Regenerative medicine is a revolutionary field at the forefront of biomedical research, aiming to harness the body's own regenerative capabilities to restore or replace damaged tissues and organs. It encompasses a diverse range of approaches, from stem cell therapy and tissue engineering to gene editing techniques. The ultimate goal is to develop innovative treatments for conditions that currently have limited options, such as heart disease, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease. By unlocking the potential of cells and biological processes, regenerative medicine offers promising prospects for improving quality of life and addressing medical challenges that have long seemed insurmountable.
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Hormones Conduct The Language Of Cells. Our Bodies Have Over 60 Trillion Cells With Each Needing To Communicate With One Another.
Our Hormones Play A Major Role In How Fast We Age. The Action Of The Various Hormones Is Very Complex. In Part They Act To Advance The Life Cycle According To The Biological Plan.
Natural Balance: Bio-Identical Hormones closely mimic the body's natural hormones, ensuring a harmonious balance.
Personalized Approach: Hormone therapy can be tailored to an individual's specific needs, offering personalized solutions.
Symptom Relief: Bio-Identical Hormones can alleviate symptoms of hormone imbalance such as hot flashes, mood swings, and low energy.
Aging Gracefully: Hormone therapy can help support healthy aging and improve overall well-being.
Safety: Bio-Identical Hormones have a lower risk of side effects compared to synthetic alternatives.
Scientific Backing: Many medical professionals endorse and prescribe Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy as an effective treatment option.
Improved Quality of Life: Patients often report enhanced quality of life, including better sleep, mental clarity, and increased vitality.
Natural Ingredients: These hormones are typically derived from natural sources, making them a more natural and holistic approach to hormone balance.
Regulated Dosage: Hormone levels can be closely monitored and adjusted as needed for optimal results.
Consultation and Support: Patients receive guidance and ongoing support from healthcare providers throughout their hormone therapy journey.
Includes the development and use of materials and substances that interact with biological systems to support tissue regeneration or enhance healing processes.
Biomaterials and Biologics
Uses the body's immune system to target and destroy diseased or abnormal cells, such as cancer cells. This approach may involve modifying immune cells or using antibodies to enhance immune responses.
Immunotherapy
Involves modifying a patient's genes to treat or prevent disease. It can include replacing mutated genes with healthy ones, turning off genes that cause disease, or introducing new genes to enhance the body's ability to fight disease.
Gene Therapy
Regenerative Medicine Approaches
Involves creating artificial tissues and organs in the laboratory using a combination of cells, biomaterial scaffolds, and biochemical factors. These engineered tissues can be used to replace damaged tissues or organs.
Tissue Engineering
Involves isolating and concentrating platelets from the patient's own blood, which are then injected into injured areas to accelerate healing and tissue repair.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Utilizes stem cells, which have the potential to differentiate into various cell types, to promote tissue regeneration. Stem cells can be derived from various sources, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue (fat), or umbilical cord blood.
Stem Cell Therapy
PRP Joint Injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) joint injections represent an innovative approach within regenerative medicine aimed at treating joint injuries and osteoarthritis. PRP is derived from the patient's own blood and contains a concentrated mix of platelets, growth factors, and proteins that promote healing and tissue regeneration. When injected into damaged joints such as knees, shoulders, or hips, PRP works by stimulating the body's natural repair processes, reducing inflammation, and potentially slowing down the progression of arthritis. This minimally invasive treatment option has gained popularity due to its potential to alleviate pain, improve joint function, and enhance overall mobility without the risks associated with surgery or long-term medication use.
what is functional medicine?
Functional medicine delves into the HOW and WHY of disease development, striving to reinstate well-being by tackling the UNDERLYING CAUSES unique to each individual.
I begin by examining your medical history and symptoms from a distinct perspective compared to traditional doctors. Employing the Functional Matrix, I organize your health narrative, enabling me to pinpoint crucial areas of dysfunction and imbalance that can be rectified. While conventional medicine tends to classify and label symptoms for diagnosis, aiming to match them with prescriptions or rehabilitative treatments, functional medicine takes a proactive approach by investigating upstream causes and alleviating inflammatory influences in the body. My objective is straightforward: enhance your quality of life, alleviate the burden of prescriptions, and impart knowledge on how to sustain optimal health.
HOW TO WORK WITH ME
Ready to embark on this journey? Fantastic! Success in any treatment plan hinges on motivation. Yet, the true enchantment lies in our collaboration. While my teaching and medical approach might not suit everyone, our partnership is key.
WHAT CONDITIONS ARE TREATED?
Functional medicine views a patient's health through the prism of inflammation. Together, we target and eliminate factors that ignite inflammation while restoring your physiological biochemistry for optimal functioning
While a functional holistic approach can benefit most diagnoses or conditions, I commonly address:
- Circadian sleep disruptions
- Chronic fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches and migraines
- PCOS and menstrual irregularities
- Peri-menopause
- Mold/mycotoxin issues
- Stress and cortisol imbalances
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Chronic constipation
- Generalized Anxiety
- Depression
- Insulin resistance
- Overweight/obesity
WHO SHOULD NOT WORK WITH ME
- Prioritizing self-care isn't a current focus
- Time management tends to be disorganized, resulting in missed appointments
- Electronic communication or computer usage isn't comfortable for you
- Immediate, consistent mental health support is required
- Expectations lean toward a solution preventing all future health issues
- Unwillingness to improve detrimental behaviors, habits, or thought patterns affecting overall health
- Considering functional medicine due to advice but not yet ready to alter lifestyle, diet, or habits
- Occupation constraints preventing monthly 30-minute doctor appointments for a minimum of three months
SPECIALTY TESTING OFFERED
With a background in both family practice and functional medicine, I can provide comprehensive explanations of the labs you've obtained from your primary care doctor.
Should your goals require specialized functional testing, I've partnered with amazing companies like: ZRT labs, Vibrant America, Great Plains, 3x4 Genetics, and Access Medical (to name a few). These partnerships facilitate Organic Amino Acid testing, Comprehensive Stool Evaluation, and salivary measurements of cortisol and hormones, among other tests. All these assessments are easily conducted at home, offering the convenience of FedEx and UPS shipping labels and containers.
HOW IMPORTANT ARE VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS?
I help to determine the precise vitamins or supplements necessary for your needs, eliminating unnecessary ones. While tailored guidance on food and lifestyle adjustments forms the core of treatment, some individuals may require temporary or long-term supplementation due to unique genetic limitations, digestion issues, or micronutrient deficiencies. In such cases, I grant access to prescription-grade supplements through my FullScript dispensary, having rigorously vetted companies with the highest purity and third-party quality certification.
Ordering through my recommended prescription service ensures discounted pricing from the MRSP. However, it's advisable to allocate approximately $200-300 for supplement costs during the initial months of recovery.
CAN YOU DESIGNATE ME AS YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER?
No.
Your healthcare is a team effort, and Functional Medicine plays a different position on this “team.” My mission is to educate you on your body’s signals and help you reach your goals as an ongoing consultant. Typical results are achieved from 3-6 months of dedicated collaboration.
I require that all patients retain a primary care provider to handle ordering of important screening tests (like mammograms, colonoscopies, etc). As a consultant, I do not provide urgent/same-day care that might require immediate assistance or hospitalization. If permitted, I’ll happily communicate our findings to your PCP to provide a seamless approach to your overall healthcare.
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