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What is a functional doctor?

A functional doctor looks for the root cause of health problems. Instead of just treating symptoms, they figure out why you're not feeling well. They use lab tests, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural supplements to support your body’s healing.

What is a naturopathic doctor?

A naturopathic doctor is a licensed healthcare professional who is trained to treat the whole person using a blend of modern science and natural medicine. Rather than just masking symptoms, a naturopathic doctor works to uncover the root causes of illness and create personalized treatment plans that support true, long-term healing. Naturopathic doctors receive extensive education in areas like clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, and lifestyle counseling, as well as conventional medical sciences like anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.

What is naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health care that focuses on treating the root cause of illness rather than just managing symptoms. It combines the latest in medical science with natural therapies such as nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle changes, stress management, and supplementation. At its core, naturopathic medicine is about supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Naturopathic doctors (also called naturopathic medical doctors or naturopathic drs) are trained to look at the whole person—your physical health, emotional wellbeing, environment, and genetics—to

What does a functional women’s health doctor do?

A women’s health doctor is someone who looks at the overall picture of a patient's health. They will look at not only just lab results, but will take all symptoms seriously and do deep dive investigations into the causes. They help with things like hormone balance, menstrual cycles, fertility, thyroid health, and can help navigate perimenopause or menopause. .

Does stress affect HPV?

Yes—and more than most people realize. Stress affects the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to handle viral infections like HPV. If you're constantly in fight-or-flight mode, your system’s not going to prioritize fighting off a virus. This is one of the reasons stress support is vital when it comes to treating HPV.

Is HPV an STD?

Yes, HPV is considered a sexually transmitted infection. However, it’s different from other STDs in that it is very often a “silent” condition with hardly any symptoms, and can go unnoticed and undiagnosed for years. Because of this, screenings are important to catch the disease sooner rather than later as early intervention can help avoid severe complications.

Is HPV the same as herpes?

No, HPV and herpes are two very different viruses. HPV stands for human papillomavirus, and herpes refers to HSV (herpes simplex virus). Both are common viruses that are transmitted sexually and both can be symptomless. FIrther, HPV is associated with cervical cell changes, while herpes typically shows up as blisters or sores.

How do I know if I’m experiencing perimenopause or menopause?

You may be experiencing perimenopause if you notice your cycle getting a little unpredictable, or symptoms such as hot flashes, trouble sleeping, mood changes, and maybe brain fog. Menopause is defined as going 12 months without a period. The shift doesn’t happen overnight, and the signs vary from person to person. If you’re wondering, testing your hormones can offer some clarity.