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A Holistic Approach to Your Skin Condition
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is an approach to care that seeks to uncover the root-cause of a symptom or disease process. It takes into consideration the entire person since all of our systems are intertwined. Functional dermatology looks at your symptoms and diagnoses as the starting point on your journey to wellness.
For example, psoriasis is a skin condition that runs in families. There is a genetic predisposition, but it usually results from an environmental factor. Functional medicine utilizes advanced testing to identify potential triggers of psoriasis, including infections, gut imbalances, and toxic exposures. The goal is to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Functional medicine takes a deep dive into your overall health. Appointments are comprehensive, testing is in-depth, and the treatment involves lifestyle interventions in the areas of diet, sleep, movement, and stress management.
If you are interested in understanding the why behind your skin condition, consider a functional medicine approach.
Functional Studies
Gut Microbiome
Gut Microbiome
Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome test is a stool test. It provides important information about the health of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to digestion, the gut also plays a critical role in regulating the immune system, metabolism, and hormones. The root cause of many skin conditions can be traced back to imbalances in the gut.
Metabolomics
Gut Microbiome
Gut Microbiome
Metabolomics is the study of a cell's functional status through the measurement of key metabolites. Metabolites in the urine and blood give us important information about nutritional status, toxic impact, dysbiosis, and metabolic processes like sugar and fat metabolism. Yeast overgrowth in the gut can cause skin problems like acne and eczema. Metabolic profiling can help find yeast overgrowth that is otherwise difficult to diagnose.
Food Allergy and Sensitivity
Food Allergy and Sensitivity
Food Allergy and Sensitivity
Food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances are three types of food reactions. Most conventional tests evaluate only food allergies (IgE testing). IgE reactions are usually not subtle, and they can cause hives, itching, swelling, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. Food sensitivity testing seeks out slower-onset reactions that can cause more subtle symptoms like rash, joint pains, and foggy mental status. Food sensitivity studies are not as straightforward as they seem, and a professional must carefully interpret them.
Environmental Toxins
Food Allergy and Sensitivity
Food Allergy and Sensitivity
Toxic mold, heavy metals, and environmental toxins are ubiquitous in our environment. Skin changes may be a sign of toxic burden and impaired detoxification pathways. Advanced testing can help us identify areas where your body needs additional support.