Targeted Diagnostic Testing
Treat the Cause, Not the Symptoms
Systematic Healing
Whole-Person Approach to Medicine
The Future of Medicine Is Here
Combining advanced diagnostics with nutritional medicine and targeted allopathic treatments, functional medicine is the fastest-growing form of medicine today. Senara is at the forefront of this emerging care model, bringing our mantra of Live Life Well to its full potential with our anti-aging center.
When it comes to addressing a wide range of medical issues, Senara in Peoria offers an effective solution for functional medicine. Through targeted diagnostic testing, our skilled practitioners can gain a deeper understanding of the systemic imbalances that may be contributing to chronic health conditions. Functional medicine takes into account factors such as depleted nutrients, hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and other indicators of body function that may be causing or exacerbating disease and dysfunction. By identifying and addressing these underlying imbalances, functional medicine aims to reverse, stop, or slow the progression of various health issues. At Senara, we prioritize a holistic approach that treats the root cause rather than simply managing symptoms. Our team of experts will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that focuses on restoring balance to your body and optimizing your overall health and well-being. If you're seeking a comprehensive and effective approach to improving your health, Senara in Peoria is the place to turn to for functional medicine expertise.
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
To put it simply, functional medicine treats the cause of chronic disease, not the symptoms. By addressing the underlying source of the health impairment, systemic healing can take place. This not only improves symptoms but also improves overall well-being. It is a patient-centered, whole-person approach to medicine.
Functional medicine practitioners are like detectives. They gather as much information about their patients as possible — from basic health history to blood work and more — to solve their chronic conditions. Everything from a simple case of recurring dermatitis to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune disorders. By looking at the broader picture, functional medicine practitioners are better able to look past an isolated set of symptoms to define what is causing disease in the body. Thus, they are able to provide more targeted treatment that goes beyond symptom management. True healing, both inside and out, can occur.
FOOD AS MEDICINE
One of the tenants of functional medicine is the idea that what we eat can often contribute to chronic health conditions. Emerging research supports this idea.
The standard American diet is overloaded with sugar, salt, and fat, the likes of which our ancestors never consumed. This includes sugar, salt, and fat substitutes, like margarine, aspartame, and olestra. And as we eat outside of the home more, we are eating less whole foods and increasing our intake of processed foods. Overconsumption of all these things has been linked to heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and virtually every major health condition that plagues our society today.
By altering our diet to focus on whole foods — veggies, fruits, grains, etc — healing can happen. In many cases, undiagnosed food sensitivities may be to blame for excess weight, fatigue, headaches, and other unexplained health issues. In particular, gluten and dairy intolerance may play a significant role in autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia, and more.
Changing your diet can change your life. Inflammation is greatly reduced, health is restored, and vitality returns.
WHAT FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TREATS
Functional medicine is effective in addressing issues related to a wide range of medical issues, including autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalance, digestive issues, sexual dysfunction, skin conditions, sleep disorders, and many more common and complex ailments.
Targeted diagnostic tests provide a deeper look into potential imbalances and dysfunction that may be causing symptoms of disease to manifest. Depleted nutrients, hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and other indicators in body function can be addressed to reverse, stop, or slow the progression of many chronic health conditions.
For example, food sensitivity testing may indicate a severe intolerance to gluten. By removing gluten from the patient’s diet, the internal distress and inflammation caused by consuming gluten are then eliminated. The body begins to heal itself and chronic conditions associated with the food intolerance will subside. A few common diseases associated with gluten intolerance include GERD, digestive distress, Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic dermatitis, allergies, asthma, and migraines. Additionally, hormone testing may indicate that estrogen or testosterone levels are low in that same patient. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can rebalance depleted levels, which eliminates the patient’s fatigue, loss of libido, and sleep disturbances.
A wide range of chronic health conditions has the potential to be treated with functional medicine approaches.
COMMON CONDITIONS ADDRESSED WITH FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE:
- Acne
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Cancer Prevention
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Depression & Anxiety
- Detoxification & Healing
- Diabetes
- Digestive Disorders (IBD, IBS, GERD/Reflux)
- Eczema/Psoriasis
- Elevated Cholesterol
- Environmental & Food Allergies
- Fatigue
- Female Disorders (PMS, Menopause, Infertility, PCOS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Healthy Aging
- Healthy Weight & Metabolism
- Heart Health
- Hormone Balance
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
- Migraines & Headaches
- MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sleep/Insomnia
- Thyroid & Adrenal Disorders
- & Many More
THE WHOLE PERSON APPROACH
Our bodies are a complex system of organs, tissues, and fluids. Our biochemistry is influenced by all of these systems working together in harmony. An imbalance in any part of these systems can create a ripple effect throughout the body, leading to dysfunction and disease.
Functional medicine uses state-of-the-art diagnostics to make sure every body system is working properly. Thyroid functioning, hormonal balance, cholesterol, blood sugars, and more can bring all the pieces of the puzzle together.
THE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DIFFERENCE
In today’s society, chronic diseases are on the rise. There is a direct correlation between the increase in disease and obesity with the modernization of our diet and lifestyles. We are busier, leading to higher stress. We eat out more, relying on fast and processed foods that are depleted of nutrients and hard to digest. Our medical system is overburdened and over-reliant on prescription drugs to get results. Modern medicine often focuses on acute care and symptom management before all else.
The truth is, that many doctors simply lack the resources and training to focus on disease prevention. Those who do may struggle to find the time to educate their patients and follow through with their results.
Functional medicine seeks to refocus healthcare on the patient in a meaningful way. By integrating both holistic and allopathic treatment methods, patients are treated from the inside out. Care is science-based and forward-thinking. As no individual’s biochemistry is the same, no health care solution is the same. When we view the person as a whole, we can treat them better and improve results. This approach is the functional medicine difference: individualized, integrated, whole-person care.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PATIENT FAQS
Take Control of Your Health Today
With our whole-person approach to health at our Anti-Aging Center, you can make the choice to take control of your health and Live Life Well. Through functional medicine, our team will work with you to target the causes of your pain or problems instead of just treating the symptoms. From finding and food sensitivities to using food as medicine, our functional medicine provider will help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
Ready to learn more? Request an appointment at Senara Health and Healing Center & Spa in Peoria today!
Partner With Us Today
Partner with Senara in Peoria today and embark on a journey towards optimal health and well-being through functional medicine. Our team of skilled practitioners is dedicated to addressing the underlying imbalances that contribute to chronic health conditions. By utilizing targeted diagnostic testing, we gain valuable insights into the root causes of your health issues. From depleted nutrients to hormonal imbalances and thyroid dysfunction, we address these factors to reverse, halt, or slow the progression of diseases and dysfunction. At Senara, we believe in a holistic approach that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, focusing on restoring balance to your body and optimizing your overall health. Partner with us today and discover the transformative power of functional medicine in Peoria.
