Crohn’s, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto’s Disease, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, hormone disorders, and even dysautonomia – autoimmune-related conditions are common and affect both men’s and women’s everyday lives. That’s why one of the main focuses at our functional medicine clinic is to help patients find relief from their symptoms and create lasting healthy habits that promote the body’s natural inflammatory responses. Here’s some more information about how we diagnose and manage autoimmune conditions:
Functional Medicine Testing
Autoimmune conditions can be frustrating to identify and diagnose swiftly, which is why we make sure to utilize a comprehensive scope of functional medicine tests, from blood work to urine and saliva tests. Things like thyroid hormone panels, food sensitivity testing, and even genetic testing are all important labs to ask your doctor for and are the first step toward understanding the big picture of your health.
Areas Of Expertise
We recognize that autoimmune diseases manifest in a myriad of different ways, and no two people have the exact same experience when it comes to symptoms. Functional medicine rejects the idea that treatment is a one-size-fits-all solution, but rather focuses on looking at all aspects of health– physical, emotional, and psychological– and finding personalized solutions. A few of the most common specialties we can help with include:
Hormonal Balance– knowing how to improve hormone balance is often one of the first steps in managing hormone disorders which are commonly linked to other inflammatory conditions, such as PCOS. Our bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is derived from natural plant sources, but we can also explore hormone therapy alternatives to help you achieve hormone balance.
Thyroid Health– thyroid disease symptoms can sneak up on you, which is why regular hormone checks are so vital! Autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s and Graves are completely treatable with the right combination of medications and lifestyle changes.
Gut Health– chronic inflammation is at the center of poor gut health, and our expertise in how to improve gut health includes necessary diet modifications, supplement regimens, and stress management tips for those dealing with IBS, IBD, and other metabolic conditions.
Autoimmune Management
So how do help patients manage their autoimmune conditions? Take a look at our general process:
- Detailed assessment– Analysis of the patient’s medical history, timeline of symptoms, diet, and lifestyle.
- Laboratory testing– Targeted lab tests, including genetics, gut, hormones, and stress checks.
- Leverage data– Develop a personalized plan in collaboration with the patient.
- Holistic care– Diet and exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, supplements, and other alternative therapies and treatments.
Because each person is unique and requires a different treatment, we utilize a wide variety of techniques and therapies while also working towards the goal of encouraging and supporting the body’s natural healing processes. From weight loss to IV therapy and diet and lifestyle changes,
These are just a few examples of autoimmune conditions the experts at Elite Personalized Medicine have helped diagnose and manage. Learn more about our functional medicine clinic and our broad service area around Atlanta. We look forward to hearing from you about how we can help you!
