Functional Medicine Naturopaths in Portland, ME
Human Nature Natural Health is a naturopathic clinic that focuses on treating The Unique Individual That is You! Whether your goal is healing from a chronic disease, treating cancer, or Lyme Disease or achieving optimum health & aging gracefully, we can help. With over 25 years experience in the scientific & health care fields, Dr Bier is a Naturopathic doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, PhD in Human Services with a focus in Therapeutic Nutrition, & a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. With experience in clinical, research & academic positions, he brings together Western and Eastern medicine to provide the best in natural health.
Human Nature Natural Health is a naturopathic clinic that focuses on treating The Unique Individual That is You! Whether your goal is healing from a chronic disease, treating cancer, or Lyme Disease or achieving optimum health & aging gracefully, we can help. With over 25 years experience in the scientific & health care fields, Dr Bier is a Naturopathic doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, PhD in Human Services with a focus in Therapeutic Nutrition, & a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. With experience in clinical, research & academic positions, he brings together Western and Eastern medicine to provide the best in natural health.
Functional Medicine Naturopaths
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an alternative model of healthcare that generally emphasizes a person-centered, rather than disease-centered, approach to health. It integrates conventional Western medical practices with more alternative approaches to health, emphasizing individualized services that take into account each individual's unique lifestyle, genetics, and medical history. The functional medicine model particularly emphasizes managing chronic conditions, especially for patients who haven't responded well to conventional medical treatments. Practitioners include licensed medical doctors (MDs), osteopathic physicians (DOs), naturopathic doctors (NDs), and registered dietitians (RDs), who treat various conditions including chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, hormonal dysfunction, and metabolic syndromes. However, patients should be aware that not all practitioners who practice functional medicine have licensure, and some modalities practiced by functional medicine providers are not supported by rigorous scientific research. Nevertheless, finding a functional medicine practitioner can be transformative for many clients who seek a more integrated approach to medicine that includes lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and stress management.