There is no single diet that works for everyone. The same food that quiets one person's inflammation can spike another person's. Functional medicine starts with the individual - your labs, your symptoms, your goals - and builds the plan from there.
What we evaluate before recommending a plan
- Inflammatory markers and food sensitivity patterns.
- Blood sugar handling - fasting insulin, HbA1c, glucose response.
- Gut microbiome status and digestive function.
- Nutrient deficiencies - iron, B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc.
- Lifestyle realities - schedule, family, cooking time, budget.
Why generic diets fail
Most diet rules are built for a population, not a person. Strict keto can be transformative for one patient and disastrous for another with low-functioning thyroid or chronic stress. Plant-based eating can be healing for some and trigger nutrient depletion in others. The protocol must match the patient.
What success looks like
Not weight loss alone. Better energy, stable mood, improved labs, fewer cravings, better sleep, lower inflammation. Weight changes follow when the plan fits - but they're a side effect of getting the system right, not the goal in isolation.
