Pair functional nutrition lab testing with chiropractic care for better results faster.
Approximately 90 percent of Americans are deficient in one or more essential nutrients needed to maintain health. Yet, instead of looking at nutrition as a cause of symptoms, many Americans turn toward long-term drug therapy. We do things differently.
AlignLife helps you improve your health with functional nutrition lab testing and a personalized metabolic assessment. This clinical profile helps us identify any nutritient deficiencies, toxicities, inflammation or hormone imbalances that could be impacting your health. From there, our team of functional medicine doctors designs a program of care that combines diet, nutrition, and lifestyle to create a laboratory change that improves your overall wellness.
Our integrated approach of using functional nutrition, chiropractic care, and customized supplement recommendations based on your clinical profile helps AlignLife chiropractors identify potential problems, find health solutions, and get you better results faster.
– Dr. Joe Esposito, CEO of AlignLife
Functional nutrition and functional medicine are both holistic approaches to health and wellness that emphasize the interconnectedness of various bodily systems. While both utilize an integrative medicine approach and share a common goal of addressing the underlying factors contributing to health concerns, they differ in their focus and scope of intervention.
Functional nutrition concentrates on the role of food and nutrients in promoting optimal health. It recognizes that each individual has unique nutritional needs based on factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment. Functional nutritionists work to identify and address nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, or excesses that may contribute to health issues. They consider the impact of diet on the body’s physiological functions, aiming to restore balance and support overall well-being through personalized dietary and nutraceutical recommendations.
Functional medicine takes a broader, more comprehensive approach by examining the underlying causes of disease and dysfunction in the body. It looks at the interplay of various systems, including the immune, hormonal, and digestive systems, and seeks to identify root causes rather than merely treating symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners use an in-depth understanding of a patient’s medical history, genetics, and lifestyle to create individualized treatment plans. These plans may include lifestyle modifications, nutritional interventions, and, when necessary, pharmaceutical or other medical interventions if relevant to their scope of practice.
Functional nutritionists typically require a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field, followed by advanced education such as a master’s or doctoral degree in functional medicine or nutrition. They often seek certification from organizations like the Institute for Functional Medicine or the Nutritional Therapy Association. Some jurisdictions may require licensure, which involves passing exams and fulfilling specific education and training criteria. Continuing education is necessary to stay current in the field, and practical experience working with clients or in clinical settings is valuable.
Functional Medicine Practitioners come from a variety of backgrounds and can include Medical Doctors (MDs), Naturopathic Doctors (NDs), Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), Doctors of Chinese Medicine (DCM), and Nutritionists. Each of these professionals brings a unique perspective and set of skills to the field of functional medicine, which focuses on treating the individual as a whole and addressing the root causes of disease rather than just the symptoms. They often employ a holistic approach, integrating traditional Western medical practices with alternative or integrative medicine.
In just a few days, you feel the changes in your body. I look forward to continue seeing improvement. Not only do you get healthier, but it is a change of lifestyle, and they guide you all the way. Get an evaluation and give it a chance!! 🙂
– A. Vázquez
They repaired my quality of life. I no longer – for the first time – have any joint pain. Their Triple Mag and Absolute Greens supply the energy that I need, and their adjustments have put my body back there. I feel great again.
– Rick DeMicco
As part of AlignLife’s integrative services, our doctors of chiropractic are able to test and evaluate the state of your nutrition and diet to identify possible problems.
We also specialize in teaching our patients how to improve the quality of their dietary choices with the help of functional lab tests, diet analysis and a customized nutritional supplementation program based on your clinical profile.
This is a fully customized approach—no templates or gimmicks—just the program you deserve that meets your specific needs.
Health is a vehicle for living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Climb that mountain, reach your business goals and love unconditionally as if it were your last act on Earth because one day soon our lives will be over but these moments won’t!
AlignLife Systems
2045 W Grand Ave Ste B
PMB 68793
Chicago, IL 60612-1577
