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About Functional Medicine

What is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is personalized medicine that deals with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of symptoms for serious chronic disease. It is a science-based field of health care that

is grounded in the following principles:

Biochemical individuality describes the importance of individual variations in metabolic function that derive from genetic and environmental differences among individuals.

Patient-centered medicine emphasizes "patient care" rather than "disease care," following Sir William Osler’s

admonition that "It is more important to know what patient has the disease than to know what disease the

patient has."

Dynamic balance of internal and external factors.

Web-like interconnections of physiological factors – an abundance of research now supports the view that the human body functions as an orchestrated network of interconnected systems, rather than individual systems

functioning autonomously and without effect on each other. For example, we now know that immunological dysfunctions can promote cardiovascular disease, dietary imbalances, and hormonal disturbances. Also, environmental exposures can precipitate neurologic syndromes such as Parkinson’s disease.

Health as a positive vitality – not merely the absence of disease.

Promotion of organ reserve as the means to enhance health span.

Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine are complementary services and we can combine both

treatments. Integrative Heath does not rely solely on the past medical opinions or diagnoses to guide our treatment plan. We look at the patient from a “functional” view opposed to a “pathological” view.

In Functional medicine, the core imbalances that arise are:

Hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances

Detoxification and biotransformational imbalances

Immune imbalances

Inflammatory imbalances

Digestive, absorptive, and microbiological imbalances

Structural imbalances from cellular membrane function to the musculoskeletal system

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Imbalances such as these are the precursors to the signs and symptoms by which we detect and label (diagnose) organ system disease. Improving balance – in the patient’s environmental inputs and in the body’s fundamental physiological processes – is the precursor to restoring health and it involves much more than treating the symptoms. Functional medicine is dedicated to improving the

management of complex, chronic disease by intervening at multiple levels to address these core clinical imbalances and to restore each patient’s functionality and health. Functional medicine is not a unique and separate body of knowledge. It is grounded in scientific principles and information widely

available in medicine today, combining research from various disciplines into highly detailed yet clinically relevant models of disease pathogenesis and effective clinical management.

We have extensive experience working with patients whom have:

Endocrine disorders (such as Diabetes and thyroid imbalances)

Neurological disorder (ADD/ADHD, autism, depression)

Autoimmune disorders (Hashimotos)

Hormonal imbalances (infertility, PCOS, menstrual disorders, low libido, menopause, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone (andropause)).

Inflammatory disorders

Functional Blood Chemistry

Functional blood chemistry is an efficient, effective and affordable tool utilized to screen and identify

imbalances in the body’s metabolism. A comprehensive blood chemistry panel provides the

practitioner with a baseline of biomarkers and allows for quick assessment of the health status of the

patient. A routine panel can screen for blood sugar, lipid, kidney, liver, gall bladder, cardiovascular,

immune, and hematological disorders and risk. While pathological ranges in the field of blood

chemistry are used to diagnose disease, the functional ranges indicate high risk and the potential for

developing disease. Further testing can identify food intolerances, autoimmune processes, and

hormone imbalances. Preventive health care addresses functional imbalances, utilizing strategies

such as lifestyle, diet, nutrition, and other noninvasive therapies to restore optimal health.

Name: ___________________________________________ Age: ______ Sex: _____ Date: ____________________ PART I Please list your 5 major health concerns in order of importance:1. ____________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________3. ____________________________________________

PART II Please circle the appropriate number on all questions below. 0 as the least/never to 3 as the most/always.

Metabolic Assessment Formtm

Symptom groups listed on this form are not intended to be used as a diagnosis of any disease or condition.

Category I Feeling that bowels do not empty completely Lower abdominal pain relieved by passing stool or gas Alternating constipation and diarrhea Diarrhea Constipation Hard, dry, or small stool Coated tongue or “fuzzy” debris on tongue Pass large amount of foul-smelling gasMore than 3 bowel movements daily Use laxatives frequently

Category II Increasing frequency of food reactions Unpredictable food reactions Aches, pains, and swelling throughout the body Unpredictable abdominal swellingFrequent bloating and distention after eating Abdominal intolerance to sugars and starches Category III Intolerance to smellsIntolerance to jewelryIntolerance to shampoo, lotion, detergents, etcMultiple smell and chemical sensitivitiesConstant skin outbreaks Category IV Excessive belching, burping, or bloatingGas immediately following a mealOffensive breathDifficult bowel movementsSense of fullness during and after mealsDifficulty digesting fruits and vegetables; undigested food found in stools

Category VStomach pain, burning, or aching 1-4 hours after eatingUse of antacidsFeel hungry an hour or two after eatingHeartburn when lying down or bending forwardTemporary relief by using antacids, food, milk, or carbonated beveragesDigestive problems subside with rest and relaxationHeartburn due to spicy foods, chocolate, citrus, peppers, alcohol, and caffeine

Category VI Roughage and fiber cause constipationIndigestion and fullness last 2-4 hours after eatingPain, tenderness, soreness on left side under rib cageExcessive passage of gasNausea and/or vomitingStool undigested, foul smelling, mucus like, greasy, or poorly formedFrequent urinationIncreased thirst and appetite

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Category VIIAbdominal distention after consumption of fiber, starches, and sugarAbdominal distention after certain probiotic or natural supplementsLowered gastrointestinal motility, constipationRaised gastrointestinal motility, diarrheaAlternating constipation and diarrheaSuspicion of nutritional malabsorptionFrequent use of antacid medicationHave you been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulosis/ Diverticulitis, or Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Category VIII Greasy or high-fat foods cause distressLower bowel gas and/or bloating several hours after eatingBitter metallic taste in mouth, especially in the morningBurpy, fishy taste after consuming fish oilsDifficulty losing weight Unexplained itchy skinYellowish cast to eyesStool color alternates from clay colored to normal brownReddened skin, especially palmsDry or flaky skin and/or hairHistory of gallbladder attacks or stonesHave you had your gallbladder removed?

Category IX Acne and unhealthy skinExcessive hair lossOverall sense of bloatingBodily swelling for no reasonHormone imbalancesWeight gainPoor bowel functionExcessively foul-smelling sweat

Category X Crave sweets during the dayIrritable if meals are missedDepend on coffee to keep going/get startedGet light-headed if meals are missedEating relieves fatigueFeel shaky, jittery, or have tremorsAgitated, easily upset, nervousPoor memory/forgetfulBlurred vision

Category XIFatigue after mealsCrave sweets during the dayEating sweets does not relieve cravings for sugarMust have sweets after mealsWaist girth is equal or larger than hip girthFrequent urinationIncreased thirst and appetiteDifficulty losing weight

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Category XII Cannot stay asleepCrave saltSlow starter in the morningAfternoon fatigueDizziness when standing up quicklyAfternoon headachesHeadaches with exertion or stressWeak nails

Category XIIICannot fall asleepPerspire easilyUnder a high amount of stressWeight gain when under stress Wake up tired even after 6 or more hours of sleepExcessive perspiration or perspiration with little or no activity

Category XIV Edema and swelling in ankles and wristsMuscle crampingPoor muscle enduranceFrequent urinationFrequent thirstCrave saltAbnormal sweating from minimal activityAlteration in bowel regularityInability to hold breath for long periodsShallow, rapid breathing

Category XVTired/sluggishFeel cold―hands, feet, all overRequire excessive amounts of sleep to function properlyIncrease in weight even with low-calorie dietGain weight easilyDifficult, infrequent bowel movementsDepression/lack of motivationMorning headaches that wear off as the day progressesOuter third of eyebrow thinsThinning of hair on scalp, face, or genitals, or excessive hair lossDryness of skin and/or scalpMental sluggishness

Category XVIHeart palpitationsInward tremblingIncreased pulse even at restNervous and emotionalInsomnia

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Category XVI (Cont.) Night sweatsDifficulty gaining weight

Category XVII (Males Only)Urination difficulty or dribblingFrequent urinationPain inside of legs or heelsFeeling of incomplete bowel emptyingLeg twitching at night

Category XVIII (Males Only)Decreased libidoDecreased number of spontaneous morning erectionsDecreased fullness of erectionsDifficulty maintaining morning erectionsSpells of mental fatigueInability to concentrateEpisodes of depressionMuscle sorenessDecreased physical staminaUnexplained weight gainIncrease in fat distribution around chest and hipsSweating attacksMore emotional than in the past

Category XIX (Menstruating Females Only)PerimenopausalAlternating menstrual cycle lengthsExtended menstrual cycle (greater than 32 days)Shortened menstrual cycle (less than 24 days)Pain and cramping during periodsScanty blood flowHeavy blood flowBreast pain and swelling during mensesPelvic pain during mensesIrritable and depressed during mensesAcneFacial hair growthHair loss/thinning

Category XX (Menopausal Females Only)How many years have you been menopausal?Since menopause, do you ever have uterine bleeding?Hot flashesMental fogginessDisinterest in sexMood swingsDepressionPainful intercourseShrinking breastsFacial hair growthAcneIncreased vaginal pain, dryness, or itching

PART IIIHow many alcoholic beverages do you consume per week? How many caffeinated beverages do you consume per day? How many times do you eat out per week? How many times do you eat raw nuts or seeds per week?List the three worst foods you eat during the average week:List the three healthiest foods you eat during the average week:PART IVPlease list any medications you currently take and for what conditions:

Please list any natural supplements you currently take and for what conditions:

Rate your stress level on a scale of 1-10 during the average week:How many times do you eat fish per week?How many times do you work out per week?