Welcome to Root & Fruit Functional Health!
Mon, Wed, Fri
10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Tues and Thursday
08:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Got Gut Health?
Areas of Focus for Improvement
Gut health
Adrenals
Reducing toxic burden
Insulin resistance and weight management
Mental health
Cardiovascular protection
Chronic infections
Concierge Services
- 24/7 concierge, on call, available
- 60 minute initial visit
- 30 minute follow up appointments every 2 weeks for 6 months.
- Lab interpretation
- Specialty testing (separate pricing)
Vitamin Shop
A wide variety of supplements and nutraceuticals geared towards each individuals’ comprehensive needs- available for purchase.
Product brands featured:
QuickSilver Scientific, OrthoMolecular Products, Researched Nutritionals, Biocidin, Metabolic Management, Biotics.
Next Steps
Book initial appointment
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I hear you!
What if your provider really listened to you?
At Root & Fruit Functional Health, we listen and YOU matter. Root & Fruit Functional Health is a practice focused on patient centered care with a concierge pay model. Patient centered care simply means that I put the needs of the patient first when making clinical decisions. This means more time with the provider listening to your health care needs and coming up with a plan based on your preferences, values, and needs.
Why See a Family Practitioner
Support for All Ages
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner trained to care for all ages.
Personalized Care
At Fruits and Roots Functional Health, we offer individualized care to meet and exceed your general health and wellness needs.
Holistic Care
Focused on your wellbeing utilizing a comprehensive approach.
A Lifetime of Trust
Over 15 years in the medical industry with experience ranging from intensive care, urgent care, to family practice. You’ve come to the right place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does microbiome mean? I've been hearing it all the time in relation to gut health.
You are correct! Your gut microbiome refers to the healthy and not so healthy bacteria and flora that live in your gut. A more diverse and healthy microbiome helps fight off illness, inflammation, and all sorts of acute and chronic conditions. Improving your microbiome can even help you feel happier and more alive.
Your gut microbiome interacts with many of your body systems and assists with many body functions. It plays such an active role in your body that some healthcare providers have described it as being almost like an organ itself.
You can think of your gut microbiome as a diverse native garden that you rely on for nutritious foods and medicines. When your garden is healthy and thriving, you thrive, too. But if the soil is depleted or polluted, or if pests or weeds are overrunning the helpful plants, it can upset your whole ecosystem.
Healthy microbiome = Healthy gut = Healthier YOU
Why does chronic stress cause so much trouble for our hormones?
Many of us live in a “fight or flight” mode for an extended period of time, which releases cortisol ,”the stress hormone”, in excess. Cortisol is helpful when we need the extra energy in dangerous situations. However, our bodies have yet to adapt to a constant state of cortisol excretion. Long periods of excess cortisol production will fatigue our adrenals, thyroid health, and ultimately worsen our cardiovascular health. The key is, you guess it- balance. At Fruits and Roots, we can offer lab testing that tests your cortisol levels as well as your adrenal, thyroid, and overall endocrine health.
What is toxic burden and the cumulative effect?
Toxic exposures and cumulative toxic burden are already vital considerations during clinical assessments for chronic disease treatment, and for strengthening resilience and overall wellness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with toxicity takes on increased importance. An overloaded body burden requires ample energetic resources for those metabolic processes involved with biotransformation and detoxification pathways, potentially impairing the availability of those resources for an adequate immune response to viral infection. In addition, exposures to toxicants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are potential factors in the development of several chronic diseases and have also been associated with immune system dysfunction – Institute of Functional Medicine.
“Somewhat independent of people’s choices, the things which in the past have been normally considered healthy, or at least neutral, are now becoming significant sources of toxins for people.”
Is the "skinny shot" worth it?
The latest weight loss peptide on the market is semaglutide. Semaglutide is the generic form for Ozempic, Wegovy, and other brands. It is a GLP-1 inhibitor and is very helpful for someone with diabetes or an elevated A1C (above 6.5) but not necessarily recommended for non diabetic or non obese patients. — more info to come.
Can I test my cardiovascular health with a blood test? What about testing for cancer?
Yes- Fruits and Roots Functional Health, cardiovascular lab testing through the Cleveland Heart Lab is offered as well as the Galleri Cancer test.
(more to come)
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rootandfruithealth@gmail.com
Phone
847-338-0057
Open Hours
MWF: 10AM – 7PM
Tues and Thurs: 8AM – 3PM
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Virtual consults based out of Chicago, IL
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