Why see a holistic medical doctor?

In medical school we learn to obtain information from the patient and come up with a diagnosis. We also learn how to treat the disease with medications and alleviate many of the symptoms. Unfortunately, however, these medications have lots of side effects which can be harmful to the body. Most medications work by blocking pathways in the body. For instance B-blockers (Atenolol), Calcium channel blockers (Norvasc), and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Lipitor) are examples of blockers which reduce blood pressure, or cholesterol.

A holistic medical doctor is well aware of the benefits and side effects of medications and can use alternative medicine to treat a patient and gradually wean them of off medications in a safe manner. A holistic approach is to investigate the causes of the disease and encourage lifestyle modifications to treat and prevent disease. Orthomolecular medicine is a field that uses diet and vitamins to open up healthy pathways in the body and optimize functions of organs. Holistic treatment approaches are highly individualized for the unique needs of each patient.

A holistic doctor also uses a health oriented model rather than a disease oriented approach. For instance if your blood tests are normal and you are still not feeling well, rather than telling you it’s all in your head, go home, or get on an anti-depressants, a holistic medical doctor has the distinctions to treat the gray zones that have not yet turned into disease. For instance, if you are experiencing fatigue but your blood test is indicating normal thyroid function and no anemia a holistic doctor can treat your fatigue with variety of tools not known in the medical field.

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