What exactly is Functional Medicine and how do we integrate it into our practice? Functional Medicine uses an evidence based, systems biological approach to identify and address underlying causes of diseases- and is grounded in the belief that the patient is at the center of their own health journey. In Functional & Integrative Medicine, [...]
With the New Year comes a new beginning with endless possibilities. “This is the year! I am finally going to ____!” Then a few months pass by, and nothing has really changed- what’s the deal? Thoughts of shame creep in “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I stick to anything?” First of all, I [...]
A key factor in Dr. Reardon’s LIVE IT Philosophy, VITALIZING is an important tool in getting and staying well. We get vitality from our environment, from nature, and especially from the food we eat. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates Of course, we can’t always eat as well as [...]
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try - John F. Kennedy One of the key principles in Dr. Julie Reardon's LIVE IT Philosophy, and the first "I" word in that acronym is the idea, INCORPORATE. The LIVE IT Philosophy is something Dr. Reardon coined years ago to help her remember the Integrative Medicine model [...]