The goal of Functional Medicine is to determine how and why illness occurs and restore health by addressing the root causes of disease. The treatment plan is personalized for each individual. This science-based approach empowers patients and practitioners to work…
Menopause causes estrogen deficiency which affects the skin through accelerated collagen breakdown, decreased elastin, and dehydration. Loss of collagen results in skin that lacks tone and is more able to stretch and expand. When estrogen levels are low, skin becomes…
Fungal nail, technically known as onychomycosis, is becoming more common in both adults and children. Nails with fungal infections typically thicken and develop a yellow tint, and may become brittle or disfigured. Fungal nail is 10 times more common in…
Multiple studies have shown that when used as a nasal spray, ketamine may help depressed patients who have not responded to conventional therapy. Ketamine is a medication that is most often used intravenously for anesthesia, and multiple studies have shown…
Raynaud's disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. It can also affect other areas, such as the nose, lips, ears and…