Author: Meg McElroy MS, PA-C

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Using Supplements in America

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Are you one of the millions of Americans that take a “supplement” every day?  According to a recent 2016 survey conducted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, over 170 million Americans (52% of the population) use a supplement.  Why?  The three main reasons cited by survey participants were: Overall health/wellness Energy Fill in nutritional gaps […]... Read More
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Cost of Functional Medicine

Posted on by Meg McElroy MS, PA-C
So much of our lives is based on money. When it comes to health care, I wish the cost of functional medicine didn’t deter people from seeking a functional medicine practitioner.  But the truth is that compared to the perceived up-front costs of mainstream insurance-covered medicine, functional medicine is expensive.  If a patient is paying […]... Read More

10 Red Flags of a “Bad” Functional Medicine Practice

Posted on by Meg McElroy MS, PA-C
Functional and integrative medicine is increasing in popularity amongst both patients and practitioners.  Unfortunately, there are no “degrees,” no overseeing national “board,” or no rules for who can call themselves a functional medicine practitioner.  This makes it difficult for patients who are seeking good care, and for functional medicine practitioners that are practicing “real” functional […]... Read More

Insurance and Functional Medicine

Posted on by Meg McElroy MS, PA-C
Why doesn’t insurance cover functional medicine? Insurance is intended for covering emergencies.  Our car insurance doesn’t cover gas or repairs, right?  Our home insurance doesn’t cover utilities or improvements, right?  Health insurance is intended to be the same.   Functional medicine treats chronic conditions.  Insurance covers acute conditions. Insurance has support from pharmaceutical companies.  Functional medicine does not. Insurance reimburses well […]... Read More