Functional Medicine
“Imagine a world in which medicine was oriented toward healing rather than disease, where doctors believed in the natural healing capacity of human beings and emphasized prevention above treatment. In such a world doctors and patients would be partners working toward the same ends." -Andrew Weil, MD
Functional Medicine is a science-based healthcare that promotes optimal health focusing on the unique aspects of each individual’s biochemistry by identifying endocrine, hormone, digestion, detoxification and blood sugar imbalances
Genetic Expression & Optimal Health
It is now accepted that a person's state-of-health arises from the dynamic interactions between environmental factors and the individual’s genetic uniqueness. These factors can positively or negatively impact the extent to which people will realize their genetic potential.
Nutrition & Genomics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics
It has been demonstrated that nutritional factors have a major influence on healthy gene expression (genomics), protein synthesis (proteomics), and metabolism (metabolomics). As a result, a new patient-centered health care is emerging that will rely upon nutrition and other modifiable lifestyle factors to help people achieve optimal genetic expression.
Dr. Bergman understands that each patient's experience with health and disease is different. Through an assessment of specific bio-markers and an evaluation of core clinical imbalances a specific treatment protocol can be implemented to restore imbalances causing:
| Hormonal Disturbances
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Elevated Cholesterol
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| Reoccurring Infections or Viruses
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Infertility
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| Migraine Headaches
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Stress
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| Fatigue and Decreased Stamina
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Sinus/Allergy Issues
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| Digestive Problems
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Mood Swings/Irritability
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| Vitamin & Mineral Absorption problems
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Chronic Inflammation & Pain
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