FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE: GIVING HOPE TO THOSE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
If you are suffering from debilitating pain, a chronic condition, or symptoms that do not fit into a diagnosis, you have likely been told that there is "nothing you can do" and you will only be able to manage symptoms through medication - but will never truly heal.
For the vast majority of my patients - a full resolution of symptoms is common.
Once underlying factors of your illness are identified and properly treated, health can restore itself in your body.
Instead of using a diagnosis to only prescribe a symptom-suppressing medication - in my practice, a diagnosis signals the beginning, not the end, of clinical inquiry.
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A DIAGNOSIS AS A STARTING POINT
The current healthcare treatment model is designed to manage your symptoms at best and at worst, keep you dependent on the healthcare system for life.
Often, pharmaceutical treatment alone is not an adequate response to severe symptoms or chronic conditions - a full investigation into the progression of illness must be undergone to find the factors that contributed to these symptoms in the first place.
Symptoms that are labeled as chronic - like headaches, anxiety, depression, migraines, allergies, digestive problems, autoimmunity, fatigue, and pain - have factors that contribute to their development.
These factors can range from underlying viral infections to bacterial overgrowth, an allergic reaction, an environmental toxin, a combination of genetic variants, or another condition entirely.
Once treated and removed, symptoms disappear, and conditions often go into remission.
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WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?
Grounded in history and fine-tuned by science - functional medicine harnesses the power of healing plants and naturally derived supplements that have been integral to health for millennia.
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ADVANCED TESTING FOR SUPERIOR DIAGNOSTICS
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PHARMACEUTICAL-GRADE PLANT EXTRACTS
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TAILORED TREATMENT PLANS
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A WORLDWIDE PRACTICE WITH 100% ONLINE SERVICES
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PHYSICIAN-LED QIGONG HEALING FOR SYMPTOM ALLEVIATION
HOW IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DIFFERENT?
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Functional medicine identifies the underlying causes of your illness or symptoms and uses effective, scientifically-supported natural treatments to restore you to health.
Dr. Lum has developed a unique system of functional medicine that utilizes your health history, symptoms, conditions, any previous testing you already have, genetic testing, the latest diagnostics, medical history, and family history to form an accurate picture of your current health status.
From there, he narrows down your primary health impediments and constructs a personalized plan of treatment.
Step by step, he restores any impaired systems within your body. With each appointment, your treatment will be reassessed to make sure you are on track.
WHAT SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS CAN FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HELP?
ANXIETY
ALLERGIES
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
BRAIN FOG
HEADACHES
CROHN'S AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS
HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE
GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS
FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES
FATIGUE
NAUSEA
INSOMNIA & STRONG HYPNIC JERKS
DEPRESSION
COVID AND LONG COVID
LYME AND COINFECTIONS
THYROID CONDITIONS
HEART DISEASE
ECZEMA AND PSORIASIS
RASHES AND HIVES
UNEXPLAINED SYMPTOMS
VERTIGO AND TINNITUS
ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN
POSTNATAL AUTOIMMUNITY
POST-INFECTION FATIGUE
OCULAR AND COMPLEX MIGRAINES
POST-COVID ANXIETY
YOUR 'NEW PATIENT'
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE APPOINTMENT
During your hour-long Functional Medicine consultation, Dr. Lum will go into detail about your symptoms, medical history, family history, diet, lifestyle, and any other factors that may have led up to your condition.
Dr. Lum will also review any recent blood testing, questions you may have, current medications, supplements, or anything else you would like to bring or talk about.
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At the end of your appointment, a personalized treatment plan will be given to you which will be updated at each appointment. Dr. Lum may then order additional tests to further identify imbalances and dig deeper into your health condition.
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FACTORS EVALUATED DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
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Intestinal Lining Function
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Hormone Imbalances
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Neurotransmitter Health and Function
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Toxin Accumulation
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Infections - Fungal, Viral, Bacterial
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Inflammation Assessment
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Immune System Assessment
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Nutrient Requirements
During your treatment, Dr. Lum will be available if you need to email him any additional questions you may have.
Unlike many clinics, you do not have to sign a contract for a certain amount of appointments per month nor do you have to sign up for a 'plan.' You pay for each appointment as you have them.
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While testing can be very helpful in certain circumstances, it is not required. We are now 100% online and we are helping patients all over the world.
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You can talk to Dr. Lum directly by scheduling a Free 15 Minute Consultation with the link below or you can call or text the office directly at 816-728-5291.
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ONLINE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CONSULTATIONS
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