Weight loss seems intimidating. Sometimes even impossible. Having insight into how your body functions and how medical weight loss works can help alleviate some of the mystery that comes with wanting to lose those extra, unnecessary pounds. Let us explain why you’ve hit a plateau in your weight loss journey even when you seem to be doing everything right.
Read MoreWondering what Integrative Medicine is and how to find the resources you need to be healthy? You're in the right place! Integrative Medicine, sometimes abbreviated as IM, is a practice of medicine that looks at the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle.
Read MoreWhen you’re looking for a functional medicine doctor, start in your local area with a general Google search. You may or may not find a good few options easily. Be sure to check for any reviews by searching the specific doctor’s name. If you have a certain condition, sometimes you can find a list of doctors who specialize on websites and support groups sites devoted to that condition.
Read MoreWhen Mark Newman compared two blood hormone panels to their respective urine metabolite results from the DUTCH Test, any provider would have easily treated them the same. However, when you look deeper at the urine results, we could clearly see the major differences between these two patients.
Read MoreCollagen is a protein that's in all of your connective tissues such as hair, skin, nails, joints, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Starting around age 25, our natural production of collagen starts to decline. This happens for many reasons, like dehydration or having less building blocks due to oxidation stress.
Read MoreGroup Visits can provide a unique opportunity for healthcare practices to spend more time with their patients, outside of routine one-on-one appointments.
Read MoreThe St. Louis Institute of Integrative Medicine (SLiiM) was formed over a decade ago in St. Louis. This year, our tight-knit community was recognized at the 2019 Evolution of Medicine Awards night, when Kristen Brokaw was awarded "Community Builder of the Year
Read MoreHealthy eating goes hand-in-hand with functional medicine. Learn about our favorite nutritious spots in St. Louis - including a few happy hour favorites!
Read MoreThis spring over 30 doctors, nurses, health & fitness coaches, dentists, and other healthcare practitioners got together in Clayton to discuss 'Clinic Pearls For Your Tough Cases'.
Read MoreThe St. Louis Institute of Integrative Medicine is more than an online directory. It's a community in St. Louis where healthcare professionals can connect, share ideas and learn from like-minded practitioners.
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