14 Chronic Conditions That Can Be Reversed with Functional Medicine
People who suffer from chronic conditions are often made to believe that they have been saddled with a lifelong, incurable affliction. Functional medicine says otherwise. You don’t have to tolerate what your body is dishing out. And you don’t have to identify or be defined as a chronic sufferer. Functional medicine is all about full-body healing and empowerment – which is possible for you too.
Factors That Lead to Chronic Conditions
There are three main factors that can lead to chronic conditions:
- DNA: Your genetic makeup can predict the type of afflictions you may be predisposed to. But being more likely to develop a condition doesn’t mean you must succumb to it.
- Environment: From the air to the water to exposure to toxins, your surroundings absolutely impact your health and wellness. Environment is something that you can change to improve your health.
- Lifestyle: Every adult makes choices about their diet and level of physical activity. Poor choices will make you feel poor. Healthy choices will improve your well-being and limit stress. It isn’t always easy to make the right decisions, but developing the willpower, strength, and confidence to do so is a cornerstone of functional medicine.
Imbalances can vary, and one can cause many conditions, or one condition can be affected by several imbalances. Functional medicine focuses on restoring balance to restore good health.
Chronic Conditions That Can Be Minimized or Reversed with Functional Medicine
From digestive issues to hormonal problems, inflammation to skin issues, mental health afflictions to cardiovascular problems, functional medicine provides the support patients need to regain balance and help their bodies function optimally. Here are just some of the chronic conditions that can be reversed or minimized with functional medicine.
- Celiac disease
- Chronic fatigue
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Eczema
- High blood pressure
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lupus
- Menopause
- Migraine headaches
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Thyroid conditions
- Ulcers
If you suffer from one of these afflictions, can you imagine an existence free from it? Isn’t it worth trying a new way to care for yourself if it can offer the promise of a disease-free life?
Functional Medicine Services That Heal Chronic Health Conditions
Functional medicine does not address only one part of your system. Repairing your body from a chronic disease means addressing your entire being. Functional medicine is not, “Here’s a prescription. Let’s hope your problem goes away.” Functional medicine is, “Let’s get to the bottom of this affliction and help your body heal itself completely, not just temporarily eliminate symptoms.”
There are many approaches to functional medicine and they can include detoxification, thyroid therapy, weight management, nutrition and diet management, minimizing stress factors, and adopting feasible exercise routines. Not only do these efforts address the chronic problem you’re experiencing, they also serve as preventive care.
If you are ready for a new way to heal your body, to eliminate a chronic condition and change your life, contact The Restorative Wellness Center in Ann Arbor to schedule a consultation with our functional medicine team.
