Question 1

can one practice functional medicine (a.k.a. applied nutritional science, lifestyle medicine) with a ph.d. in chemistry?

Accepted Answer

About good medicine: Modern medicine in developed countries is based on good science. We are in a free society, so many people NOT practicing modern medicine do create other types of "medicine" practices. Because our society wants to best protect ourselves from more risky, less effective types of "medicine," only persons with mainstream medical degree should advertise a practice of medicine. We have advanced this far.

Question 2

i am interested being treated holistically by a functional medicine practitioner. do you offer any non-allopathic advice here?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the info...: Yes, there is non-allopathic information on healthtap, but any type of information should be based on some good evidence. If information is spread around, but has no good research or science behind it, then it must be taken with lots of doubt and skepticism. Otherwise, anybody who talks a good talk will be able to convince a person to buy an advertised treatment or advertised "medical" therapy.

Question 3

what is functional medicine?

Accepted Answer

Alternative : Method of treating patients.  Approaching the patient as a whole. Trying to incorporate environmental , body homeostasis , outside factors to name a few to help prevent and maintain the health of an individual.  There's a bit more to it.   Find a holistic doctor and talk to them about. A lot of good stuff with that approach

Question 4

if i were to consider a longevity clinic, what should i know beforehand about functional medicine?

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Different styles: I am an enthusiastic proponent of Functional Medicine (FM) but not all Longevity Clinics focus on FM; some rely excessively (in my opinion) on hormone therapy. I advise a focus on diet and lifestyle. I recommend you go to a clinic that emphasizes an integrative functional medicine approach. See https://www.functionalmedicine.org/What_is_Functional_Medicine/AboutFM/ 
to learn more about FM

Question 5

for functional medicine commercial nutrient/metabolite panels, are blood-based tests more accurate than urine ones?  just want to be sure before shelling out $1000 for one of these tests.

Accepted Answer

Wow: I think I should have gone in to this business.  I also think this is a waste of money, but that is my opinion.

Question 6

does biofilm disrupters supplements helps candidas glabrata? whats your opinion of functional medicine? is it legit? im having a really resistant strain called candidas glabrata. seen an infectious disease specialist. i am not self diagnosing?

Accepted Answer

: You may try biofilm disrupters but I doubt that is the issues when it comes to C. glabrata. You need a medication that is effective against the C. glabrata for long enough may likely work better. If the infection is because you have a foreign body in the area of infection it may be worthwhile to try, the best thing is to talk with your specialist to see what is effective against what was cultured.

Question 7

what to do if porn and mesturbation is the root cause of erectile dyfunction ? like i am been going through ed i have stopped mesturbation for a month and again accidently do it what should i do plzz advice and give allopathic medicine?

Accepted Answer

: Masturbation does not cause ED although following masturbation it may take longer to have an erection. There are no allopathic medicines for this. 
Without further information it is difficult to even say if you have ED. See a urologist if you have concerns.

Question 8

what is the best medicine for erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

One that works for u: Seriously! Best medicine varies for any given individual. What's best for one isn't always best for someone else. Regarding erectile dysfunction, PDE-5 inhibitors such as Cialis, Levitra, (vardenafil) Staxyn, Stendra &amp; Viagra are easy to take pills that are typically successful, tho expensive. Yohimbe is not as effective. Alprostadil is more invasive, whether a pellet is placed in urethral or a shot is given.

Question 9

whats the best erectile dysfunction treatmentbother than drugs?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes: There are many causes for erectile dysfunction: psychosocial, physical, metabolic, hormonal, dietary,  neurologic, and vascular--just to name a few.I would recommend seeing your primary care physician to get a thorough history/physical/bloodwork exam to rule out serious causes, which if present will need to be optimized before ed can improve.Weight loss and a good diet will help

Question 10

is there an affordable erectile dysfunction drugs on the market?

Accepted Answer

Viagra : So the medication in viagra is also used for pulmonary hypertension at a lower dose and is named Revatio. For some reason, it costs less than viagra. Ask your doctor about it.

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Can one practice functional medicine (a.k.a. applied nutritional science, lifestyle medicine) with a ph.d. in chemistry?

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I am interested being treated holistically by a functional medicine practitioner. do you offer any non-allopathic advice here?

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What is functional medicine?

A member asked:

If i were to consider a longevity clinic, what should i know beforehand about functional medicine?

A member asked:

For functional medicine commercial nutrient/metabolite panels, are blood-based tests more accurate than urine ones? just want to be sure before shelling out $1000 for one of these tests.

A member asked:

Does biofilm disrupters supplements helps candidas glabrata? whats your opinion of functional medicine? is it legit? im having a really resistant strain called candidas glabrata. seen an infectious disease specialist. i am not self diagnosing?

A member asked:

What to do if porn and mesturbation is the root cause of erectile dyfunction ? like i am been going through ed i have stopped mesturbation for a month and again accidently do it what should i do plzz advice and give allopathic medicine?

A member asked:

What is the best medicine for erectile dysfunction?

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Whats the best erectile dysfunction treatmentbother than drugs?

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Is there an affordable erectile dysfunction drugs on the market?

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