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Functional and Integrative Medicine

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Dr. Brian Jerby shares the importance of Zinc on this Motivational Monday

Understand why Zinc is important to healthy Immune functions including reducing the severity of the common cold while a lack of Zinc makes people suspectable to disease and illness. [embed]https://vimeo.com/297315182[/embed]   [maxbutton id="2" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/evisit/" text="Request a Free eVisit" ]   [caption id="attachment_2717" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Thrive employs Functional Medicine providers certified from the Institute of Functional Medicine[/caption]...

Dr. Larson discusses Fiber on this weeks Motivational Monday

Dr. Larson dives into the importance of Fiber in your diet and what foods you should eat. https://vimeo.com/296419658 [maxbutton id="3" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/evisit/" text="Schedule Your eVisit Today" ] [caption id="attachment_2717" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Thrive employs Functional Medicine providers certified from the Institute of Functional Medicine[/caption]...

Diana's Testimonial | Dr. Greenapple | Thrive Wellness

Diana shares how Dr. Greenapple helped her ailing back when others could not heal her. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/evisit/" text="Schedule an appointment with Dr. Greenapple" ] [caption id="attachment_2717" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Thrive employs Functional Medicine providers certified from the Institute of Functional Medicine - Click Here for more information[/caption]...

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Monday Motivation with Amy Fletcher

This Monday Motivation with Dr. Amy Fletcher stresses Gut Health and the prevention of chronic disease. Focus on eliminating processed foods in your diet, rather, replacing them with clean, healthy organic unprocessed foods.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/289957098[/embed] If you feel you could benefit from the elimination diet or want to learn more about Certified Functional Medicine then schedule a free eVisit with one of our providers! [maxbutton id="2" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/evisit/" text="Request an eVisit" ]  ...

Traditional vs Functional Medicine Chart

What's the difference between Functional Medicine and Traditional? So, you're starting to hear from your friends about Functional Medicine? But have you ever wondered what is the actual difference between functional medicine and traditional? Do you believe in healing the root cause of your problems instead of just treating a symptom. This illustration by Dr. Palermo helps explain the differences. Download Traditional Medicine vs. Functional Medicine guide  ...

What is a Certified Functional Medicine Provider?

Why Should I Care if My Functional Medicine Provider is Certified? Many providers practice elements of functional medicine. However, it is important to recognize that there is a difference from a functional medicine practice and a CERTIFIED Functional Medicine Practice. Let’s explain. Becoming a Certified Functional Medicine provider requires training and education from The Institute for Functional Medicine. The IFM is the global leader in Functional Medicine education. They offer physicians and healthcare professionals a holistic systems-based approach to prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive management of complex chronic disease. Why Should I Care if my Functional Medicine provider is Certified? IFM’s Certification Program (IFMCP) has been developed by the foremost thought leaders in the field. IFM’s educators have a depth of experience and knowledge honed by years of practice expanding...

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine has a few names, some call it Integrative others might call it Holistic. However, the root Functional medicine is the medical practice that focuses on having your body and organs function at an optimal level usually incorporating multiple systems to solve the root cause of your health problems. You do not necessarily need to have a disease to benefit from incorporating functional medicine in your daily routine. Here are a few focal points of Functional Medicine Functional Medicine is Aims to get to the root cause of disease by identifying what is contributing to the problem Treats the whole individual, not just the organ system. Teaches individuals how to eat, think and be healthy by engaging them in their own healthcare. Integrates the best of traditional...

Getting To Know Dr. Amy Fletcher

My name is Amy Fletcher. After 16 years in private practice Ob/Gyn, I left to pursue my own practice which would align with my values on health and healing. At this point only one of a handful of doctors currently board-certified in both Ob/Gyn and Integrative Medicine. I completed additional training throughout the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine program under the direction of Dr. Andrew Weil.  Currently, I'm working towards a certification in Functional Medicine along with additional training seminars in nutrition, wellness, and integrative healthcare. My passion for health and wellness that is rooted in midwest soil. This is a result of being raised in a small southwest Wisconsin town. My grandfathers, one a country doctor; the other a farmer inspire me to help heal the root...

Why Time Affects Patient Satisfaction

Are you spending less time with your provider? You’re not alone. Average time spent with doctors is decreasing. Many people are turning to Independent Practices like Thrive Wellness to receive the personalized care they deserve. Online medical resource Medscape released its 2016 Physicians Compensation Report. It features data from more than 19,200 doctors in 25 specialties. More importantly it includes information on how many minutes (on average) doctors say they spend with each patient. The most common answer reported was between 13 and 16 minutes. Patient satisfaction increases when doctors spend more time with them. Thrive Wellness spends up to 1 hour in the initial consultation and is focused on making a difference with patient satisfaction. This often means increasing our time spent with patients. In August 2017, we conducted a...

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