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Functional Medicine Can Offer An All-Natural Solution To Your Health Concerns
Are your symptoms getting better? After years of medications and specialists, have you achieved the relief you deserve? If you are one of the millions who don’t find healing from traditional medicine, it’s time for a new approach.
Functional medicine is personalized healthcare that gets to the root cause of your symptoms.
At biolifebalance, we won’t dismiss your concerns or ignore your questions. Routine testing doesn’t always lead to a definitive diagnosis, which means some doctors (and insurance companies) won’t work with you to find a lasting solution. But an inconclusive test doesn’t mean your symptoms are any less real. Aches, mood swings, bloating, and fatigue are all symptoms that go overlooked by traditional medicine. Functional medicine, however, might hold the key.
Let’s come up with a treatment plan that takes your unique biology into account. Personalized medicine is the key to fixing chronic symptoms and complex conditions. Diabetes, thyroid issues, gut imbalances, cognitive decline, and aching joints are all conditions that respond well to functional medicine.
Schedule a consultation to see how functional medicine in St. Louis can help you!
Boost Your Quality Of Life with Functional Medicine
Imagine being free from chronic disease while adding years to your life. That’s all possible with functional medicine.
By getting to the root cause of your symptoms, biolifebalance in St. Louis can get you feeling your best. You’ll experience the best of medicine, lasting relief and long-term prevention. Plus, you’ll get to work with a doctor who puts you first. Dr. Thatch listens to all of her patients and creates personalized treatment plans that address your health goals.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
At biolifebalance, we wholeheartedly embrace a holistic view of health. Unlike traditional medicine, functional medicine acknowledges that our bodies are intricate systems with interconnected parts, and recognizes the importance of addressing the underlying imbalances rather than simply treating symptoms.
Functional medicine practitioners in St. Louis consider various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, environment, and emotional well-being, in order to create personalized treatment plans. By taking into account the multifaceted nature of human health, functional medicine empowers individuals to actively participate in their own healing journey, fostering a comprehensive and integrative approach to well-being.
CLIENT EDUCATION—A CRUCIAL COMPONENT OF TREATMENT
Client education is a key component of functional medicine. Through client education, you can better understand the varied aspects of your personalized treatment plan. Learning how your health works accelerates your wellness goals. Not only do you feel more confident in your plan, but you’ll also overcome some of the mental blocks, fears, and concerns clients sometimes experience surrounding this newer field.
Throughout the course of your treatment, Dr. Thatch will share videos, manuals, evidence-based medical resources, book recommendations, and other materials that support these treatment methods. She will also offer insight into her own educational processes, such as new findings from conferences, for example.
THE BASIC STEPS OF THE TREATMENT PROCESS
The most beneficial part of functional medicine is, of course, the treatment process. The process for treatment can be summed up in four simple steps:
- We begin with an initial 15-minute consult to see if we are a good fit. I will ask about your medical history, current health issues, and your goals for holistic treatment.
- If we are a good fit, then we can start the intake process via the client consultation packet, which includes a comprehensive questionnaire. I may also request medical records, various diagnostic studies, and labs.
- In your first appointment, we will review the questionnaire and other documents. By the end, we will have a plan of action.
- Two weeks later, I will follow up to check in to see how you are settling into your new regimen and set an appointment for a second consultation. In the second meeting, we will review symptoms and overall health, making adjustments to your regimen as needed. Consultations are scheduled from here on out every four to six months or as needed.
During your consultations, we review goals and current problems with each visit and edit as needed. Once an issue is resolved, we remove it from the list. This solution-oriented approach allows you to treat ongoing health issues, develop healthier habits, and live a well-balanced lifestyle.
The Limits of Traditional Medicine
Traditional medicine does a great deal of good, but at times it can fall short in its ability to offer comprehensive support for your health and well-being. As a result, it can diminish your quality of life. And if your health has plateaued or worsened, you’re probably feeling frustrated, depressed, or anxious. In addition, you may be having trouble trusting your doctor’s advice, since nothing has provided relief so far.
Although holistic or traditional medicine can solve every problem, be aware of the fact that there are alternative solutions in St. Louis that offer a bridge to effective healthcare. Holistic medicine offers a more natural personalized way with lifestyle changes to heal yourself both physically and in many cases mentally, without the fear of experiencing inadequate care from a traditional provider.
Maybe You Still Have Questions About Holistic Medicine… Dr. Thatch Has Answers
I DON’T REALLY KNOW WHAT HOLISTIC MEDICINE IS OR HOW IT CAN HELP ME.
I like to provide my clients with as much education as possible about holistic medicine. It is not a new field, but an emerging field that has been shrouded in mystery, so I will use every opportunity to educate you, sharing information on new evidence-based practices, literature, and web resources that give you more insight into how a new approach can work for you.
I’M NOT SURE. WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL DOCTORS?
I have worked with clients who have been bullied by traditional providers, and if this is your situation as well, I understand the difficulty you might have of trying something new when it’s frowned upon. In fact, sometimes, my clients do not initially share with their traditional provider that they’re working with a functional medicine doctor in St. Louis out of fear of being ostracized or dropped from their medical services. It is an unfortunate truth.
I’d love to invite you to a free consultation call to learn more about how a more holistic approach can help your particular health situation. And I am confident that once you begin seeing results, you will feel more convinced about the benefits of holistic medicine.
Experience A New Alternative To Health And Happiness. Try Functional Medicine in St. Louis.
You don’t have to depend primarily on traditional medicine for your health—there are other ways to experience the high quality of life you deserve. And it starts with taking charge of your health. If you’re ready to see how holistic medicine can work for you, I invite you to call me for a free 15-minute consultation.
