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What to expect when working with Shilpa Dave Health
Why Choose Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine takes a holistic approach to health, focusing on the whole person rather than just treating symptoms. By dedicating more time to understanding your history and exploring the connections between your environment, lifestyle, and genetics, functional medicine practitioners aim to uncover the root causes of health issues. At Shilpa Dave Health we strongly believe in meeting our patients face to face, so we can form a strong partnership and also examine you carefully to make accurate diagnoses and recommendations.
Key Areas of Focus
Environmental Inputs
Your health is influenced by the air you breathe, the water you drink, the food you eat, and even your level of physical activity. Exposure to toxins, trauma, or poor-quality nutrition can disrupt your wellbeing. Functional medicine evaluates these factors to better understand their impact on your health.
Mind-Body
Your psychological, spiritual, and social wellbeing are vital to your overall health. Functional medicine considers these elements to address you as a whole person, not just your physical symptoms.
Genetic Makeup
While your genes play a role in your health, they’re not set in stone. Research shows that environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and even your mindset can influence how genes are expressed. Functional medicine uses this insight to help optimise your health.
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How Functional Medicine Supports Your Health
By understanding the genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors unique to you, functional medicine can pinpoint disruptions in key bodily processes, such as:
- Detoxification of toxins
- Hormone and neurotransmitter regulation
- Immune system function
- Digestion and nutrient absorption
- Inflammatory responses
- Structural integrity
- Energy production
- Psychological and spiritual balance
When these processes are imbalanced, they can lead to symptoms and accelerate the progression of disease.
- Initial ConsultationA 90-minute session with a GP to assess health needs, goals and conduct detailed examination and testing in our comprehensive health centre
- Multidisciplinary MeetingInvolves a GP, nutritionist, and performance team to analyse health data
- Medical DiagnosisIdentifying any medical conditions that require immediate attention
- Health Management PlanDeveloping a personalised plan for health improvement
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Our Comprehensive Approach to Wellness
The good news? Many of these imbalances can be addressed, restoring or improving your health. We have a comprehensive health centre with a wide range of services and testing equipment on site. Functional medicine focuses on:
Prevention
Chronic diseases often develop over time due to subtle, long-term disturbances in bodily functions. Functional medicine identifies these issues early, making prevention a cornerstone of care.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Your treatment plan is tailored to your needs and may include therapeutic diets, botanical medicines, nutritional supplements, detox programmes, or other targeted interventions. Counseling on lifestyle changes, exercise, and stress management are also key components.
Collaboration and Empowerment
In functional medicine, you’re not just a patient—you’re a partner. This collaborative approach empowers you to take an active role in improving your health and shaping the outcome of your care.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Functional medicine offers a path to understanding and addressing the root causes of illness. If you’re ready to experience a personalised, holistic approach to wellness, schedule a consultation today!
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