FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IN KNOXVILLE, TN
Functional Medicine at the Real Health Co takes the approach of “what is the root cause” of someone's symptoms. Rather than just treating a symptom with a medication, we take a deeper dive to understand what is causing it. Often times this includes taking a detailed history or obtaining additional testing to address hormones, gut health, autoimmunity, inflammation, and environmental toxins that can often be missed in other settings. We look at the body as a whole to address how one problem may be impacting other systems of the body.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
Those wanting to find the root cause of their health concerns with a holistic approach
Those interested in maintaining health by nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle
Those interested in obtaining lab work to correct any deficiencies
OUR SERVICES
Lab testing
Wellness exams
Personalized supplementation
plans
Virtual appointments for those
not local or unavailable to travel
My health took an interesting turn when a lingering cough post virus decided to stay for months. It turned into regular sleepless nights, eczema on my hands, reflux & prolonged coughing with almost anything I would eat. Everything offered at the doctor only led to a dead end all the while the exhaustion increased, coughing was a normal part of my day and symptoms worsened. Through tears and frustration, I was graciously led to Functional Medicine and addressing the root cause. They thoroughly listened to the interesting list of symptoms and approached with strong support to my immune system in this autoimmune flare up my body was experiencing. Praise God my body is healed & immune system strengthened - those systems are GONE! Cannot recommend the importance of seeking the root cause! So so grateful for the loving care and healing I’ve experienced through the help of the Real Health Co.”
- Kristen Grigsby
Functional medicine is concerned with restoring the body's God-given functions, to help heal rather than treat symptoms.
A functional approach to medicine works to optimize all the body’s metabolic pathways by working with the patient to create a personalized protocol based upon the health status of that patient’s body. We utilize nutrition and exercise plans and address sleep, stress, and spiritual support as well as incorporating supplements as needed.
THE DIFFERENCE
In conventional medicine, disease is indicated by certain markers seen in labs and diagnostics. With functional medicine, we utilize these same diagnostic tests, but we may also utilize what’s called “functional testing” if necessary. These tests will take the lab values a step further by indicating what underlying pathways may have problems or deficiencies leading to those abnormal lab values and symptoms.
YOUR BENEFITS
Functional medicine is particularly helpful with chronic disease as it is understood that lifestyle factors will impact overall, long-term health. We work with a wide variety of cases including male and female hormones, autoimmunity + generalized immune support, weight loss + overall metabolic optimization, digestion support + gut health, brain function + neurological optimization, oncology treatment + support, detox support, stress management, pediatric wellness visits, well-woman visits, postpartum + newborn care, and many other medical needs.