When I see a new patient, I want to know what is happening with them emotionally, but I also want to know everything about their lifestyle habits, diet, nutrition, family and past medical history, sleep, sexual function, energy levels, exercise habits, EMF exposure, bowel function, etc. A physical examination helps me get an idea of what is happening in the nervous system. Specialized neurological testing to look at the brainstem specifically can show areas of weakness that we can rehabilitate. Since the brain neurotransmitters are made in the brainstem, this part of the exam can be very important. Spinal function is very important to overall brain based stimulation, so a careful examination of the vertebral column is essential. Once I have a clear understanding of who the patient is, then I cast a very wide net and get blood, urine, stool, genetic and food sensitivity tests to fully understand what is happening in their biochemistry. Based on the history, exam and lab results, I can create a strategy to rebalance the nervous system and metabolism. The body has an inborn ability to heal itself. It is clear that when someone breaks a bone, it heals without any intervention in a matter of weeks! The key is to get the body back in balance. As a functional doctor, my job is to find imbalances in the brain and biochemistry and rebalance them over time. This approach fixes the cause instead of treating symptoms. NOBODY has a Zoloft deficiency!
