by functional | Jul 22, 2021 | Functional Medicine
Maybe you’re experiencing joint pain or having difficulty remembering things, so you do what most people would do – visit your doctor. Your doctor asks you some questions and performs some exams. Then, they diagnose you and prescribe medication. The medication helps....
by functional | Jul 22, 2021 | Functional Medicine
When health challenges stand in the way of the life you want, are you prepared to face that hurdle on your own? When your brain or body is not working the way it should, are you able to get yourself back on track without help? Have you read countless books about...
by functional | May 4, 2021 | Functional Medicine
You can’t treat it if you don’t know the cause. Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction are two really powerful diagnostic tests I use in the first pillar of my unique Five-Pillar system – Identify. It’s only natural to feel a little nervous about these...
by functional | May 4, 2021 | Functional Medicine
“This patient needs an EMG.” It’s something I say to my nurses all the time, but from a patient’s perspective, it might be a little confusing. Let’s take a closer look at EMG testing, starting with the why. This article continues my series on diagnostic...
by functional | Apr 5, 2021 | Functional Medicine, General Health & Wellness
So, you’ve scheduled a cerebrospinal fluid examination. You’re a little concerned about the procedure itself (don’t be – it’s a very routine process that’s only slightly more involved than your standard blood test), and you want to know what, exactly, you can find out...
by functional | Apr 5, 2021 | Functional Medicine, General Health & Wellness
I’ve been practicing as a neurologist and medical doctor since the early 1990s, and I’ve done thousands of spinal fluid examinations. I know the procedure sounds painful and high-risk, but trust me, it’s anything but. Spinal fluid examinations, or lumbar punctures, as...
