FAQs

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine is a healthcare practice that focuses on optimal functioning of the body and its organs, usually involving systems of holistic or alternative medicine.

Functional medicine seeks to heal your body’s core problems rather than simply relieve the symptoms of the problem. This is achieved through a customized diet and exercise plan coupled with dietary supplements and laboratory testing.

Why Choose Dr. Goodbinder?

Dr. Goodbinder has been focused specifically on functional medicine for 8 years. He runs the most in depth labs work in the world and can pin point the “why” behind your condition. He is focused on finding permanent solutions for life crippling dysfunctions and helping you get your life back. He is compassionate, fun and actually cares about his patients.

Whether you need specialized labs with expert breakdown, supplements, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutritional classes or just a direction to focus your attention, Dr. Goodbinder has a solution for you.

If you suffer with an auto-immune disease like arthritis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, lupus, psoriasis, eczema or any other chronic illness like diabetes, fibromyalgia, or any life altering illness, Dr. Goodbinder’s program will be the most effective solution you have ever come across.

What is Type II Diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes results when your body has difficulty metabolizing sugar. Commonly called sugar diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes is your body’s lack of ability to get the sugar that is inside your vessels out into your body.

Type 2 Diabetes can come from anywhere in the body. It can be a liver problem, a pancreas problem or a hormone problem. It can sometimes be caused just by stress on the body, and hormones like cortisol going up and pushing more sugar into the blood. All these issues really need to be tested in order to address the cause.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome that effects all over your body. It’s diagnosed by symptoms, and it really does affect you. People with fibro really have a decreased quality of life, and it’s terrible to see because you still have all of your organs intact. You still look like you’re normal. You look fine, but you’re in bad pain. Some people don’t even believe it’s real! “Oh, Fibromyalgia doesn’t exist.” Yes, it does. I’ve seen a whole lot of people come in here with tremendous pain, and it is Fibromyalgia and it does exist. It’s not in your head, and I want you to know that. I want you to know that I do feel bad for you, and I’d love to help you change your condition.

What are Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?

Some common symptoms of hypothyroidism include lack of energy and ability to lose weight, sleep issues when you wake up every couple hours, not having a bowel movement in a while… Maybe your hair is falling out or you experience some depression. The symptoms of hypothyroidism can be serious and have a major impact on your life; it can really affect the way you live.