Which HMO's/Healthcards do you accept?

Unfortunately, the services offered here is not yet covered. We are waiting for the final amendment and implementation of the Universal Healthcare Act.

What is the treatment or management used in Functional medicine?

-The doctor may still use conventional/prescription medications as necessary -The doctor also uses personalized vitamins, minerals, neutraceuticals and herbs -It is not only focused on pills as it involves patient's lifetime commitment to change his/her diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, substance use and connectedness that promotes quality of life and longevity

Difference between Conventional and Functional medicine?

-Conventional medicine: symptoms based treatment, doctor centered, all receive same treatment, symptoms based diagnosis, disease oriented, specialized for particular disease, early detection -Functional medicine: treats underlying root, patient centered, customized holistic approach, individual biochemical factors, health oriented, treats whole body, prevention focused

What laboratories or diagnostics are being used?

-The doctor still order routine labs, xrays, ultrasound, ECG, etc as needed. -However, there are special tests that we used in Functional medicine that helps us identify the functional imbalances: -Hormone test: Cortisol, DHEA, sex hormones, metabolites, thyroid test, insulin, melatonin -Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis: microbiome analysis, pathogens, Short chain fatty acids, Secretory IgA, elastase, calprotectin, etc -Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth analysis (SIBO) -Intestinal permeability test -Celiac and gluten sensitivity test -Nutrient and mineral analysis -Cardiovascular analysis: e.g. lipid particle size and subfractions, oxidized lipids, etc -Neurotransmitter analysis -Food IgE, IgG, IgA analysis -Interleukin analysis -Organic acid analysis -Heavy metals and organic pollutants -Detoxigenomic/methylation/Single nucleotide polymorphism test

What is Functional Medicine?

-Functional medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. -There are 7 defining characteristics of Functional Medicine: 1. Patient centred versus disease centred. 2. Systems biology approach: web-like interconnections of physiological factors. 3. Dynamic balance of gene-environment interactions (Epigenetics). 4. Personalized based on biochemical individuality 5. Promotion of organ reserve and sustained health span. 6. Health as a positive vitality—not merely the absence of disease. 7. Function versus pathology focused. What are the 7 systems biology/function in the body that Functional medicine addresses: 1. Assimilation/Digestion (Digestive) 2. Defense and Repair (Immune) 3. Energy (Mitochondria) 4. Biotransformation & Elimination (Liver/Lymphatic/Renal/Lungs/Skin/Colon) 5. Transportation (Circulatory/Lymphatic) 6. Communication (Endocrine/Neurotransmitter/Immune) 7. Structural (Musculoskeletal/Cell)

Do you issue Medical Certificates?

Yes, except for medico-legal purposes. It is recommended that when you have seen a doctor during your sickness that you get your fit to work certificate from the same doctor for continuity of care.