What to know...

Finding the underlying cause of a health problem is key to promoting optimal health and wellness. At Total Health Solutions in Milton, Georgia, the team uses functional medicine to discover and treat the root cause of diseases naturally so you can avoid harsh medications or surgeries. Call Total Health Solutions to learn more about functional medicine or schedule an appointment online today.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine sometimes referred to as “root-cause medicine,” is a systems-based approach to identifying and treating the root cause of a disease. The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.

For example, factors that lead to depression might include low thyroid hormone, nutrient deficiencies, stress, pre-diabetes, or certain medications. Causes of inflammation may be due to poor dietary habits, depression, stress, arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease. 

By addressing the root cause, rather than symptoms, practitioners become oriented to identifying the complexity of the disease. They may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one cause may result in many different conditions. As a result, functional medicine treatment targets the specific manifestations of disease in each individual.

The team at Total Health Solutions addresses each of your symptoms and health conditions to determine the underlying cause and establish the most effective, least-invasive, holistic treatment.

What should I expect during my appointment?

When you arrive at Total Health Solutions for a functional medicine appointment, Dr. Nick will review your Comprehensive Health History Form, talk with you in detail about your symptoms, and answer all the questions you have.

If necessary, he will recommend lab tests, imaging tests, or other screening tests to make a diagnosis and determine the root cause of an illness before discussing treatment options with you. Dr. Nick makes sure you’re personally involved with all aspects of your treatment and care.

Which functional Medicine treatment is right for me?

Your individualized treatment plan is based on your physical, mental, and emotional health. The team at Total Health Solutions always recommends the least invasive, most natural treatment options first. They might suggest:

• Detox

• Dietary changes

• Herbal or other supplements

• Other lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes can improve your overall health and prevent illness or disease. Examples include getting plenty of sleep, exercising regularly, not smoking, and reducing or eliminating alcohol.

If you’re tired of feeling tired or achy and desire effective, holistic treatments that address the “root cause” of an illness or disease, call Total Health Solutions to learn more about functional medicine or book an appointment online today.