Functional medicine is an innovative approach to treating lifelong, chronic health problems. The latest medical research is used to develop a personalized approach to your unique medical needs taking into account your lifestyle, environment, and genes.
When you visit our Practice you can expect to spend more time with our physician as Dr. Gudla will need to gain information from you regarding your personal and family history as well as details about your symptoms. This additional time and attention is necessary to ensure that we understand your whole being so that we may begin to treat you. We will use specialized laboratory testing to determine the cause of your symptoms or illness. Then, we can begin to treat the whole you. Your treatment plan may include lifestyle changes, prescription medications, botanical and natural supplements, therapeutic diets, or detoxification programs. You will help to design the treatment plan and will have control in improving your health and wellness.
Functional medicine is especially helpful in treating:
When you visit our Practice you can expect to spend more time with our physician as Dr. Gudla will need to gain information from you regarding your personal and family history as well as details about your symptoms. This additional time and attention is necessary to ensure that we understand your whole being so that we may begin to treat you. We will use specialized laboratory testing to determine the cause of your symptoms or illness. Then, we can begin to treat the whole you. Your treatment plan may include lifestyle changes, prescription medications, botanical and natural supplements, therapeutic diets, or detoxification programs. You will help to design the treatment plan and will have control in improving your health and wellness.
Functional medicine is especially helpful in treating:
- Allergies/food sensitivities
- Autoimmune problems
- Cancer care
- Cardiovascular problems
- Children's health issues
- Chronic asthma
- Depression and anxiety
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, chronic constipation, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis)
- High cholesterol
- HIV/AIDS
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Optimal aging and disease prevention
- Post-surgical support
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Pregnancy and postpartum care
- Rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases
- Women's health
- Weight loss