What Doctors Do I Need to See?
A Guide to Every Doctor's Appointment You Should Make in 2019
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Think of this as extra credit on your health report card. If you have a chronic disease (anything from diabetes to autoimmune issues like celiac disease and arthritis), you may want to add a specialist in functional medicine to your roster. "Health problems and diseases are multidimensional with many underlying roots and [sometimes] attempting to tackle them with a magic bullet [like medication] just doesn't work," Dr. Zembroski said. Functional medicine takes into account the body as a whole, working to optimize health through diet and lifestyle changes. Even if you don't have a chronic disease, you can still see a functional medicine specialist to keep your health on track. Just be sure you discuss the doctor's recommendations with your general practitioner first, to prevent any side effects with your current medications.