How Functional Medicine can help treat acne
For most people, acne occurs during their teen years due to hormonal changes but disappears soon after this stage. Some people, however, may struggle with acne for most of their adult life. Conventional medicine provides little more than face creams that hardly ever seem to work. Is there no solution for acne?
Fortunately, functional medicine provides another option. The underlying philosophy of functional medicine states that the way to relieve symptoms is by focusing on combating the root cause of the issue, not the symptoms. In this case, acne may just be a recurring symptom of a bigger issue.
When one system of the body is out of balance, it may throw other seemingly unrelated systems out of balance as well. This is why it is important to find a practitioner that will explore possible imbalances in your whole body, to achieve long-lasting results. There are many possible causes for acne, beyond what conventional medicine tends to believe. These include hormonal imbalances, liver toxicity, gastro-intestinal issues like dysbiosis, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or food sensitivity.
Certified Functional Medicine practitioner Dr. Elena Klimenko, will work with you to discover the underlying cause of your particular condition and restore balance to your body systems. She uses safe, natural approaches such as homeopathy, nutrition, light therapy, and excellent skincare treatments to help you on the road to a healthier and beautiful you.
Find out what Dr. Klimenko can do for you by calling 212-696-4325.