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The Functional Medicine approach to Menopause – Natural Menopause Treatment

By Jarrod Cooper / Jul 17, 2020 / Category: Nutrition & Lifestyle Support, Womens Health, Womens Health,

Natural Menopause Treatment is achievable through Functional Medicine, allow the boost to adapt throughout life’s changes and rebalance with ease, reversing Menopause symptoms. Menopause is recognized as an important reproductive health issue for women and a significant stage within a woman’s life cycle. By the year 2030, the global population will include approximately 1.2 billion…

Keto Diet Australia: A complete guide that answers all your questions

By Jarrod Cooper / Jun 11, 2020 / Category: Frequently Asked Questions, Nutrition & Lifestyle Support,

How to follow the Keto Diet for the most successful outcomes Do you have questions about the Ketogenic or Keto Diet Australia? These days, many people are successfully losing weight and improving their health by ‘going keto’. “Some tout it as a cure-all for everything from diabetes to cancer, while others express skepticism or disagree…

The difference between food allergy and food intolerance Australia

By Jarrod Cooper / Jun 04, 2020 / Category: Gut Health / Gastrointestinal System Disorders,

Physical reactions to certain foods are common, but most are caused by a food intolerance rather than a food allergy. Food intolerance in Australia can cause some of the same signs and symptoms as a food allergy, so people often confuse the two. A true food allergy causes an immune system reaction that affects numerous…

Paleo Diet – your questions answered

By Jarrod Cooper / May 25, 2020 / Category: Frequently Asked Questions,

How to make the Paleo Diet suit me Everyone seems to have an opinion of the paleo diet at the moment – some claim that it’s bad news for your health whilst others espouse it’s a cure all for everything. There are, however, many variations on the paleo diet. Some plans are strict, some less…

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Meet Jarrod

Functional Medicine Practitioner

Jarrod is a Degree qualified Naturopathic Doctor & Functional Medicine Practitioner.

He specialises in a number of key areas including Gut Health, MTHFR & Genetic Testing, Mental Health and Thyroid Disorders.

He has been mentored by some of the best minds in functional medicine in the world and is passionate about natural medicine and helping others.

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Nurse Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner

Shiree is a Nurse Practitioner & Functional Medicine Practitioner.

She specialises in a number of key areas including Women's Health, Hormones, Skin Conditions, Gut health, Fatigue and Sleep issues and Autoimmune Disease.

Being a Nurse practitioner allows Shiree’s in person patients to claim Medicare rebates on her consultation fees.

Meet Milva

Functional Medicine Practitioner

Milva is a degree qualified Functional & Nutritional Medicine Practitioner.

She specialises in a number of key areas including Autoimmune Disorders, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Parasites, Gut Health, Dementia & Aging, Fatigue, Inflammation and Chronic Disease in general .

Milva has been trained by some of the best Integrative GP's and Functional Medicine professionals in both Australia and the the USA.

"I found Jarrod online after reading one of his articles on SIBO. After suffering ongoing gut and digestive issues and extreme bloating and constipated for some time I decided to consult with him via telehealth in Adelaide. We ordered testing and found a number of issues including SIBO. Within a couple of weeks of starting treatment my bloating was gone and bowel habits began to normalise. Truly amazing."

Claire

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"Searching for a gut health specialist led me to Jarrod and Advanced Functional Medicine. Being in Adelaide I consulted with Jarrod online via telehealth and we ordered specific testing relating to my ongoing gut issues. I completed these tests at home and sent them back to the lab. A few weeks later we had the results that showed positive for multiple parasites as well as a range of other markers that were imbalanced. We started treatment for the parasite and to fix my gut issues. Within a few days I had improved and am continuing to improve as the treatment continues."

Tom

"Having someone that understand me and the issues I am facing with autoimmune disease and mental health is refreshing. Who would have thought the simple changes Jarrod has advised would make such a big impact. Understanding what is happening in my body on a biochemical level and having Jarrod balance my biochemistry has been a real game changer for me. I only wish I found him sooner."

Georgina

"My energy levels were so low and fatigue and poor sleep was ruling my life. I could barely function to complete a day’s work without a nap and couldn’t think straight to make proper decisions through all the brain fog. My business was going backward and I needed to get on top of my health. Jarrod organised multiple tests and found a variety of issues with my energy production, gut health and nutrient deficiencies. Since starting his program I have improved dramatically and feel like my life is back on track."

Antony

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"I’ve been on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication for a number of years and have found it hard to cope with many normal things that daily life throws at you. Jarrod started treating my anxiety and low mood after conducting thorough testing and I began to feel better within a few days. After two weeks I could comfortably say I had improved greatly. Other than just prescribing some supplements, Jarrod also advised on my diet, helped with my sleep patterns and other areas of my life to get me on track. A couple of months in and I can say that this is the best I have felt for a long time."

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What is Functional Medicine? Adelaide clinic - Telehealth Australia wide

Functional Medicine better addresses the healthcare needs of contemporary life. It is an integrated approach to your health that blends natural medicine and the latest scientific research to address the underlying causes of disease. Functional Medicine practitioners work with patients to find the root cause of illness to balance body systems and return them to optimal health.

By shifting the traditional disease-centred focus of medical practice to a more patient-centred approach, Functional Medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. At our Advanced Functional Medicine clinic in Adelaide, we support the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual with tailored treatment specifically designed for that person.

We conduct thorough and rigorous testing to determine the root cause of illness. This includes searching for factors that might affect how the patient’s body functions, including genetic makeup, lifestyle choices such as diet, activity and stress, and environmental influences such as exposure to toxins.

At our clinic in Adelaide, we treat patients with a variety of both minor and complex disease states. Our experienced and qualified practitioners treat a wide range of conditions such as gut health issues, SIBO, autoimmune and thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, skin disorders and chronic disease in general. We regularly resolve many hard to treat cases that patients have not had any luck in treating in the past before coming to Advanced Functional Medicine. With a natural health and functional medicine approach, we can uncover the root of your health issues and return you to feeling like your old self again.

To find out more about our Functional Medicine clinic in Adelaide and how Jarrod will uncover what is driving your symptoms or disease state, please click here to make a telehealth appointment.