Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production, which can cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. While there are many conventional treatments available for asthma, functional medicine offers a holistic and personalized approach that can help improve [...]
As medical research continues to progress, personalized medicine and functional medicine are emerging as the most promising fields in healthcare. These two approaches are revolutionizing the way we think about healthcare and disease management, by shifting the focus from treating symptoms to identifying the root cause of illnesses. Personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, [...]
While age is one of the most prominent risk factors of cognitive impairment and neurodegeneration, several studies indicate that stress levels, sedentary lifestyle, environment, exposure to toxins, lack of proper nutrition in diet, and chronic conditions (Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc.) are equally responsible for cognitive decline and impairment. As per the CDC, a person with cognitive [...]
Functional medicine has a holistic mind-body approach to treating chronic conditions and addresses health issues by treating the root causes and not just the symptoms. One of the many therapeutic approaches in Functional Medicine is often to deeply analyze the gut. Since the gut is one of the most important organ systems within the body [...]
Diabetes care can be very tricky. Generally speaking, however, there are four different types of diabetes: Type 1: An autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the body’s own pancreatic cells. As a result, the body produces less insulin. Type 2: The body becomes resistant to insulin. As a result, blood glucose levels rise rapidly. Pre-diabetes: When [...]
A report released by Mental Health America (MHA) in 2021 states that around 10 percent of the youth population in the United States suffer from severe major depression. Additionally, based on a 2016 study, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America reported that roughly 7 percent of adults in America suffer from a major depressive [...]
