Functional medicine doctors like Dr. Nishath Hakim, MD, in Royal Oak, offer a comprehensive and integrative approach to healthcare that focuses on addressing the root causes of illness, preventing disease, and promoting optimal wellness. In this article, she answers patients’ frequently asked questions about the principals and benefits of functional medicine....
The unique healthcare needs of men often differ significantly from those of women. Yet many doctors simply offer a one-size-fits all approach to men’s health. Integrative medicine is dedicated to providing specialized men’s healthcare tailored specifically to the needs of male patients. In this article, we explore why men’s healthcare demands a distinct approach....
For decades, healthcare primarily focused only on the specific disease – and did not take into account the individual patient as a person. Today, many patients seek alternative approaches that are centered on holistic well-being, natural remedies, and preventing disease by helping the body to remain in balance. In this article, Dr. Hakim explores the differences and similarities between integrative medicine, functional medicine, naturopathic / natural medicine, and holistic medicine, and the advantages of seeing a natural medicine doctor for your healthcare needs....
If you are suffering from a medical condition that is not improving - or you are fatigued, are experiencing weight gain, sexual problems or mood swings, or you simply don’t feel like your best self - you may want to consider seeing a holistic doctor....
Stress seems to have become a constant factor in today's fast-paced society. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc upon our health. Learning how to effectively manage stress can mean the difference between being robust and full of life, or becoming susceptible to illness and disease. Stress can weaken the immune system and accelerate the aging process. The ability to relax and rejuvenate promotes wellness, vitality and longevity. A healthy immune system regulates our body's healing process and protects it against infections and diseases. When stress compromises our immune function, it can result in colds, flu, fatigue, cardiovascular disorders and premature aging. Stress increases heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels, adrenaline, cortisol, free radicals and oxidative damage. This initiates the "fight or flight" response, places undue...
Resolve to improve your health with omega-3s Now that the holidays are over, many health-conscious Americans do their best to make healthier choices in the new year. But according to new research, even those who do their best to eat a balanced diet aren't getting enough omega-3s - essential nutrients that the body requires to function. Among their numerous benefits, omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), have been associated with overall heart health, improving eye, brain and joint performance as we age. But when it comes to health, knowledge is just the first step. People should consider if they are consuming enough omega-3s and take action. A study recently published in Nutrients compared consumers' knowledge and perception about omega-3s in their diet with...
With few exceptions, people age at a similar rate until they reach their late twenties or mid-thirties. Then most people reach a turning point – a transition from “growing” into “aging.” In general, each biologic function begins to decrease in the transition. There is enormous variation among individuals, as they age, in the rate of decline of biologic function. Biologic age is an estimate of an individual’s level of biologic functioning compared to others at different chronological ages. The individual who makes unhealthy choices may actually function and be aging biologically at the same level as someone 15-20 years older. The question is how can you be one of those people who function and age biologically at a level equivalent to someone who is many...
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Sixty percent of U.S. consumers believe dietary supplements require approval by a government agency, such as the FDA. The reality is...
