Robert White DC Functional Medicine Doctor in New Jersey
Advanced Integrated Health
DISCOVER Your Path to Thriving, Holistic Health
Have you ever wondered if there’s a more HOLISTIC APPROACH to healthcare that goes beyond treating individual symptoms to addressing the often HIDDEN, ROOT CAUSES of most symptoms, sickness and chronic disease?
That’s precisely the philosophy behind FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE, a paradigm shift in the healthcare field that aims to redefine how we understand and manage chronic illnesses.
Meet our Expert Functional Medicine Doctors
Dr. Robert White DC
Dr. Robert White is an expert in holistic healing and ADVANCED NUTRITIONAL CORRECTION. His primary focus is addressing AUTOIMMUNITY, THYROID, DIABETES, DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS and INFERTILITY. His approach emphasizes safe, natural methods over conventional pharmaceutical and surgical interventions.
Dr. Jason Kaufman DC
Dr. Jason Kaufman specializes in tackling STUBBORN, WEIGHT LOSS RESISTANCE and chronic degenerative diseases, focusing on heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. His expertise lies in addressing these health challenges through advanced nutrition and a holistic approach to health care.
What EXACTLY Do We Do? How EXACTLY Do We Do It?
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As a FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE doctor, Dr. Robert White focuses on treating a wide variety of health conditions by addressing their underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms. The conditions that we successfully support with functional medicine include, but are not limited to:
- Hormone Imbalances: Conditions such as THYROID disorders, adrenal fatigue, and menopause.
- Weight Gain: Addressing the root causes of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- Asthma and Allergies: Focusing on immune modulation and ENVIRONMENTAL factors.
- Arthritis: Including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, by REDUCING INFLAMMATION and improving joint health.
- Thyroid Issues: Such as hypothyroidism and HASHIMOTO’S thyroiditis, by addressing the immune response and hormone balance.
- Heart Diseaase: Focusing on lifestyle factors, nutritional deficiencies, and STRESS management.
- Infections: Including chronic infections that may contribute to a wide range of health issues.
- Anxiety and Depression: By looking into neurotransmitter imbalances, stress, and nutritional factors.
- Rashes and other skin conditions: Identifying food sensitivities, allergies, and GUT HEALTH issues.
- Cancer: Supporting the body through nutrition, DETOXIFICATION, and addressing environmental toxins.
- Diabetes: Managing blood sugar through diet, exercise, and addressing INSULIN RESISTANCE..
- Constipation, Reflux, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Focusing on gut health, diet, and microbiome balance.
- Autoimmune Disease: Including conditions like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and celiac disease, by reducing inflammation and supporting immune function.
- Chronic Pain and Fatigue: By improving ENERGY METABOLISM, sleep, and addressing chronic infections or stress.
Functional Medicine Addresses Root Causes
The potential root causes we often address in functional medicine to support these conditions include nutritional deficiencies, stress, genetics, poor digestion, sleep deprivation, trauma, medications, infections, toxins (including pesticides and chemicals), and GMOs. By focusing on these root causes, functional medicine aims to restore health and wellness in a holistic and personalized manner. Functional medicine approaches the treatment of various diseases by primarily focusing on identifying and addressing their root causes rather than just alleviating symptoms. This holistic approach diverges from conventional medicine by considering the entire individual—lifestyle, environment, medical history and genetic factors—to tailor a treatment plan. Here’s how functional medicine helps treat diseases by targeting their potential root causes:
Nutritional Deficiencies
Functional medicine practitioners often start with a comprehensive dietary assessment. Understanding one’s nutrition helps in identifying HIDDEN NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES that could be contributing to health issues. By tailoring a nutrition plan to address specific deficiencies, the body can regain balance and improve its natural healing capabilities, thus addressing conditions like chronic fatigue, rashes, and autoimmune diseases.
Stress
Recognizing stress as a significant factor in many health conditions, functional medicine employs stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and counseling. These techniques can mitigate the effects of stress on the body, potentially alleviating conditions like heart disease, anxiety, depression, and digestive issues.
Genetics
While we cannot change our genetic makeup, functional medicine focuses on understanding genetic predispositions to diseases. This knowledge enables the development of personalized prevention strategies, potentially reducing the risk or impact of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
Poor Digestion
Many health conditions stem from or are exacerbated by digestive issues. Functional medicine often incorporates probiotics, dietary changes, and supplements to improve gut health, addressing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, reflux, and constipation.
Lack of Sleep
Quality sleep is crucial for overall health. Functional medicine practitioners might recommend sleep hygiene practices, natural supplements, or lifestyle changes to enhance sleep quality, thus impacting conditions related to hormonal imbalances, weight gain.
Trauma
Recognizing the psychological component in physical health, functional medicine considers past trauma as a potential underlying cause of chronic conditions. Therapeutic interventions can help address these psychological factors, potentially alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions.
Infections
Chronic infections can be at the heart of some health conditions. Functional medicine approaches may include antimicrobial treatments, immune system support, and lifestyle changes to combat infections, addressing conditions like Lyme disease, autoimmune diseases, and chronic fatigue.
Toxins (pesticides, chemicals)
Toxins from the environment, food, and products can accumulate in the body, contributing to various health issues. Detoxification protocols, dietary adjustments, and recommendations to reduce exposure to toxins can help mitigate their impact on conditions like allergies, rashes, and hormone imbalances.
GMOs
Concerns about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their impact on health lead functional medicine to often recommend organic, non-GMO foods to reduce exposure to potential toxins and support overall health.
By focusing on these root causes, functional medicine aims to restore the body’s natural functioning and resilience, offering a more personalized and effective approach to health and healing.
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Why Choose Functional Medicine?
Personalized Care
Dr. Robert White takes the time to understand your unique health story, providing PERSONALIZED solutions that meet your specific needs.
Targeted Supplementation
Explore the use of WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION to address NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES and enhance your well-being.
Holistic Approach
Treat your body as a WHOLE and uncover the underlying ROOT CAUSES and IMBALANCES that contribute to your symptoms, rather than merely suppressing them.
Mind-Body Techniques
Learn powerful mind-body techniques that promote relaxation, REDUCE THE HORMONES OF STRESS, and enhance overall vitality.
Advanced Diagnostic Tools
Benefit from CLINICALLY PROVEN state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques and comprehensive laboratory testing, allowing for a deeper understanding of your health.
Innovative Therapies
Access the latest advancements in Functional Medicine, including innovative therapies such as TRUE CELLULAR DETOXIFICATION designed to optimize your health.
Sustainable Results
Functional Medicine aims to provide LONG-LASTING CLINICAL RESULTS by addressing the HIDDEN, ROOT CAUSES of your health concerns.
Empowerment and Education
Drs. White and Kaufman provide you with the knowledge and tools to actively participate in your healing journey. Their goal is for you to receive expert advice on PERSONALIZED Nutrition Plans and lifestyle modifications that support your journey to optimal health.
Medications
Sometimes, the side effects or long-term use of certain medications can contribute to health issues. Functional medicine seeks to minimize dependence on pharmaceuticals by addressing the root causes of conditions, potentially reducing the need for medication and its associated side effects.
Functional Medicine - Looks For The Root Cause
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Advanced Integrated Health
info@advancedintegratedhealth.com
Location:
i442 Morris Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081
Hours:
| Monday | 7 AM-8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM-8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM-8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM-8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM-8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM-12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Newark
Newark, NJ, USA
East Rutherford
New Jersey, USA
Parsippany-Troy Hills
New Jersey, USA
Bridgewater
New Jersey, USA
