Conditions We Treat With Functional Medicine
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Functional medicine is an extremely versatile approach, and it isn’t restricted to just one area of health. When we focus on holistic wellness, we can improve all sorts of symptoms.
On this page, you can browse a few of the most common conditions we treat at Crosser Natural Health. You’ll notice that many of these conditions are complex. Perhaps you’ve gone to a primary care provider with questions but didn’t receive answers. There is hope.
Reach out today to schedule your first consultation. Don’t see your specific issue or condition? Talk to Dr. Crosser and see if functional medicine and chiropractic are right for you.
Gut Issues
Leaky gut syndrome is a condition where the lining of the intestine becomes more permeable, allowing harmful substances to enter the bloodstream. Functional medicine identifies triggers such as food sensitivities, infections, and imbalances in gut bacteria to address this issue.
IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits. Crosser Natural Health approaches IBS by assessing dietary habits, stress levels, and gut health to create personalized treatment plans.
Have generalized, unresolved gut symptoms? We can help. Functional medicine addresses bloating and gas by examining dietary choices, identifying food intolerances, and optimizing gut health through diet modifications and probiotics.
Functional medicine practitioners like Dr. Crosser can provide guidance and support for individuals following a ketogenic diet, ensuring that they maintain a healthy balance of nutrients while achieving their health goals.
Hormone Disorders
Functional medicine focuses on improving insulin sensitivity through dietary adjustments, lifestyle changes, and supplements to manage and even reverse type 2 diabetes.
Hypothyroidism is characterized by an underactive thyroid gland. You might feel fatigued, sensitive to temperature, and stuck in your weight management journey. Hypothyroidism can be effectively managed through functional medicine by addressing underlying causes, optimizing thyroid function, and balancing hormones naturally.
Preventive Care
Functional medicine aims to prevent and treat fatty liver by addressing factors such as diet, exercise, and metabolic health to reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver.
By addressing lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and physical activity, functional medicine can help individuals lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Unfortunately, our environments, diets, and lifestyles can put women at risk for breast cancer. Functional medicine emphasizes early detection and personalized risk assessment, offering strategies such as lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and hormone balance to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Immune & Autoimmune Issues
Functional medicine seeks to identify and address the root causes of chronic inflammation, often related to diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
Tired of sneezing, struggling with headaches, and feeling fatigued? Dr. Crosser helps you reduce allergic reactions through dietary changes, gut health optimization, and natural remedies. She can also help with sinusitis.
Functional medicine can help individuals manage the lingering symptoms of long COVID by addressing inflammation, immune support, and overall wellness.
Treating psoriasis with functional medicine involves identifying triggers, reducing inflammation, and promoting skin health through dietary and lifestyle changes.
Cognitive Decline
Functional medicine emphasizes brain health through diet, cognitive exercises, stress reduction, and the management of underlying factors that contribute to memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
If your memory loss is found to be associated with Alzheimer’s, we can set you on a special program to slow cognitive decline and support brain health. While this condition is complex, there are lifestyle changes you can incorporate to improve health.
Functional medicine addresses insomnia by identifying its underlying causes, such as stress, hormone imbalances, and sleep hygiene, and provides tailored solutions for improved sleep quality.