The Aesthetics Advisor

Traditional forms of medicine were, by nature, holistic. But in the past century, conventional medicine has mainly focused on the physical aspects of illness, breaking the body up into parts to be dealt with in isolation by specialists who concentrate on disease and dysfunction. Their focus on disease—rather than health—has informed how medicine is practiced and patients are treated. Integrative and functional medicine bring the focus back to patients and their health and healing. The surge in popularity of these modalities suggests that patients are drawn to this new (or very old) approach. So what are integrative medicine and functional medicine? And how are they different? What Is Integrative Medicine? Treating the Whole Person Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. A patient’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs are addressed as each is considered integral to overall health and well-being. Integrative medi...

Amymyersmd.com - You’ve heard me say it time and time again in my books and in articles, “conventional medicine failed me and it’s my mission to not have it fail you, too.” It truly is my mission as a functional medicine doctor and health and wellness brand founder to help you avoid the pitfalls of conventional medicine and empower you to take control of your health. I have a vision of creating a clear path to optimal health and wellness, something that is better than what we all know through conventional physicians and medications. Let me explain why. Contents 1 The Problem With Conventional Medicine 2 What is Functional Medicine? 2.1 Functional Medicine Looks At The Individual As Unique 3 What Conventional Medicine Gets Wrong 3.1 It’s All In Your Genes 3.2 Once You’re Diagnosed, Your Symptoms Will Only Get Worse 3.3 Autoimmunity is a Disease of a Single Organ 3.4 Medications Are the Only Way to Relieve Your Symptoms 3.5 Diet Plays No Role in Autoimmune Disorders 3.6 A...