Integrated Medicine is the use of diagnostic testing of the metabolic functions of the body to improve the overall biochemistry of a patient to improve their symptoms.

For example, with traditional medicine, a patient with osteoarthritis may be treated with anti-inflammatories to treat the pain, which does nothing to treat the cause of the pain. With Integrated Medicine, on the other hand, we pinpoint and treat the underlying condition.

The patient's condition will improve by directly addressing the cause of the joint deterioration, not just the symptoms, be it a:

Gastrointestinal problem
A Ph (acid level) problem
Calcium absorption problem
Or any of a number of other conditions

We then treat the disorder with a specific combination of glucosamine and other natural supplements to help restore normal joint cartilage rather than just cover up the pain.

A Proper Diagnosis is Key to Integrated Medicine

We determine the problem through a course of detailed medical and family history, and a series of laboratory tests. For another example, let's look at gastro-intestinal problems, a very common issue for our adult patients. Typical treatment, be it for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS,) chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation, malabsorption, or a range of other GI disorders, is to take over-the-counter remedies, such as Imodium AD, Ex-Lax or Milk of Magnesia, to treat the symptoms.

Before we prescribe any form of treatment, we would attempt to locate the problem at its source by testing the stool to determine if the patient has any metabolic problems with their gastrointestinal function. We then employ the most effective treatment to correct those functions and improve the overall function of the GI system and the patient's overall health.

Integrated Medicine Looks at the Big Picture, not just the Pain

Most patients who experience problems with their GI system will probably experience other problems as well because the GI system is almost like a second brain as It is very integrated with hormone or neurotransmitter problems. This is why, based on the patient's medical history, we perform a battery of functional tests to isolate the metabolic system(s) involved with the patient’s symptoms.

A good example of this would be the patient with GI problems that causes them to experience anxiety or insomnia as well, something we treat all the time. Instead of just prescribing a sleep aid to treat the end symptom, we perform neurotransmitter testing to test the brains neurochemistry, which affects sleep. We test for serotonin levels, epinephrine, norepinephrine, glutamate and histamine levels, all of which can affect the quality of sleep.

Sleep problems are generally due to high histamine levels, low serotonin levels or high adrenal stress. We take nothing for granted. We perform these tests to pinpoint the exact area of imbalance.

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Integrated Medicine Pinpoints and Treats Underlying Conditions - Chiropractic Neurology Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

What is Integrated Medicine?

Integrated Medicine combines the latest scientific advances in medicine, nutrition and alternative therapies to give you the best ways to preserve health, improve your quality of life and aid in the recovery from illness or neurological disorders.

Integrated Medicine is a revolutionary approach to healing — not just treating symptoms, but the underlying causes, as well.

Integrated Medicine recognizes that the outcome of all health care is strongly dependent upon powerful internal and external influences in our lives, which include:

Relationships - your social support network, including family, friends, community involvement, and a strong doctor/patient alliance
Diet and lifestyle - nutrition, habits, and the daily pattern of rest and exercise
A healthy environment - protection from chemical and biological toxins

Detoxification - the body’s natural ability to self-purify and protect itself from impurities

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Integrated Medicine allows you to achieve optimal health by determining your body's individual needs for attaining balance and harmony.

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