McLellan’s approach is most helpful for those with hormone imbalances, auto-immune disorders, mental health issues or even cancer. Overall, functional medicine seeks to discover the root cause of symptoms and treat them through natural means. By viewing the body as one integrated system, instead of a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties, functional medicine results in finding connections and relationships that lead to the core problem. Functional medicine does not replace traditional medicine, but it enhances it by eliminating the root cause and the symptoms.

“If your blood pressure is high, we wouldn’t just prescribe a blood pressure medication to manage the symptom, we would look at your lifestyle and assess what could be contributing to inflammation in your body and increasing your blood pressure,” says McLellan. Nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, toxins in the environment and genetic predispositions are all taken into consideration during an assessment.

“We strive to help you improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals and heal your body to live your best life possible,” says McLellan.

 Location: 620 N. McKenzie St., Suite 200, Foley, AL. For more information, call 251-943-9355 or visit AlabamaIntegrativeHealth.com.