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The strict definition of “functional” refers to how something works or operates, whereas “medicine” is basically the practice of preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease. As a functional medicine doctor, our providers at the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine in Stamford prevent, diagnose, and treat disease by focusing on how a specific part of the body […]

When in the hands of a qualified practitioner like our professionals at the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine, acupuncture is a safe and effective way to relieve pain and numerous other symptoms and conditions that stand between you and your best life. In fact, acupuncture’s safety has been well-demonstrated as a more than 4,500-year-old traditional […]

The American Journal of Gastroenterology reports that Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) tests have sensitivity and specificity measurements exceeding 80%. These indicators refer to how well a diagnostic tool identifies the specific disease or traits in question and how well the absence of the condition is also detected, which helps avoid false negatives and positives.  […]

At the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine, comprehensive blood work is an essential part of functional medicine testing, and our complete approach goes beyond standard lab tests and health assessments. Our team knows that such thorough and multi-dimensional testing accounts for the complex needs of the individuals that we serve in Stamford, Fairfield, Westchester County, […]

Not all “stress” is the same. Stress can be a healthy motivator, a concept known as eustress. When stress is not properly managed and becomes a dominant and negative force in your life, it is more appropriately known as distress. And it can absolutely take a toll on your whole health – mental, emotional, physical, […]

When seeking a “fast fix” for challenges, including an inability to lose or keep weight off, we may be disappointed by the short-term results. The Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine in Stamford provides a distinctive approach to weight loss that encourages real and enduring transformations. Our approach, when partnering with our neighbors in Norwalk and […]

Assessments are fundamental to our approach to health care at the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine. We take fresh approaches to conventional testing, such as bloodwork, and provide other, perhaps lesser-known and underutilized forms of testing to understand your unique needs. You cannot offer truly personalized medicine without understanding the individual’s one-of-a-kind needs, beyond what […]

When searching online for a “functional medicine doctor near me in Greenwich, Connecticut,” you may be at your wit’s end, tired of feeling tired all of the time or sick of getting sick constantly – only to be told by other doctors that the results from your labs look fine and that there is “nothing […]

Like every surface of your body, the lining of your digestive tract supports a “community” that you cannot see – a microecosystem of bacteria and other microorganisms. This tiny ecosystem of sorts is referred to as a “microbiome.” As it relates to your “gut” inside the intestines, the trillions of viruses, fungi, bacteria, and microbes […]

Naturopathic medicine is a time-honored medical system. It has evolved from a blend of traditional practices and healthcare interventions popularized in 19th-century Europe. Naturopathy is also one of many approaches that our teams lean on as true integrative medicine providers. Your body is complex. It deserves and demands many approaches. As there is no silver […]

Obesity affects every organ and system of the body. It is a risk factor for many life-altering and potentially life-threatening conditions, from type 2 diabetes and hypertension to heart disease and some cancers. The Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine also sees firsthand the impact of excess weight on an individual’s sense of self-worth, emotional health, […]

Holistic: The understanding that the whole or complete system is a sum of interconnected parts. Regarding healthcare and the human body, holistic medicine approaches account for this interconnectedness between systems, organs, and other parts in everything – from diagnostic to therapeutic services. Our name conveys this foundation. As the Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine, we […]