Why try integrated medicine? In recent years there has been an increasing value put on personal choice in lifestyle and wellness. In the past two years, as a collective we’ve researched more about our immune systems, building natural defenses to infection, limiting exposure to possible infections, and fighting the infection if we became infected.  We all like feeling good, surrounding ourselves with as healthy of an environment as possible. It’s amazing how many ways we can achieve all of those things. Having an array of choices comes from a wealth of tried and true methods and knowledge mined from cultures all over the globe. These choices present multiple approaches to overall wellbeing practices, as well as preventing or treating illness. Some questions arise though: How do you choose where to start? How do you integrate new methods on your own? How long do you pursue each of these choices to say you’ve given it a chance, or to decide if it’s the best for you or not? 

Should You Try Integrative Medicine?

The answer is simple; choose the approach that integrates them all, and choose the specialty of Integrative Medicine. Here are a few good reasons why this approach will benefit you and your family, and you should try integrative medicine.

• Individualized: The Integrative medicine approach is individualized and does not have a one size fits all ideology. The needs of every person are analyzed, and treatment is designed to not just treat the presenting illness, but to maximize help to all your body’s functions and systems.
• Addresses the root cause of disease: Integrative medicine does not just treat symptoms of your presenting illness; it looks for the root cause or causes. Addressing the root cause of any illness has long-lasting benefits and allows greater healing.
• Preventative: Not just reacting when symptoms start to present, integrative medicine looks to address even lifestyle changes to stop further health problems from arising. Discussing the importance of a well-balanced diet tailored to your metabolic needs, as well as stress management, is taking an active not passive approach to your healthcare.
  

  Individualized safe treatment plans and the combination of both modern and traditional medicine are just a few of the great reasons to try functional medicine on your path to health and wellness.

• Integrative: Integrative medicine combines the best of both modern and traditional medicine utilizing herbs and supplements. while emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Its also
• Safe: The design of integrative medicine is set to be beneficial and safe for all age groups in your family. Its preventative approach supports a strong immune system and utilizes herbal supplements and botanicals that have been known to be effective for centuries.  

The open-mindedness of Integrative Medicine Practitioners to include safe and effective alternative options allows you to have good communication with your medical team letting you take back control of your healthcare. We look forward to having those conversations and discussing the merits of each of the options that would benefit you personally. Reach out for a free consultation, today!