Functional Medicine Doctors in Michigan

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What You Need to Know About Functional Medicine

When it comes to treating patients with different health problems, there are several approaches that healthcare professionals may use to help their patients achieve optimal health. One of these medical approaches is functional medicine which focuses on finding the root cause of the patient’s chronic illness or complex disease.

A functional medicine practitioner investigates different factors that might cause a medical condition, including physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual health. Things like diet and gut health, heredity, hormonal changes, medications, medical history, functional nutrition, and other lifestyle components are all looked into in order to determine the cause of the health problems and come up with comprehensive treatments for them.

At Grover Health & Wellness, we use the functional medicine approach as a science-based and integrative medical practice to help you manage your symptoms and find out the underlying cause of your chronic disease or overall health condition. Call us now to book your first appointment with us.

Grover Health & Wellness: Your Trusted Center for Functional Medicine

Grover Health & Wellness is an integrative medicine and functional medicine center based in Michigan that’s trusted by hundreds of patients. Our functional medicine practitioners are trained by some of the best conventional doctors in the field of neurosurgery, head and neck surgery, reconstructive surgery, family medicine, internal medicine, osteopathic medicine, internal medicine, and more.

Instead of choosing just one conventional medicine approach, we always make sure to value each of the disciplines’ strengths and customize our treatments based on your lifestyle. This allows us to provide the appropriate procedure and nutrition counseling that can get you back to optimal health in no time. 

Benefits of Seeing a Functional Medicine Doctor

When your primary care physician refers you to a functional medicine doctor, you can expect different benefits that come with your treatment including:

  • Patient-centered Care and Treatment. Our healthcare professionals at Grover Health & Wellness always make sure to get to know each person deeply. More than your medical history, we also perform a lifestyle assessment to draw a complete picture of your health and identify the triggers so we can recommend the best treatment for you.
  • Multidisciplinary and Holistic Approach. The personalized medicine and treatment we prescribe for each patient often involve consulting multiple healthcare professionals for a more holistic approach. You can talk to one of our physicians, dietitians, psychologists, health coaches, and more.
  • Focus on Chronic and Complex Diseases. The functional medicine model is especially helpful for treating and managing chronic conditions like dementia, arthritis, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and more. These diseases often affect a lot of organ systems as well as the patient’s quality of life, so comprehensive treatments are more effective than conventional medicine.
  • Use of Alternative Medicine and Treatments. Although some functional medicine doctors recommend traditional medicine, you may also be prescribed alternative treatments like meditation, acupuncture, and other similar techniques to address specific symptoms.
  • Different Delivery Care Methods. Depending on the type of treatment plan for you, we can offer in-person consultations and virtual appointments. But regardless of your chosen delivery care method, we always make sure to give you our full attention to help you recover quickly.

Should You Visit a Functional Medicine Doctor?

Functional medicine doctors often see patients who are suffering from complex health issues. But even if you don’t have a chronic illness, you can still visit us to receive preventative care and restore your optimal health. Functional medicine is most effective if:
 

  • You’re willing to attend multiple and longer appointments. Patients need to spend more time with their functional medicine doctors than with their regular physicians. Doing this allows us to record a detailed history of your treatment and recovery process.
  • You’re willing to try new and alternative treatment methods. Aside from conventional medicine, our doctors may also recommend acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, and more for a well-rounded treatment.
  • Your chronic condition doesn’t respond well to traditional medicine. Some chronic conditions aren’t easily treated with traditional medicine because it only helps patients manage the symptoms as they appear. Functional medicine introduces a multi-faceted approach to help relieve most of the symptoms that affect your brain, body, and lifestyle.
  • You want a personalized experience for your treatment. Functional medicine is all about knowing the patient individually to determine the root cause of their condition. From there, we can figure out which specific treatments might work best for you.

Functional Medicine Approaches by Grover Health & Wellness

Many chronic conditions persist because of the mismatch between the patient’s body and its environment. Finding these physical, emotional, and mental mismatches through functional medicine approaches is the key to managing, treating or even detecting complex health conditions earlier on.

Here are some of the most common health conditions that can be treated with functional medicine:

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Dementia
  • Arthritis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Digestive Disorders
  • PCOS
  • Food Allergies
  • Lyme Disease
  • Musculoskeletal Issues
  • Inflammation and Other Related Conditions

After learning more about your condition and finding what caused it, we can recommend traditional and alternative treatments to help you manage its symptoms and improve your overall quality of life. We can also reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety using the following integrative medical approaches for you:

  • Acupuncture
  • Animal Assisted Therapy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Dietary Supplement Management
  • Massage Therapy
  • Appropriate Prescriptions
  • Traditional or Specialized Testing
  • Diagnostics (using X-Ray or Ultrasound)
  • Music Therapy
  • Meditation
  • Yoga

FAQs About Functional Medicine

Q: What happens during my first visit to a functional medicine doctor?

A: Your initial consultation with us involves a review of your medical history and a physical examination if needed. In some cases, traditional or specialized laboratory tests are also required to understand your condition better. Additional appointments and treatment sessions might also be necessary.

Q: How do I know if functional medicine will work for me?

A: Functional medicine works best for patients who are struggling with chronic health conditions or those who have been told that their lab results are normal. You can also benefit from our functional medicine if you feel like your doctor hasn’t provided proper management for your condition.

Q: Is there anything I need to bring during my first consultation?

A: There’s not much preparation needed for your initial visit, but bringing your medical records and recent lab results from your previous doctor can greatly help us understand your condition better.

Find and Treat the Root Cause of Your Health Condition With Us

Take the first step to changing your lifestyle for the better with our team at Grover Health & Wellness. We’re focused on helping you become more holistically healthy by addressing your health concerns and finding its links to other issues you might have, and helping you heal and manage your conditions through consistent checkups and treatments. Our team of healthcare experts pays utmost attention and care for your recovery, symptoms management, and long-term wellness..

Call us now to book a consultation.

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