Functional Medicine Testing: Why Standard Labs Miss the Problem
Many patients hear, “Your labs are normal,” yet still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, gut issues, or chronic pain. Standard lab panels and reference ranges were designed to detect overt disease and emergency-level abnormalities—not early dysfunction or subtle system imbalances. Functional medicine reframes labs as clues along a continuum of health: values can be technically […]
The Functional Medicine Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss
Most weight loss advice focuses on “eat less, move more” and the number on the scale, which is why so many people lose weight temporarily only to regain it. Functional medicine approaches weight differently: your weight is a symptom of how your systems—gut, hormones, brain, metabolism, immune and inflammatory pathways—are functioning together. Instead of asking “How fast […]
Nutrient IV Therapy: Direct Delivery for Maximum Absorption
In an ideal world, food would supply all the nutrients you need, your gut would absorb them perfectly, and energy would stay steady all day. Real life is messier: stress, medications, gut issues, and chronic illness can create gaps that standard oral supplements cannot always fix. Nutrient IV therapy offers a way to deliver vitamins […]
How Stress Reduction Techniques Unlock Mental Clarity & Emotional Stability
By Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel, MD – Internal Medicine, Functional & Aesthetic Medicine In our fast-paced, always-on world, stress has become an unwelcome constant. It’s the nagging worry, the tight shoulders, the racing thoughts that steal our peace and often our productivity. We often categorize stress as a mental burden, but its impact stretches far beyond […]
Why Functional Medicine Treats the Root Cause, Not Just Symptoms
By Dr. Shiv Kumar Goel, MD – Internal Medicine, Functional & Aesthetic Medicine In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to reach for a quick fix when you’re feeling unwell—whether it’s a painkiller for a headache or an antacid for digestion issues. While traditional medicine often focuses on relieving symptoms, functional medicine takes a deeper, more […]