All faq Archive - Lafayette Acupuncture & Functional Medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/ Providing top quality Acupuncture & Functional Medicine services. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:42:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-leaves-logo-32x32.png All faq Archive - Lafayette Acupuncture & Functional Medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/ 32 32 Costs of Functional Medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/costs-of-functional-medicine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=costs-of-functional-medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/costs-of-functional-medicine/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:31:35 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1924 Functional Medicine Costs – General Overview Functional Medicine Treatment Packages 6-Month Plan: Includes initial consultation plus 6 follow up consultations, initial 2 week detox program, adrenal stress test, GI stool test, and organic acid test. Based on lab results and your symptoms, we’ll come up with a 6 month plan for preserving / restoring your […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/costs-of-functional-medicine/feed/ 0 Functional Medicine: Initial Visit https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/functional-medicine-initial-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=functional-medicine-initial-visit https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/functional-medicine-initial-visit/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:07:01 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1907 A program of treatment in Functional Medicine typically proceeds in the following manner: Initial Visit You’ll first fill out a detailed Intake Form that we’ll review together at the first visit, via telemedicine or telephone. We will also ask more specific questions about your health history to help connect the dots of your health puzzle. […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/functional-medicine-initial-visit/feed/ 0 What differentiates our style of Functional Medicine from others? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-differentiates-your-style-of-functional-medicine-from-others/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-differentiates-your-style-of-functional-medicine-from-others https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-differentiates-your-style-of-functional-medicine-from-others/#respond Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:20:20 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1684 There is a wide range of Functional Medicine practiced by various practitioners. For some it evolved from their Naturopathic Medicine training. Others, including MDs, DOs, NPs, DCs, and LAcs, have done anywhere from a weekend course to the very well known IFM (Institute Functional Medicine) certification program (six 3-day weekend classes plus written case studies). […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-differentiates-your-style-of-functional-medicine-from-others/feed/ 0 What do Organic Acids Tests measure? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-do-organic-acids-tests-measure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-organic-acids-tests-measure https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-do-organic-acids-tests-measure/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:25:23 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1465 Over the course of a night, our urine collects over 1,000 unique organic acids that result from chemical reactions happening throughout our body. When we compare levels of these organic acids to those seen in healthy populations, we can identify unhealthy patterns of data manifesting from an unbalanced biochemical physiology. Organix Comprehensive Profile (Genova Diagnostics […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-do-organic-acids-tests-measure/feed/ 0 What do labs used for Digestive Stool Analysis measure? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-do-labs-used-for-digestive-stool-analysis-measure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-labs-used-for-digestive-stool-analysis-measure https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-do-labs-used-for-digestive-stool-analysis-measure/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:24:26 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1464 These tests cover a variety of factors that influence digestive and overall  gastrointestinal health. The gut lining is one of the first things to go when exposed to chronic stress, as the body cannibalizes it as an easy source of amino acids. This lowers gut immunity and leads to the buildup of pathogenic bacteria in […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-do-labs-used-for-digestive-stool-analysis-measure/feed/ 0 What are adrenal stress labs? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-are-adrenal-stress-labs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-adrenal-stress-labs https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-are-adrenal-stress-labs/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:23:05 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1463 Adrenal stress labs assess the amount of stress your body has endured over the decades by measuring your daily fluctuations in cortisol (the stress hormone) and DHEA levels to assess the overall health of your HPA Axis (hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenals). If your HPA Axis is not balanced, it often throws off the rest of […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/what-are-adrenal-stress-labs/feed/ 0 Which Functional Medicine Labs are used? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/which-functional-medicine-labs-are-used/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-functional-medicine-labs-are-used https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/which-functional-medicine-labs-are-used/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:22:00 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1462 Of the hundreds of Functional Medicine labs available, we keep things simple by using a few key labs really well. You will likely only need to do 1 to 3 lab tests for your treatment program. This efficiency is one of the most appealing aspects of the Kalish Method, as it reduces the time and […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/which-functional-medicine-labs-are-used/feed/ 0 How much time to complete a program in Functional Medicine? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-much-time-to-complete-a-program-in-functional-medicine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-time-to-complete-a-program-in-functional-medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-much-time-to-complete-a-program-in-functional-medicine/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:21:16 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1461 The time to complete a program in Functional Medicine usually takes 6-12 months, depending of course on the individual patient’s condition, and their willingness and ability to stick with the program.

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-much-time-to-complete-a-program-in-functional-medicine/feed/ 0 How much supplement intake in Functional Medicine? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-much-supplement-intake-in-functional-medicine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-supplement-intake-in-functional-medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-much-supplement-intake-in-functional-medicine/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:20:09 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1460 We also seek to minimize the number of supplements that need to be taken at one time. While we aggressively go after pathogens and patterns of imbalance, we use a slower gentler approach to tonify and coax our body’s systems back into gear and healthy levels of function. Generally speaking with regards to supplement intake […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-much-supplement-intake-in-functional-medicine/feed/ 0 How many Functional Medicine labs would I need to do? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-many-labs-would-i-need-to-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-many-labs-would-i-need-to-do https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-many-labs-would-i-need-to-do/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:17:49 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1459 Unlike other styles of Functional Medicine, we focus on minimizing the number of labs needed to identify health issues and establish a baseline for assessing improvement. Out of hundreds of available lab tests, patients usually end up doing 1-3 labs, depending on the complexity of their condition.

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-many-labs-would-i-need-to-do/feed/ 0 What types of labs used in Functional Medicine? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/types-of-labs-used-in-functional-medicine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=types-of-labs-used-in-functional-medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/types-of-labs-used-in-functional-medicine/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:16:32 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1457 Of the hundreds of Functional Medicine labs available, we keep things simple by using a few key labs really well. Depending on your situation, there are different variations of these tests. They include: Adrenal Stress Labs, GI Stool Analysis, and Organic Acid Tests Unlike other styles of Functional Medicine, we focus on minimizing the number […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/types-of-labs-used-in-functional-medicine/feed/ 0 How does a Functional Medicine treatment process work? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/functional-medicine-treatment-process/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=functional-medicine-treatment-process https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/functional-medicine-treatment-process/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:13:33 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1456 A program of treatment in Functional Medicine usually proceeds in the following manner: Initial Visit You’ll first fill out a detailed Intake Form that we’ll review together at the first visit, via telemedicine or telephone. We will also ask more specific questions about your health history to help connect the dots of your health puzzle. […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/functional-medicine-treatment-process/feed/ 0 What is the goal of Functional Medicine? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/goal-of-functional-medicine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goal-of-functional-medicine https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/goal-of-functional-medicine/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:12:02 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1455 The goal of Functional Medicine is for you to improve your quality of life so that you can enjoy a higher quality of life and better fulfill your life’s mission. While most people usually feel better within the first few weeks, the larger healing journey can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, depending […]

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]]> https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/goal-of-functional-medicine/feed/ 0 How does Functional Medicine treat disease? https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-does-functional-medicine-treat-disease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-functional-medicine-treat-disease https://acupuncturelafayette.com/faq/details/how-does-functional-medicine-treat-disease/#respond Sat, 22 May 2021 23:11:27 +0000 https://acupuncturelafayette.com/?post_type=faq&p=1454 Most importantly, Functional Medicine helps incorporate lifestyle changes into your life to restore health, balance, and vitality. These include dietary changes, exercise, proper sleep hygiene, meditation, and other lifestyle adjustments. Based on the patterns of data shown in lab results, nutritional supplements are also prescribed to support this change.

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