Here is a great question from our audience. To paraphrase, "My new functional medicine doctor has recommended 7 tests, costing over $5,000. Which of these tests do I really need to do?" Let’s discuss the specific tests recommended and identify which to run and which to avoid. Dr. R's Fast Facts How much testing is too much? Too much testing can actually make results worse or harder to obtain because you introduce more variables into an already variable rich process, which is the … [Read more...]
How To Find A Good Functional Medicine Doctor
Functional medicine providers are becoming increasingly sought after. However, people also have concerns about working with a functional medicine provider – mainly cost and excessive treatment. Let’s discuss some tips for finding a good functional medicine provider. Dr. R's Fast Facts Here is what we cover in today’s episode What is functional medicine? How does a functional medicine doctor differ from a conventional doctor? Why would you see a functional medicine provider? Who can … [Read more...]