Functional Medicine

The Best of Both Worlds

combining functional and conventional medicine to revolutionise your healthcare

While functional medicine and conventional medicine have distinct differences, they can be complementary. Integrating functional medicine’s holistic, root-cause focus with conventional medicine’s advanced diagnostics and acute care capabilities can provide a more comprehensive healthcare approach.

Comparison Chart

Functional

Conventional

Treat the root cause and manage holistically

Managing the symptoms affecting each system

Personalized treatment with comprehensive lab testing, tailored diet, exercise, stress management, supplements, and alternative therapies

Medications and surgery 

Patient-centred care with longer consultations

Guideline-based treatment with brief consultations focused on symptoms and immediate concerns

Preventing symptoms with lifestyle and proactive care

Essential for emergencies, acute illnesses, and complex surgeries

Holistic and preventive

Reactive and symptom-focused

Functional medicine integrates various treatment approaches

Conventional medicine relies heavily on pharmaceuticals and surgical interventions

Encourages active patient participation

Doctor-directed treatment

the 5 r's

5 steps to manage gut dysfunction

If you’re struggling with gut dysfunction, know that you’re not alone. With these 5 powerful steps, Dr. Patel’s holistic approach can empower you to take control of your gut health and achieve lasting well-being.

Remove inflammatory foods and toxins that may be contributing to gut dysfunction, clearing the path for healing and restoration within your digestive system.

Introduce nourishing, whole foods and digestive enzymes to support proper digestion and nutrient absorption, replenishing your gut with essential components for optimal function.

Restore the balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut through probiotics and prebiotics, fostering a thriving community of microorganisms essential for gut health and overall well-being.

Heal and strengthen the integrity of your gut lining with healing nutrients, repairing any damage and preventing further leakiness in your digestive tract.

Embrace a holistic approach to health by managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and practicing mindfulness, balancing your gut microbiome and supporting your body’s natural ability to maintain harmony and vitality.

Every small step towards better health is a victory

labs to inform treatment

Comprehensive Testing

We go beyond the basics with comprehensive blood tests, full hormone panels, and advanced gut microbiome analysis. Our expert guidance helps you optimize probiotics and pinpoint nutrient deficiencies that may be affecting your body and mind. Just personalised, science-backed strategies tailored to you, with ongoing monitoring to keep you on track.

With my clinical expertise, I’ll also connect the dots between your existing health conditions and current symptoms, giving you a deeper understanding of your well-being.

Tests:

Tests

support your healing

Supplements

Following your results, we shall recommend supplements to support your holistic health journey, providing the essential nutrients and botanical extracts that empower your body.

About functional medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is functional medicine?

In functional medicine, we target the route cause of an infection, and determine why you are feeling unwell. We do not just treat the symptoms and stick a band aid over them.

Yes, absolutely. We recommend using it alongside conventional medicine as it helps treat the disease, too.

Contact me by email, phone or the form below and I can discuss how I can help. We offer bronze, silver and gold packages and shall identify which is most suitable to your needs.