08/21/2024
We are excited to announce that Dr. Joshua Dowdy, D.C.,M.S. will now be offering Functional Medicine, including testing and consultations here at Elevate!
Functional Medicine 💊 is a highly personalized, holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, rather than just treating symptoms. This involves exploring a multitude of factors such as nutrition, stress, genetics, environment, and hormonal imbalances. Treatments often involve a combination of lifestyle modifications, diet, exercise, supplements, and conventional medicine when necessary.
We will now also be offering even more comprehensive testing, outside of traditional lab work. This testing includes Metabolomics Spotlight functional wellness test to explore:
💊Metabolic and macronutrient processing
💊Mitochondrial function and micronutrient status
💊Amino acid, protein, and neurotransmitter metabolism
💊Inflammatory response and oxidative stress
💊Detoxification and microbial metabolites
💊Stress, mood, and overall well being
💊Digestive capacity
💊Toxin exposure
As well as GI Spotlight to take an in depth look into the health of the gut microbiome and explore:
💊Microbial diversity and gut fungal balance
💊Intestinal permeability and gut barrier function
💊Digestive function, nutrient absorption, and GI motility
💊Inflammatory status and immune function in the gut
Aside from providing an in-depth look into these various process, Dr. Dowdy will also be reviewing these results and providing lifestyle and supplement recommendations based on individualized results. This is a great way to take the guesswork out of what supplements to take as well!
We are excited to add this useful approach to healthcare into the practice and cannot wait to help each of you better understand what is happening within your body and, more importantly, what to do about it. Contact us with any questions or further information! 618-307-5900