Functional Medicine Naturopaths in South Haven, MI

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Denise Marie Acton
Naturopath, ND
South Haven, MI 49090
As a Naturopath, I love to help people get to their root cause of their health concerns. By addressing the whole bodies organs, glands and systems using a specialized bio-meridian scan and physical assessment, I can get a clear picture of the problems facing them. I also have been trained as an advanced Nutritional Response Testing Practitioner and employ those methods of assessment as well. Incorporating Chinese medicine integrating with western medicine is also helpful.
As a Naturopath, I love to help people get to their root cause of their health concerns. By addressing the whole bodies organs, glands and systems using a specialized bio-meridian scan and physical assessment, I can get a clear picture of the problems facing them. I also have been trained as an advanced Nutritional Response Testing Practitioner and employ those methods of assessment as well. Incorporating Chinese medicine integrating with western medicine is also helpful.
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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.