Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine illustrates integrative and functional medicine applied in clinical practice to help patients achieve satisfying outcomes through robust, integrated, functional clinical assessment and treatment programs. This book contains case studies in a range of complexities reflective of real-life, day-to-day clinical practice.
Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine is a valuable tool in your clinical practice!
Features
- A 21st-century functional medicine approach to treating patient disease
- Categorized by eleven common disease categories including genetics, autoimmune, gastrointestinal, and more
- Highly referenced cases to back science-based medicine
- Difficult clinical cases from highly skilled functional medicine clinicians
- Determine how to achieve a functional clinical assessment and treatment program
- Includes case studies using the Functional Medicine Matrix Model for evaluation and treatment
Table of Contents
- 1) Atopic Disease 1
- 8-Year-Old Male with Atopic Dermatitis
- 2) Autoimmune Conditions
- 56-Year-Old Male with Psoriatic Arthritis
- 53-Year-Old Female with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
- 3) Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- 2.5-Year-Old Male with Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- 12-Year-Old Male with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- 4) Cardiovascular and Related Conditions
- 48-Year-Old Male with Resistant Hypertension on Triple Therapy
- 57-Year-Old Male with Statin-Induced Myopathy
- 56-Year-Old Female with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- 5) Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- 29-Year-Old Female with Adrenal Fatigue
- 56-Year-Old Female with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- 6) Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 7) Genetic Diseases
- 58-Year-Old Female with Hemochromatosis
- 2-Year-Old Male with Mitochondrial Disease
- 8) Neurodegenerative Diseases
- 50-Year-Old Male with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- 9) Neuropsychiatric and Neuroinflammatory Conditions
- 40-Year-Old Female with Migraine Headaches and Depression
- 66-Year-Old Male with Depression and Sarcoidosis
- 10) Respiratory Disorders 203
- 54-Year-Old Female with Chronic Asthma
- 11) Toxic Exposures
- 16-Year-Old Female with Neurologic Effects of Lead Toxicity
- 43-Year-Old Male with Volatile Solvent-Induced Neurotoxicity
Appendices
- Appendix A
- Introduction to the Functional Medicine Matrix
- Case at a Glance: Migraine and Depression
- Case at a Glance: ADHD
- Case at a Glance: Psoriatic Arthritis
- Case at a Glance: Volatile Solvent-Induced Neurotoxicity
- Appendix B
- Table B1. Select Laboratory Imbalances and Clinical Conditions
- Appendix C
- Web-based Medical and Scientific Resources
- Appendix D
- Select Supplement Companies
- Select Compounding Pharmacies
- Select Distribution Companies
- Quality Assurance Analysis of Nutritional Products
- Appendix E
Other Books to Consider
Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, 2nd edition
Metametrix Handbook, 2nd edition
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