Functional Medicine

Guiselle Berry, NP, and the experienced team at Revive Family Care & Wellness in Caddo Mills, Texas, use multiple functional and integrative therapies to treat the root cause of health problems that affect men, women, and children. For attentive care that considers your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, call the office for an appointment or request an appointment online today.

What is functional medicine?

Functional medicine is a branch of healthcare that addresses the root cause of illness rather than only treating its symptoms. The team of experienced providers at Revive Family Care & Wellness partner with you to regulate your body’s systems and functions in order to eliminate chronic disease and optimize your overall health.

A functional medicine physician evaluates a range of variables that may impact your health, such as genetics, stress, environmental factors, toxins, mindset, beliefs, and diet.

Hallmarks of functional medicine include that it:

• Is patient-focused
• Considers health to be optimal wellness, not just the absence of disease
• Is preventative; flagging an unbalance before it causes symptoms is key

Functional medicine also recognizes the principle that your body is self-regulating and self-healing.

What imbalances are treated with functional medicine?

Functional medicine is a powerful way to balance the functions of your body. Some common conditions that are normalized during functional medicine treatment include:

• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Hormonal imbalances
• Spirit and mind stabilization
• Oxidative stress
• Autoimmune imbalance
• Inflammation
• Thyroid regulation
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Chronic disease
• Irritable bowel
• Leaky gut
• Fibromyalgia

If you have a health issue, the Revive Family Care & Wellness team can use functional medicine to address it. 

What types of treatments are used in functional medicine?

Before you begin functional medicine therapies, you meet with your provider at Revive Family Care & Wellness to detail your health history, past surgeries and illnesses, lifestyle, diet, and current problems. This information helps your doctor to develop a plan of action using therapies that support all areas of your health.

Typical treatments used during a functional medicine appointment include:

• Mental health therapy
• Sleep management
• Acupuncture
• Massage therapy
• Stress management
• Nutrition education and support
• Supplements and botanicals
• Lifestyle changes

Your Revive Family Care & Wellness provider personalizes your treatment plan to meet your specific needs. 

How long does it take to get results?

Most likely, you’ve had your condition for a while. Since it didn’t develop overnight, it’s not likely to resolve overnight either.

Your doctor at Revive Family Care & Wellness creates a custom care plan for you according to your needs. It may take three, six, or even nine months to fully recover, though you should progressively experience more and more mind-body improvements after each session.

For whole-person healthcare and to restore your vitality, trust the knowledgeable team at Revive Family Care & Wellness. Call the office or request an appointment online today.