Some treated conditions of Functional Medicine
Allergies
Conditions in which our Immune System reacts abnormally to external substances.
Asthma
Airway chronic inflammatory condition.
Andropause
Also commonly known as “Men’s Menopause” - it is considered a result of gradual reduction in testosterone production, an “androgen.”
Autoimmune Diseases
Diseases in which the immune system attacks the body’s own cells and tissues.
Heart Diseases
Prevention and risk reduction.
Chronic Constipation / Diarrhea
Common condition characterized by constipation, difficulty or sensation of incomplete bowel movement.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Disease characterized by profound fatigue and tiredness, sleep disturbance, pain, and other symptoms that are aggravated by activity.
Long Haul COVID / Post COVID Syndrome
Chronic fatigue, muscle and articulation pain, headaches, lack of air sensation… all after the infectious stage of COVID.
Depression / Anxiety
There exist many organic causes and contributors to mental health. ¿Have you discussed them with your therapist or psychiatrist?
Diabetes
A group of diseases resulting in excessive blood sugar, or “elevated glucose.”
Endometriosis
A disorder in which the tissue that normally covers the uterus, grows outside of the uterus.
Environmental Health and Toxicity
The damaging in living beings caused or triggered by a variety of chemical, biological and physical agents .
Fibromyalgia
Generalized muscular pain and sensitivity.
Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances
Dangerous and unpleasant immune response to particular foods.
Gastric Reflux
A disease in which the stomach’s acid or bile irritates the esophagus.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Constipation, chronic diarrhea, dyspepsia, bloating, excessive gas. Their causes are food related, medications, microbiome related, emotional, and more.
Gluten Sensitivity and Intolerance
Immune response to gluten consumption: a protein that’s usually found in wheat, rye and barley.
Hypertension
Elevated pressure in the cardiovascular system that can affect all body systems.
Hypothyroidism
Condition in which the thyroid, from many causes, reduces its function.
Hormonal Dysfunction in Women
Heavy menses, PMS, PCOS, Infertility, and other symptoms of women’s hormonal dysfunction during both reproductive years and menopause.
Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances
Persistent problems getting to sleep, maintaining it, or having a quality rest.
Leaky Gut
Condition in which the gut lining loses its permeability function, increasing the passage of external and internal toxins passing through the digestive tube.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Frequent and unpleasant diarrhea, constipation, or both, among other gastrointestinal symptoms without evident cause.
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Toxic metals such as arsenic, mercury, lead, and other may cause neurological, immune and vascular damage and dysfunction.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammation and loss of function of small joints.
Sinusitis
Chronic sinus inflammation, accompanied by obstruction, face pain and difficulty breathing.
Stress and Lifestyle Related Anxiety
Chronic anxiety is not a sentency, and neither is stress exclusively unhealthy. Learn to benefit from it.
Micronutrient and Nutritional Deficiencies
Proteins, essential fats, vitamins, minerals and other deficiencies due to restrictive diets, lack of variety or problems with absorption.
Healthy Human
You don’t need to be sick for prevention and health optimization. Functional Medicine is also Predictive and Preventive. Know your risks and opportunity areas, maximize your wellness through Lifestyle Medicine.