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Preventing & Treating Osteoporosis with Yoga, Resistance Training, Diet, & Medications
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The Role of Functional Medicine in Managing Chronic Inflammation
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Living Longer, Living Better: Advanced Diagnostics and Unique Treatments for Longevity
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A Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmune Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis)
/in Hormone Health/by Lisa Lilienfield, MDAutoimmune hypothyroidism is characterized by too little thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. It occurs when the body attacks and inflames its own thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s Disease (or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis) is the most common cause of autoimmune hypothyroidism.
Thyroid disorders are commonly associated with a person’s energy level but the symptoms vary from person to person and can also affect appearance and mood, often making it even more difficult to cope. The most common symptoms include:
Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the Functional Medicine approach to treating autoimmune thyroid disease vs conventional practices. She discusses its ATMs (antecedents, triggers, and mediators), testing, and treatment options that may include dietary changes, supplementation, adrenal function, and hormone replacement.
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Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2
Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Functional Medicine Approach
/in Digestive Issues/by Lisa Lilienfield, MDIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that can cause considerable discomfort for those who are affected. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. However, once diagnosed and under the proper treatment, people with IBS are able to reduce the frequency of their flare-ups for a better quality of life.
At The Kaplan Center, we have been successfully treating IBS for years using a Functional Medicine approach.
Functional Medicine physicians look for signs of imbalance and areas of health that can be optimized. If and when they are found, the next step is looking at factors that could be supporting or exacerbating the disease – like environment, diet, past infections, medications, and levels of stress for example. Once the underlying causes are identified and removed normal digestive function and health can be restored.
In this video, Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the Functional Medicine approach to treating IBS.
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Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2
A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Migraines
/in Conditions, Migraine/by Lisa Lilienfield, MDCauses of migraine headaches vary for each individual. Finding a lasting solution goes beyond the prescription pad and requires a more in-depth evaluation of one’s overall health.
A Functional Medicine approach to treatment looks for triggers, predisposing factors, or imbalances that could be contributing to the frequency and severity of your migraines. In this video, Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the treatment protocol for migraines at The Kaplan Center.
We are here for you, and we want to help.
Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2