Functional medicine aims to identify root causes to enhance and optimize wellness and bodily function. An approach considers every factor that can contribute to current health concerns and conditions.
Services from Functional Medicine
Conditions Treated with Functional Medicine
At AHBA, we utilize Functional Medicine to restore health and encourage patients to participate in their desired goals and treatment approach. Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah specializes in functional medicine and continues to advance his expertise through ongoing education and clinical innovation.
Mind-body connection
Functional medicine takes a comprehensive approach to various factors that can influence your health. It not only identifies physical symptoms but also considers psychosocial, spiritual, and social factors. This comprehensive perspective helps address health needs in a way that supports long-term well-being.
Optimize health and Rebalance from within
At AHBA, we utilize Functional Medicine to restore health and encourage patients to participate in their desired goals and treatment approach. Dr. Yazdanpanah specializes in functional medicine and continues to advance his expertise through ongoing education and clinical innovation.
Approach of Functional Medicine
Immune Health
A healthy immune system serves as the body’s defense, capable of detecting, regulating, restoring, and protecting against internal and external threats. It responds effectively when needed while avoiding excessive or inappropriate reactions that may lead to chronic inflammation or autoimmune concerns.
Various factors, such as microbes, food sensitivities, physical stress or trauma, and environmental toxins, can contribute to inflammation and disrupt immune balance.
At AHBA, the Functional Medicine approach to immune health focuses on restoring this balance by
Bioenergetics
Bioenergetics focuses on how the body produces and utilizes energy at the cellular level, particularly within the mitochondria.
Mitochondria are the primary source of energy production. When mitochondrial function is compromised, it may contribute to symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, cognitive decline, mood instability, and chronic pain.
At AHBA, bioenergetics focuses on how your body produces and sustains energy at the cellular level—supporting performance, recovery, and overall health through a functional medicine approach.
Cardiometabolic
Cardiometabolic health involves the complex relationship between blood sugar regulation, lipid balance, inflammation, body composition, and cardiovascular function. Imbalances in these systems can increase the risk of chronic conditions and impact overall well-being.
At AHBA, the approach of functional medicine to hormones aims to
Hormones
Hormones play a vital role in regulating nearly every function in the body, including energy, metabolism, mood, reproduction, and immune response. When hormonal balance is disrupted, it can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, and slow recovery.
At AHBA, the goal of cardiometabolic care is to restore metabolic balance and reduce risk factors associated with chronic disease while improving overall function. This approach aims to
Gastrointestinal Health
Gut health plays a vital role in overall well-being. What we consume can cause an effect to the symptoms we experience. The digestive system is a key driver of nutrient absorption, immune regulation, inflammation control, and overall health. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, it is essential to identify and address the root causes of digestive dysfunction and gut imbalance.
Disruptions in gastrointestinal (GI) function can contribute to symptoms such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, fatigue, skin concerns, and immune imbalance. At AHBA, our Functional Medicine approach to gastrointestinal health aims to
Environmental Health
Toxins and mold exposure can significantly impact health. Both indoor and outdoor environments play a crucial role in disrupting the body’s balance. Understanding these exposures is essential in identifying and addressing persistent symptoms associated with environmental factors.
Exposure to toxins, allergens, mold, and even certain foods can affect the body’s condition by disrupting immune balance, increasing inflammation, and impairing cellular function.
At AHBA, our Functional Medicine approach to Environmental Health aims to
FAQS
What should I expect during the consultation?
During the initial appointment, you will have an assessment with our functional medicine practitioner, which will include answering functional medicine questionnaires that determine your history, lifestyle, and current condition and exposure to environmental and stress-related factors.
Once all necessary information has been gathered, discuss and identify the root cause of your complaints. A comprehensive and collaborative formulation of a plan to address this will also include testing to determine the possible imbalances and dysfunction.
What conditions can be treated with Functional Medicine?
Provides a treatment option performed using minimally invasive techniques, which may help restore mobility, support tissue repair, and improve function—often with little to no downtime.
Why should I consider Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine at AHBA provides comprehensive care and a holistic approach to address the root cause that is contributing to the symptoms and current condition. We emphasizes procative strategies and collaboration to ensure that the treatments will help to enhance your overall wellness and mobility.
