Functional medicine should be part of every pet's health care. Nearly every complex, chronic disease is preceded by long-term disturbances in functionality that can be identified and effectively managed. Functional medicine is true preventive care, not just early detection of disease. It identifies abnormalities before clinical signs appear. Through assessment of the underlying causes and triggers of dysfunction, most imbalances can be addressed; some can be completely restored to optimum function, and others can be substantially improved. Thus, the BioFunctional Profile provides a gateway into functional medicine for your pet.
The BioFunctional Profile is a screening test which interprets a CBC, serum chemistry panel, and urinalysis from a functional perspective. Results that deviate from the median can suggest subclinical nutritional deficiencies, identify organs that are under stress, and reveal inflammation in its earliest stages. Based on test results, nutritional therapy can be instituted or further tests may be indicated. Functional tests such as food allergy panels and comprehensive stool analysis are particularly helpful in cases of complex chronic disease. Without testing, unraveling the tangled web of chronic disease is like navigating a maze blindfolded.
John B. Smith, DVM ♦ "The Dog Doctor" ♦ 734-213-7447 ♦1954 S. Industrial Ann Arbor, Mi 48104