, Functional or Root-Cause Oriented Practitioner
An Invaluable Part of Navigating Your Child's Healing Journey Working with an integrative, functional or root-cause oriented practitioner can be invaluable while navigating your child’s healing journey. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, it allows you to focus on uncovering and ... Read More
Top Five Supplements for Anxiety
Learn more about our recommendations for our top five supplements for anxiety: Magnesium, GABA, cannabidiol (CBD), vitamin D and probiotics; all of this is backed up by peer-reviewed medical literature that you'll find below under "Sources & References". Plus, you'll ... Read More
Functional Medicine Stories
Jake Reversed Food Allergies and Childhood Apraxia of Speech
helped my son heal from apraxia of speech and there is hope. From the time that he was born, he appeared to be very healthy. He was always very easygoing. He slept through the night at three days old, but ... Read More
Tony: Healing from PDD-NOS/Autism with Homotoxicology
Where to begin on this eight-year journey… Regression at 17 Months My son had a developmental regression at 17 months old and as a new mother, I heard a lot of “you’re crazy” talk from family and friends, but I ... Read More
Syler: Healing from Autism
Regression Into Autism Syler was born with autoimmune neutropenia and a urinary tract infection (UTI). He was under observation for a couple weeks to see if his white blood cells went up on their own, but first they put a ... Read More
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