Leading the Way in LA in Functional Medicine
Dr. Leah Gonski, a Functional Medicine Gynecologist who directs Pure Women's Health and Gynecology in New Orleans, LA, became interested in functional medicine early.
You may hear Western and traditional medicine when speaking of conventional medicine. These three names are the same thing; they are not different, and people use these words interchangeably.
Our doctor believes that conventional/traditional/Western medicine failed many people because traditional medicine always treats the disease symptoms and does not get to the root of the illness.
What is a Functional Medicine - Gynecologist?
Functional medicine is used by Pure Health & Gynecology in New Orleans, LA, with much success and fewer side effects. Functional medicine is a proven and successful treatment option.
Functional medicine, in many aspects, has more benefits than conventional medicine. These benefits are listed below.
- Individualized
- Patient-centered approach to disease management
- Science-Based
- Looks beyond symptoms
- Understands the underlying cause of illness
- Brings the body back into balance
- Identifies the root cause of a disease to restore health
- Creates a unique, personalized, and individualized treatment plan
Functional medicine utilizes natural medicines instead of synthetic medicines. There may be instances where functional medicine and conventional methods mesh together. Functional medicine targets Genetics, microbiome, lifestyles, environment, and nutrition to restore complete wellness.
What Is Western/Conventional/Traditional Medicine?
Western medicine has two other names and is used in abundance worldwide. Conventional medicine saves lives and has come a long way over the last 100 years because of research.
However, something still needs to be added to how this treatment concept helps patients: getting to the root problem of a disease process and not simply targeting the symptoms.
Traditional medicine works short-term to bring some relief. However, you remain with a cause that needs addressing, or the symptoms continue to return.
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This doctor's belief parallels many quality practitioners believing that natural treatments target the root cause of disease and produce far better long-term results. Because of this belief, our fantastic doctor allows time with each patient for discussion and education, giving patients the right tools to better care for themselves.