Burlingame Functional Medicine Frank Tortorice, M.D. IFMCP

What are Uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women, which affect approximately 60% of reproductive-aged women. Some symptoms of uterine fibroids are: pelvic pain, abnormal menstrual bleeding, uterine bleeding, anemia, etc. Although typically, there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of uterine fibroids. Functional Medicine looks at the root cause and goes back to the basics of the imbalances that causes the fibroids to develop. #rootcause #uterinefibroids

The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all. Josiyah Martin Happy New Year. #happynewyear #NYE #2021

Write in the comments below one thing that you are grateful for today. #positivityhack

Functional Medicine determines how and why an issue occurs by addressing and understanding the root cause! Let us help you find the root cause of the problems that you are experiencing. #functionalmedicine #rootcause

We all have days where things look gray. Let’s be kind and help others find their color. #yougotthis #dontgiveup #findcolor #kindnesswins

Acne is a chronic skin condition that can be developed when the follicles becoming clogged with bacteria, oils, and dead skin cells. Functional Medicine can help by looking at the root cause of whatever underlying issue is causing the acne! #functionalmedicine #rootcause #acne

Functional Medicine sleep tip! Use a form of natural lavender to help promote a restful sleep. #rootcause #sleep #lavander

Throw kindness like confetti. #inspo #inspiration #confetti

Bloating can be caused by many different things! Some of which are: bacteria overgrowth, dehydration, food sensitivities, etc. If you are constantly struggling with bloating, Functional Medicine may help you. #functionalmedicine #rootcause #bloating

Hashimoto’s, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is an autoimmune disorder involving chronic inflammation of the thyroid. If you are experiencing thyroid problems, or Hashimoto’s, Functional Medicine can help. Give us a call! #functionalmedicine #rootcause #hashimotos

When you make the life changing commitment to adopt a healthy lifestyle you open yourself up to a world of better health, more energy, and better focus. Your body will heal faster and you will feel better. #healthy #behealthy #healthylifestyle #betterfocus

Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual. It is a systems biologybased approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause. #rootcause

Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Practice mindfulness, do something kind for someone, etc! #inspo #inspiration

Do you think you might have a leaky gut? Functional Medicine can help! Call us today and see how we can help you. #functionalmedicine #leakygut #guthealth

Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is one of the most common underlying chronic hormonal problems in the world. Many of those struggling with this health problem remain undiagnosed and do not know why they are suffering from frustrating and debilitating symptoms like unexplained weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, depression, anxiety, or digestive problems. Functional Medicine looks at your thyroid more in-depth than the standard set of lab tests. We do a broader range of tests and look at a narrower range of optimal results. #functionalmedicine #rootcause

Eating more fruits and vegetables is a great way to improve your nutrition. It can be as easy as adding fruit to a bowl of cereal or adding grated carrots and zucchini to pasta sauce. Keep a bowl of fruit within easy reach on the kitchen counter or your desk at work so that you can grab a piece of fruit when you're hungry. Buy packaged, ready-to-eat fresh vegetables and fruits. These cut down on preparation time. Keep dried fruit on hand for a snack that is easy to tak...e with you when you're away from home. #fruit #vegetables See more

Functional medicine looks to find the root cause of fibromyalgia and other chronic diseases, treating the problem at the root level in order to help restore the patient’s heath! Here is a list of some of the root causes of Fibromyalgia: - Gluten intolerance - Candida overgrowth - Thyroid ... - Vitamin deficiencies - Leaky gut - Adrenal fatigue #functionalmedicine #fibromyalgia #rootcause

Pencils have erasers for a reason! Don’t stress about being perfect! #inspo #inspiration

Functional Medicine helps to beat migraines by using patient-specific multidisciplinary approach that treats the cause, not the symptoms! Some migraine triggers are: Stress, caffeine, hormone imbalance, fatigue, disrupted sleep, neurological imbalances, etc.

Your gut might be to blame for skin issues such as eczema, acne or psoriasis. Your gut and your skin surprisingly have a lot in common. They both contain lots of bacteria and have rich blood supplies. They both also communicate with your hormonal systems. Your gut and your skin are connected via the gut-skin axis. If you are struggling with skin problems, Functional Medicine can help you! Give us a call to see what connection that we can make between any two problems that you might be experiencing! #functionalmedicine #rootcause #gut #skinissues #wellness #guthealth