FAQs
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Functional Medicine is a patient-centered specialty focused on addressing the root cause of medical conditions and optimization of all areas of health.
It provides a unique and hyperpersonalized approach to wellness that holistically integrates all proven treatment modalities.
Address the following:
digestive issues like IBS, IBD, SIBO, H Pylori and leaky gut
autoimmune conditions affecting the thyroid, skin, joints, gut, etc
mental and emotional health like anxiety, depression, fatigue, and stress management
overall wellbeing to optimize health, prevent disease and improve healthspan
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Prevention is the best medicine. Establishing a baseline of metrics while you are healthy provides critical insight for optimization now and trends toward disease suboptimal/disease states in the future.
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You are not alone. The parameters in your blood reports serve as the diagnostic criteria for disease. These values are neither accurate goalposts for your performance metrics nor valid measures of optimal health.
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The næqi method leverages the best all medicine has to offer - including the expertise of medical specialists, nutritionists, wellness coaches, therapists and trainers. You have peace of mind knowing there is a trusted partner at your side guiding your health journey and providing the good medicine you deserve.
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Diet is foundational to health. The næqi program aims to educate and empower around food. You will discuss diet and digestion throughout your journey, working together to better understand your health indicators so you are empowered to make informed decisions around food type, quality, quantity, and timing.
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This is a great question. The answer is no, there is no safe way to use supplements focused on "weight loss". These are typically focused on laxative and dehydrating effects and can be addictive/have severe side effects, including hospitalization. However, like all concerns - weight is addressed holistically and from a root cause perspective. Relevant evidence-based supplements may be used to support digestion, hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance and inflammation etc, whichever the root cause(s) .