#Best Functional Medicine Doctor

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Is Lyme Disease Curable? How Functional Medicine Can Help!

By Dr. Meena, Top Functional Medicine Doctor at Heal n Cure Medical Wellness, Glenview, IL

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted through tick bites and can cause a range of symptoms, from fever and fatigue to joint pain and neurological issues. While antibiotics are effective for many, some patients experience lingering symptoms, known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), leaving many to wonder: is Lyme disease truly curable?

The Functional Medicine Advantage

At Heal n Cure Medical Wellness, we tackle Lyme disease with a holistic approach through functional medicine. Here’s how we enhance healing beyond conventional treatments:

Customized Care: We create personalized treatment plans, considering your unique health history, genetics, and lifestyle. This tailored approach ensures that we address the root causes of your symptoms.

Advanced Diagnostics: Our use of comprehensive testing—ranging from blood tests to immune system evaluations—helps us understand the full scope of your condition and any co-infections like Bartonella or Babesia.

Boosting Immunity: We enhance your immune system with targeted nutrition, stress management, and supplements, empowering your body to fight off infections more effectively.

Combating Co-Infections: Recognizing that Lyme often comes with additional infections, we employ advanced therapies to diagnose and treat these complications, ensuring a thorough recovery plan.

Integrative Therapies: Beyond conventional care, we incorporate acupuncture, herbal treatments, and detox protocols to reduce inflammation and support your body’s natural healing processes.

Healthy Lifestyle Strategies: We guide you in adopting a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest, creating a sustainable lifestyle that supports long-term health and well-being.

At Heal n Cure Medical Wellness, we’re committed to helping you overcome Lyme disease with compassionate, cutting-edge care. If you’re struggling with Lyme, explore how functional medicine can help you regain your health. Contact us today to start your journey to wellness!

Dr. Meena, the leading Functional Medicine Doctor at Heal n Cure Medical Wellness Clinic in Glenview, IL, is known for her compassionate, personalized approach to healthcare. She excels in diagnosing and treating the root causes of health issues with tailored, evidence-based treatments, making her a trusted expert in holistic wellness.

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Functional Medicine

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Discover comprehensive healthcare at Heal n Cure, Glenview's prime destination since 2005. Serving Glenview, Lake Forest, Evanston, and Chicago, we're dedicated to your wellness goals. Our focus: medical wellness, weight loss, and personalized preventive care. Our experienced team ensures exceptional care in a warm environment, supporting you on your journey to a healthier, happier you.

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Best Functional Medicine Doctor In India

The demand for personalized and holistic approaches to wellness has given rise to the prominence of functional medicine. Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal stands out as a beacon in this field, earning admiration for her unwavering commitment to patient-centric care and her relentless pursuit of optimal health through functional medicine practices.

The Essence of Functional Medicine:

Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that addresses the root causes of illness, focusing on the intricate web of interactions in the body's systems.

Unlike traditional medicine, which often treats symptoms, functional medicine seeks to understand and rectify the underlying imbalances that lead to health issues. Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal has emerged as a trailblazer in this field, embodying the principles of functional medicine in her practice.

Holistic Patient-Centric Care:

What sets Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal apart is her holistic and patient-centric approach. She takes the time to listen to her patients, considering their unique genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors. This comprehensive understanding enables her to create personalized treatment plans that go beyond symptom management, aiming to restore balance and promote overall well-being.

Embracing Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Tools:

Dr. Sibal is known for her embrace of cutting-edge diagnostic tools, leveraging the latest advancements in medical science to uncover the root causes of health issues. From advanced genetic testing to comprehensive metabolic assessments, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest to provide accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.

Education and Expertise:

Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal's journey to becoming a leading functional medicine practitioner is marked by a stellar educational background and a wealth of expertise. Her extensive knowledge in areas such as nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology allows her to integrate various disciplines seamlessly, providing her patients with a comprehensive and integrative healthcare experience.

Advocacy for Preventive Medicine:

One of Dr. Sibal's key contributions to the field lies in her advocacy for preventive medicine. She believes in empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to take control of their health proactively. By emphasizing lifestyle modifications, nutritional interventions, and stress management, she helps her patients build a solid foundation for long-term well-being.

Patient Success Stories:

The mark of a distinguished functional medicine practitioner is the success stories of their patients. Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal boasts a portfolio of transformed lives, where individuals have not only found relief from chronic conditions but have also achieved newfound vitality and resilience. These stories stand testament to her dedication and effectiveness in implementing functional medicine principles.

Conclusion:

Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal's commitment to the principles of functional medicine, coupled with her holistic and patient-centric approach, has rightfully earned her the admiration of both colleagues and patients alike. As a leading figure in the realm of functional medicine, she continues to pave the way for a healthcare paradigm that prioritizes personalized, root-cause-focused interventions, ultimately leading to optimal health and well-being.

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SouthPark Functional Medicine: Your Partner in Optimal Health

Are you tired of conventional medicine that only treats symptoms without addressing the root cause? You’re not alone. Many people in Charlotte are seeking a more holistic approach to their healthcare. That’s where SouthPark Functional Medicine comes in. As the Best Holistic Doctor in Charlotte NC, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness through a personalized, functional medicine approach.

Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of chronic health conditions. Unlike traditional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications, functional medicine seeks to restore balance to the body by addressing the root imbalances.

Our experienced team of functional medicine practitioners in Charlotte takes a comprehensive approach to your health, considering your genetics, environment, lifestyle, and diet. We believe that by understanding your unique biological terrain, we can develop a customized treatment plan to help you achieve lasting results.

Whether you’re struggling with digestive issues, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, or hormonal imbalances, SouthPark Functional Medicine can help. Our practitioners combine the latest scientific research with proven natural therapies to create a personalized plan for your specific needs.

We understand that achieving optimal health is a journey, not a destination. That’s why we provide ongoing support and education to empower you to take control of your health. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your well-being.

If you’re ready to experience the difference a functional medicine approach can make, contact SouthPark Functional Medicine today. Our team of Best Holistic Doctor in Charlotte NC is committed to helping you achieve your health goals and live a vibrant, fulfilling life.

[meditating-dog-lover]

Taking a break

So I've been very hyperfocused on my health recently. It's a good thing because I want to be more proactive and healthy as well as manage a chronic inflammatory skin disease I've been dealing with. I haven't been very proactive in the past, so I'm doing all that now.

However it has given me a headache and now I have hypochondria. I canceled all my future appointments with my doctors (except for my annual physical). I'm just going to focus on an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, allergies, and getting psychiatric support for autism testing. Besides that, nothing else matters, and addressing these factors will help with my eczema as reducing inflammation, stress, and allergens are great.

Besides that I'm not going to worry anymore. I'm exhausted and terrified.

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The Best Functional Medicine in Maui

Explore optimal well-being with the best functional medicine in Maui. Our practitioners prioritize personalized care, uncovering root causes, and promoting holistic healing for lasting health and vitality. For enduring health and vitality, our practitioners place a high value on individualized treatment, identifying the underlying reasons, and encouraging holistic healing.

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What Hero's Attempts to Comfort Sunny on the Night of "Two Days Left" Tell Us About His Character

Hi Hero Enthusiasts, let's talk about one of the only times Hero talks about himself and his grief in the entire course of the game...

It is easy to see this as just usual, selfless Hero being in-tune to others' emotions and trying his best to help any way he can. On the surface, Hero appears to be well-adjusted and at a sense of peace with what happened. When he reassures Sunny that Mari "would always want [them] to be happy even if it was without her" thereby encouraging him that it's okay to move forward and find healing, the player of the game believes him. Arguably, even Sunny believes him to a certain degree, but the real question here is: does Hero believe himself?

Let's Discuss Under the Cut...

(Warnings: OMORI spoilers. Heavy themes including death, grief, depression, and guilt).

It really says a lot about Hero that this scene is one of the only moments he talks about himself and his grief in the entire course of OMORI though it makes sense in the context. Being such an empathetic person, Hero could probably fairly easily pick up on the fact that Sunny was thinking about Mari in the piano room in the middle of the night, so, of course, he would start talking about her in attempt to comfort him.

However, it does beg the question: is it deeper than that? Is Hero so quick to put this together because that's what he, himself, was doing in the piano room in the middle of night? If Hero was there to grieve Mari, it would make sense that he so easily jumped to the idea that Sunny was there to grieve her as well, but he immediately stops everything and pushes aside his own grief and his own feelings to try to comfort Sunny.

On that point, it is clear from the context that Hero is only sharing what he thinks will be helpful or comforting. He says "It has been hard for me too" to show empathy, to try to tell Sunny that it's okay that he still misses Mari and that he isn't alone in missing her. He expresses his own complicated feelings surrounding how (he believes) she died, but he ultimately reassures Sunny that Mari would want them all to be happy even in a world without her thereby encouraging him to find healing and to move forward.

There is a painful irony in hearing this from Hero knowing that after losing Mari, he curled in on himself and spiraled into a deep depression that was all-consuming and that the survivor's guilt almost destroyed him. He just shut down and stopped living until eventually, he threw himself in his school and extracurricular activities, always striving to stay too busy to fall apart. Even his choice to pursue a degree in medicine will require years of school with long hours of study and clinicals, then residency, and eventually work itself. As a doctor, Hero can really just hide in his busyness, and that's really all he seems to want anymore.

Though Hero would be the first to wholeheartedly insist to Sunny that Mari would want them to learn to be happy again and that they can find healing and move forward, the truth is that for Hero himself time stopped when Mari died. Life stopped. All of his dreams for the future died with her, and given his survivor's guilt, he honestly thinks that's what he deserves, regardless of what Mari would have wanted for him (but that's a topic for another discussion). For now, to summarize, there is something so lost and listless about Hero in the Real World after Mari's death. He doesn't really know what he wants out of a life without Mari besides not hurting anyone and staying so busy that he just doesn't feel anything anymore.

But despite his best efforts to remain completely numb to it all, that grief and that pain inside of him doesn't go away, and no matter how hard he may try to push it aside, it's still there. He has just locked it away, brushing it under the rug or slamming it behind the door--whatever it takes to be able to function and not drown in it again, because (as the end this scene itself ultimately showcases), Hero is still overwhelmed by it all.

This is reason enough that he doesn't talk about it and doesn't want to talk about it, but arguably another, possibly even bigger reason is that Hero is terrified of being a burden on others. When looking at this situation from the outside, one would think that Hero would have a lot of support and understanding given that so many of his loved ones are also grieving Mari. Everyone grieves differently but there can be a powerful comfort in surrounding oneself with people who also experienced the same loss and who also knew and loved that person. This moment with Sunny could have been an opportunity for Hero and him to really empathize with each other over having lost someone they both loved (albeit in different ways), but Hero would never ever, ever even dream of talking about his grief with Sunny or with Basil, Aubrey, and Kel for that matter. He sees himself as their "Big Brother" and because of that, he feels he constantly has to push aside anything he may be feeling or may want for himself to take care of them. And there is an added problem here that he doesn't feel he has done a very good job of that.

He blames himself not only for Mari's death, but for Kel, Basil, Aubrey, and Sunny's pain as well. Their friend group is fractured--the day's events at the lake have proven that, and in a way, Hero feels like this is his fault. If he hadn't been so depressed and broken himself, he would have been able to help his brother and his friends who have always felt like siblings to him, but he was too weak, too helpless and now they're fighting amongst themselves and miserable.

He feels he has no right to talk about his problems with them, but the truth is, he feels he has no right to talk about his problems with anyone. And this goes back to his one (1) fight with Kel (which, honestly probably deserves its own analysis post one day). Kel was terrified to see Hero spiral into such a dark place and felt like he is losing his brother. When he finally confronted him about it, however, Hero snapped--finally crumbling under the weight of everything that has gone wrong and all the pain he has been carrying around alone. It was, arguably, the one and only time in their lives that the two had ever really fought, and it (most likely) remains one of Hero's greatest regrets. He now lives in fear that his relationship with Kel is permanently and irreparably damaged--that nothing he could say or do and no amount of apologizing could ever erase that distance between them. Hero is terrified that Kel will never really open up to him again and that he'll always feel like he needs to walk around eggshells around him. He is scared that Kel must think he hates him, and he can't bear the thought that it's all his fault and no amount of apologizing will ever make it right.

The whole experience leaves Hero broken and overwhelmingly guilty (even though no one blames him Kel least of all), and while he does come out of the worst of his depression, he is still depressed. He hasn't found healing and closure. All he has really done is gotten better at hiding how miserable he is because he is terrified of ever hurting anyone in the same way he hurt his brother. Vowing to never be responsible for causing pain to his loved ones because of his problems, he buries and represses his emotions and his pain--managing to hide them from everyone but himself.

This is made all the more apparent when, as soon as Sunny leaves, Hero breaks down into tears overwhelmed by his own, repressed grief.

From this incredibly vulnerable moment (arguably Hero's most vulnerable moment in the entire game), it becomes clear to the player that all of the "well-adjustment" and acceptance Hero had been displaying up until this point is, at least to a certain extent, for show.

Hero is not okay. He just wants everyone to think he is.

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hi! Im uhm kinda questioning if I might be intersex? I have hyperandrogenism and clitoromegaly as diagnosed conditions, but my doctors say they come from a genetic complication from my diabetes. I have a rare genetic mutation, which means I don't have type 1 or 2 type diabetes, but rather type A insulin resistant diabetes. Im not sure if that would mean I can't be intersex because I've only seen things about PCOS so far, but the term intersex comes up when ever i search up my conditions. I was assigned afab and seemed totally normal until puberty and started growing facial hair. It's not a lot but its noticeable. I just wanted to see if the term intersex may applie to me? Sorry if this seems like a dumb question.

Hi anon! It's not a dumb question.

So, I wasn't familiar with Type A insulin resistance before this question, but I did some research to become more familiar with it. And based on everything I learned, I do think that this is a diagnosis that could be considered an intersex variation. Like you shared, it causes hyperandrogenism and clitoromegaly, which are often intersex traits.

I like InterACT's definition of intersex: "a variation that:

shows up in a person’s chromosomes, genitals, gonads or other internal reproductive organs, or how their body produces or responds to hormones;

Differs from what society or medicine considers to be “typical” or “standard” for the development, appearance, or function of female bodies or male bodies; and

Is present from birth or develops spontaneously later in life."

I think that insulin resistance A would meet all those criteria: it's a variation in how your body produces or responds to hormones that differs from what society considers "standard" sex traits for those assigned female at birth, in a way that might bring stigma or discrimination, and it is a lifelong variation, not something temporarily caused by medication or something like a tumor. Insulin resistance A isn't usually listed on intersex variation lists, but I honestly think that's because it's rare enough that orgs just aren't aware of it, and hadn't thought to research it because diabetes in general isn't an intersex variation.

Ultimately, I think it's up to you--if you don't feel comfortable identifying as intersex you don't have to, but in my opinion, you're welcome to identify as intersex, and I think you'd find a lot of shared community with other intersex people who might experience similar symptoms or life experiences. If you wanted to start exploring intersex community spaces, I think you'd find a lot of people who would accept you. Your journey is your own journey and there's no timeline or pressure to do anything, but you absolutely would count as intersex from my perspective.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions, and wishing you the best of luck, anon!

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Best Functional Medicine Doctor in Glencoe

Dr. Meena, Founder Heal n Cure Clinic, is a top Functional Medicine Doctor near Glencoe, in Glenview

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Benefits of Best Holistic Medicine Care

Holistic medicine emphasizes a comprehensive approach to well-being. It views the body, mind, and spirit as interconnected aspects of a person's overall health, going beyond just treating symptoms. Holistic practitioners aim to identify the root cause of an illness rather than simply mask its symptoms.

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Hello!! Are you having a nice day? I hope you do!!! I wanted to ask, could u maybe tell us what the different classes are? Tumblr's search function always lets a girl down and the detailed info is not in the pinned post as far as I can tell, so I can't find the info :( Thank u and have a lovely weekend 💕💕💕

hi! today's going okay so far! thank you for the ask :)

so there are seven classes in larkin! in the game they kind of function like the traditional class system in a game like dnd combined with their background system, meaning they not only shape the players skills and abilities, but they also have an effect on some of their viewpoints and values, as well as having an impact on their relationships with other people in the world!

the outlaw - this is your traditional criminal class/background. an outlaw abrams has managed to survive through any means necessary--something that Wyatt doesn't exactly approve of, given his own 'moral code' 🙄this class is great with intimidation and making connections in the various underworlds that larkin's version of the US has to offer. character's like Nash might not take too kindly to some of their methods, but he would have to admit--they're effective.

the healer - this is your 'doctor' class, well, as close as one can come to being a doctor without any formal training. an expert in traditional medicine, a healer Abrams has survived on the kindness of others after delivering babies, pulling bullets out of rogues and tending to sick kids. Wyatt is particularly proud to call a healer Abrams his kid! Cassidy and Ethel would find you particularly valuable--as the Ward gang is currently down a healer.

the showman - this is Larkin's version of a bard. An expert musician and storyteller, you live for the stage, you shine best when you're entertaining, swaying an audience. Wyatt isn't particularly favorable towards your selected path in life--he thinks your talents could be put to better use doing something else--but you're his kid no matter what. Already kind of mentioned this, but Cyrus has a soft spot for musicians!

the conartist - this class aligns the best with the barest bones version of the MC, when they were first being developed in 2020. They've followed in Wyatt's footsteps, selling forged land-deeds and miracle tonics, swindling unsuspecting bleeding hearts out of their pocket change and making a big old show of it all the while. An expert at manipulation, Wyatt couldn't be prouder of the little conman you've turned out to be. Rose finds the conartist a little suspicious--like people trust them far too easily, but Dominic on the other hand, loves the way Abrams can get people eating right out of their palms.

the thief - this Abrams has sticky-fingers, great with pick-pocketing and breaking into places they shouldn't be, they'd consider themselves something of an expert thief. with a boost to dexterity, this Abrams has nimble fingers that help in terms of picking locks and other delicate tasks. Wyatt thinks you could be doing something a little more honorable, but he'd be lying if those nimble hands of yours didn't come in handy from time to time. Reyes absolutely adores the way this Abrams can rob a man blind without them even realizing.

the gambler - holding 'em and folding 'em is this Abrams' specialty. They've been counting cards since before they could read, shooting dice before they were old enough to enter a casino and hustling pool long before their twenty-first birthday. Wyatt is pretty happy with the little cardshark Abrams' has turned out to be, he admires how well the can keep a lid on things--well, usually. Hollis is hesitant around this version of Abrams. They usually have people figured out the moment they've met them. But this Abrams? This Abrams is unreadable--and they hate going in blind.

the slayer - now, every version of Abrams is a vampire hunter, though the slayer takes a different approach to the craft. Vampire hunter is all they are, it's all they'll ever be, it's what'll kill them one day--but they've long accepted that. Their knowledge of the Vamp world is unparalelled, their dedication to slaying all of Vampire kind rivalling that of the Pope's dedication to Christ. Wyatt is...well, Wyatt worries more about the slayer than he does the other Abrams'. Montero and Adam, both being Vampires themselves have differing opinions of the slayer, but--they'd be lying if they didn't say they weren't at least a little wary of them.

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very briefly, im going to go to medical school to become a plastic surgeon in gender surgeries (i know how important these operations are to people and want to provide them) but i dislike the idea of having so much authority and power over people. i dislike the philosophy a lot of doctors go by where they are the all-knowing savior in people's lives (which allows abuse, medical misogyny, etc). is there any other way to think about this or anything to do to prevent this -- not "not being a misogynist" because i don't think i am but anything you can come up with or have to say

and thank you for sharing the fundraisers and boosting them it is very helpful

i don't think it's categorically impossible to be a doctor who treats your patients with respect (people navigate interpersonal relationships across power imbalances every day) but you do need to recognise that 1) your power as a physician doesn't come from individually having a paternalistic attitude but from the protected social and legal position of medicine and 2) the way you want to practice medicine is explicitly counter to the prevailing professional norms as well as to much of the training and education you will receive.

i don't think these things mean that one shouldn't become a surgeon (i for one am extremely glad plastic surgery exists, & glad when someone wants to learn how to perform it) but they do mean that you need to prepare yourself to train and practice in a system that not only does not share your perspective but is hostile to it. ultimately this is a tension that can't and won't be resolved until medicine is no longer being practiced in a capitalist context with its attendant ableism, racism, misogyny, &c. i don't think that awareness of this function of medicine is sufficient, on its own, to ensure you are practicing in your patients' best interest---but i would say it's a necessary first step.

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do you have any thoughts on functional neurological disorder?

it’s one of the cruelest inventions of modern medicine.

for a bit of context on my positionality i don’t currently have an fnd diagnosis but i am at huge risk of one (my rheumatologist already thinks i have a conversion disorder) & it’s one of the many reasons i’m terrified to pursue a second neurologist after my first one dumped me. fnd is, like, maybe not the pinnacle but definitely a major player in the field of doctors gaslighting us as hard as possible & being furious every time it doesn’t work.

i’m not gonna find these articles bc it gets to a point of self harm for me to (re)read some of this shit but literally doctors are like “the more convinced patients are there’s something wrong the more they’re lying,” “the more symptoms patients have the more likely it is to be fnd and not something really wrong,” etc. again just unfathomably cruel. also the fact that mainstream medicine can unironically write that people with hypermobility are “more likely to have fnd” rather than going huh maybe there’s a neurological component here is just. what the fuck are y’all doing.

a really fun (fucked up) “i told you so” moment with the social construction of the ‘real vs fake’ tics false binary was when doctors literally can’t tell the difference based on their own bullshit criteria.

i highly recommend checking out @fndportal for incredibly insightful thoughts on a lot of these issues. sociological research on post-hysteria diagnoses & the genealogy of hysteria has also been super helpful for me although it’s obviously a very difficult history.

on a peer support level i think disability community is especially vital in the face of these kinds of psychological warfare from doctors. & to anybody who’s been diagnosed with fnd or similar conditions: i believe you. something is really wrong, it is not your fault (& it would be okay, & you’d still deserve effective compassionate care, if it was), you’re not making it up.

obviously i personally want to destroy the whole thing from the ground up, but if i could change one thing about the medical field, it’d be that it needs, desperately & urgently, to create space for not knowing. to say “something is happening here but science hasn’t caught up with it yet.” …unfortunately, to do so would be to destroy medicine from the ground up, because the whole project is predicated on the manufactured authority of knowing our bodies wholly & irrevocably, of rendering our own knowledge irrelevant at best & lies at worst.

also imo cbt, especially for a physical symptom, is evil & in situations where people can ghost their doctors rather than go i wholeheartedly support that.