Functional Holistic Healing
Functional Integrative Medicine Practice of
Dr. Nadia Ali

This blog provides key information about how leaky gut is the root cause of many symptoms and health conditions. It identifies the changes in the intestine seen in those who have leaky gut. In addition, it also explains the causes of leaky gut and how a 5 R approach can reverse leaky gut. 

We are experiencing an increase in tick exposure leading to Lyme Disease. Persistent Lyme exposure can cause chronic fatigue, Fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression and neurological symptoms. In addition, it can also trigger the development of autoimmune diseases and Sarcoidosis. Unfortunately, many individuals with persistent Lyme never develop the classic signs of fever and rash leading to underdiagnosis and undertreatment. The blog outlines a functional integrative approach to identify and address persistent Lyme related diseases and symptoms.

This blog identifies and explores the connection between bacteria in our gut and their influence on health and disease.

This blog explains the association between autoimmune diseases and toxins. We define the different types of toxins, how these toxins lead to autoimmune diseases and how are we exposed to these toxins.

Dr. Nadia Ali presented her research poster on Reversal of Chronic Fatigue at the annual international conference of the Institute of Functional Medicine on 1st June 2018. She discussed 3 cases of chronic fatigue in terms of their risk factors, triggers and root causes. All of these cases were successfully reversed after the root causes were identified using functional testing and treatment using botanicals and non-invasive interventions. 

This blog discusses a powerful non-invasive and multi-functional therapy that targets healing at the cellular level. This combines high Heat, Infrared light, Vibration massage and Aromatherapy to enhance wellness.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. The most common cause of heart disease is 'Atherosclerosis'.The blog discusses an approach that combines conventional and integrative medicine to reverse heart disease using A to O model. The model takes into account all the factors that contribute to initiation, development and progression of heart disease.

This blog provides an overview of a functional integrative approach that addresses 4 key root causes of chronic fatigue and pain syndromes along with strategies that have been found to address those root causes.

This blog discusses a novel use of Naltrexone in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancers. It provides an overview of how low dose naltrexone exerts its impact on the immune system to overcome inflammation and boost the ability of our body to fight cancer. It highlights the conditions for which it is used in the Functional Integrative Realm.

This blog discusses the root causes underlying the development of hypothyroidism including Hashimoto's disease as well as how those can be addressed to reverse fatigue and symptoms from a low functioning thyroid gland. This blog provides insight into reversing an autoimmune process to prevent other autoimmune diseases.

This blog discusses the root causes underlying the development of hypothyroidism including Hashimoto's disease as well as how those can be addressed to reverse fatigue and symptoms from a low functioning thyroid gland. This blog provides insight into reversing an autoimmune process to prevent other autoimmune diseases.

Nutrigenomics’ is the research pertaining to the interaction between the nutrients in the food that we eat and our genes. It is this interaction that affects every aspect of our health including physical, emotional and intellectual well being. ‘We are what we eat’ has been proven multiple times through scientific research that clearly indicates that nutrition is the key to prevention and treatment of disease. This blog outlines the 8 different variables that need to be assessed and analyzed when developing a personalized diet plan.

Colistin is an antibiotic which is used as a last resort to fight bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Recently (May 2016) a woman in Pennsylvania was found to have a urinary tract infection caused by a bacteria (E.Coli) that was resistant to Colistin. This news made headlines and provided insight into the growing threat of resistant infections. According to Center for Disease Control, 2 million people get infected with multidrug resistant bacteria and 23,000 people die every year from these infections.The purpose of this blog is to understand how can we use a functional, integrative and holistic approach to prevent multidrug resistant infections.

This blog discusses the adverse effects of antibiotics on health and the need for a more holistic and functional approach to treat infections.

The number of children and adults suffering from ADHD continues to rise every year. This blog discusses the research that clearly identifies some of the key reversible root causes of ADHD as well as outlines an approach that can help individuals overcome ADHD without suffering from the side effects of long term psychostimulant medications.

This blog addresses the symptoms associated with brain fog as well as the root causes that lead to development of brain fog.

This blog discusses 6 barriers that make it difficult for individuals to lose weight.

This blog discusses the science and art of aging gracefully. It is of interest to all those who want to sustain their quality of life as they grow olde

This blog discusses the growing threat of autoimmune diseases as well as how individuals with autoimmune diseases can reverse their disease and symptoms by treatng the root cause of inflammation. The blog provides a case in which a lot of suffering could have been prevented if the root cause would have been identified.

A 35 year old female experienced food cravings during the evening and night times. She was progressively gaining weight especially around her belly. She was under a lot of stress due to family issues and work. She also had complaints of brain fog and fatigue. It took her more than 30 minutes to fall asleep and often woke up in the middle of the night.This blog discusses the connection between food cravings, weight gain and cortisol using a case based approach.

This blog introduces the newly discovered organ in our body called the microbiome. Introducing gut bacteria's role on health and disease.

This blog discusses an important question that is often asked by those serious about achieving good health.

This blog will surprise you because it will unveil the sources of vanilla and other flavors in our foods such as frozen dairy products, candies, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages and puddings etc.

As a physician, one of the most frequently asked questions that I get is "Am I healthy?", "Can I get tested to make sure that I am healthy?"or "How do I know that I am healthy?" This blog provides an insight into understanding our health.

There is a new model of health care called the Functional Model. It is replacing the conventional model. This change is being driven by both evidence and research as well as by patients who are more educated, aware and motivated to take charge of their own health. This blog discusses some fundamental differences between these approaches

Have you ever wondered why nature has created fruits and vegetables with so many different colors? This blog discusses how each of these colors represent important healing nutrients found in nature.

Around 57-60% of the human body is made of water. Water is truly an essential nutrient. This blog discusses more about how to use water to enhance your health.