Brain Health
A Functional Medicine Approach to Brain Health
We recognize how important brain health is for patients of all ages. For patients diagnosed with neurological and brain health concerns, a functional medicine approach should be an integral part of a supportive treatment plan. We collect toxins as we age, and added to this, our diet and lifestyle can have a cumulative effect as we age leading to inflammation and oxidative stress that will cause premature ageing of cells in the body. The signs of ageing, such as poor memory, confusion and concentration may develop into more severe diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Considerations for Brain Health
The goal of any treatment is to stop the progression of the disease. Functional medicine accomplishes this important task by assessing every patient individually, identifying the root causes of neurological imbalances in order to develop a unique treatment plan to support and maintain brain health.
- Nutrient and cofactor deficiencies such as B12, vitamin D, and CoQ10
- Low antioxidant status leading to increased oxidative stress.
- Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Digestive Dysfunction and malabsorption issues
- History of environmental exposures
- Sluggish detoxification pathways
- Chronic infections from bacteria, fungs and viruses
- Insulin Resistance
- Microvascular Damage
- Low levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
Common Symptoms
- Troubling focusing
- ADHD
- Irritability
- Forgetfulness
- Confusion
- Word recall difficulty
- Headaches
- Impaired balance
- Dizziness
Treatment
At the London Centre for Functional Medicine, we develop a bespoke treatment plan with each patient based on their symptoms, history, and lifestyle. We aim to identify what are causing the core imbalances that are interfering with the health of the brain and the rest of the nervous system.
After a full history and examination, we perform specific testing to find any imbalance and then develop a program to correct it using a multifactorial approach. This restores the health of neuron neurotransmitter transmission and is precise and personalised for each individual.
Approach
Optimal Nutrition
Addressing nutritional deficiencies is a key factor to address inflammation, toxicity, and hormonal imbalance which all play a critical role in brain health. Your practitioner will recommend a plan to address these components in addition to any other findings from your consultation
Supplement Support
Depending on the conditions, your practitioner can utilize some targeted, nutrients, dietary changes, nootropics, essential fatty acids and hormone replacement therapy to help restore brain health.
Testing
Our practitioners can recommend specific testing related to neurological and nervous system health carried out by one of partner labs.
Targeted Treatments
Our practitioners can recommendations additional treatments to support you in your recovery such as protocols, IV drip treatments, Chelation and Heavy Metal Detoxification.
Our Client's Feedback
Why Choose the London Centre for Functional Medicine?
Support
Once you reach out to us, the team will guide you through the collaborative process with a practitioner, We will gather the information we need to understand you better and help support and motivate you along your health journey.
Experience
We take the complex and try to make it simple. Many patients have gone to multiple doctors before they reach us. By taking a functional medicine approach, we can focus on the core imbalance and what needs to be addressed to improve your health picture.
Custom Approach
There is no one size fits approach as each patient is unique. Thus, no plan or protocol is the same. Everything about you including symptoms, lifestyle, diet, genetics and capacity to heal is different and will require a personalized approach.
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