Stem cell and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments are becoming more and more mainstream, as more providers and more patients become educated about the process and the benefits. As a functional medicine doctor at Evoke 5 Medical Center, I am dedicated to getting to...
I’ve seen enough in my years as a family medicine doctor at Evoke 5 Medical Center to know that health (good or bad) starts in the gut. And if you’ve known me for very long, you’ve no doubt heard me talk about the importance of gut health. But you don’t have to take...
In a recent blog post, I delved into the difference between functional medicine and “regular” medicine (aka allopathic, conventional or Western medicine). The takeaway: Functional medicine like we offer here at Evoke 5 Medical Center is a patient-centered approach...
When you have a leaky faucet, you call a handyman. But what do you do when you have a leaky gut? Leaky gut: A definition Before we dive in, let’s explain what leaky gut is. Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that occurs when the gut lining becomes permeable, allowing...
In functional medicine, we believe that all of the body’s systems are interconnected. When something is wrong with one system, it can show up in another one. (That’s why chasing and treating only symptoms can be frustrating – and futile!) At Evoke 5 Medical Center, my...
A doctor’s work is never done – especially when it comes to education. Discoveries and advancements in health care are happening all the time, and it’s critical to keep ahead of the curve to make sure I’m providing the best care to my patients at Evoke 5 Medical...
Aging – much like death and taxes – is something that affects every single one of us. Aging is a complex process that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The health of your mitochondria can either slow down – or speed up – the aging process. If...
In today’s modern world, we are continually surrounded by chemicals and pollutants – no matter how clean we try to live. These toxins have detrimental effects on the entire body, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, reproductive and immune...
Have you heard about peptides? Wondering what they are – and if they can benefit your health? In this article, we’ll look at what peptides are, how they work, benefits they offer, how therapy is administered, cost of peptide therapy, and the importance of working with...
If you have your finger on the pulse of current health and wellness approaches, like we do at Evoke 5 Medical Center, chances are you’ve heard about IV therapy. This type of therapy delivers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into the bloodstream to support...
