Nowadays, people is focusing on how to lose weight quickly, without thinking about what are the underlying causes that may have cause someone to gain weight quickly or lose weight slowly (weight loss resistance). Losing weight is not easy, and have to be done in the right way. Functional medicine is based on cutting-edge research and emphasizes the importance of diagnostic testing to discover individual reasons for health issues like weight loss resistance. Go to your doctor to have a personalized diagnostic lab tests to investigate what is wrong (e.g.: hormone, gut, etc.) and what you need so you can precisely target the areas of dysfunction.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), also known as heartburn and acid indigestion, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). GERD is a continuation from an untreated acid reflux. Some of GERD symptoms are: Heartburn or burning feeling in the chest Chest pain Regurgitation of food or sour liquid Sensation of a lump in your throat Functional medicine focuses on treating the root cause of a disease. The treatment focuses on the person rather than the disease, therefore, upon consultation with your doctor, you may be suggested to: Eat small and regular meals Avoid certain foods Avoid eating right before bed Reduce body weight Stop smoking Despite the list, the right treatment depends on consultation with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you, which is prescribed based on your own body conditions.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), also known as heartburn and acid indigestion, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). GERD is a continuation from an untreated acid reflux. Some of GERD symptoms are: Heartburn or burning feeling in the chest Chest pain Regurgitation of food or sour liquid Sensation of a lump in your throat Functional medicine focuses on treating the root cause of a disease. The treatment focuses on the person rather than the disease, therefore, upon consultation with your doctor, you may be suggested to: Eat small and regular meals Avoid certain foods Avoid eating right before bed Reduce body weight Stop smoking Despite the list, the right treatment depends on consultation with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you, which is prescribed based on your own body conditions.

Thyroidectomy is the removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Risks: bleeding infection airway obstruction caused by bleeding permanent hoarse or weak voice due to nerve damage 3 main approach of Thyroidectomy: Conventional Thyroidectomy Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Robotic Thyroidectomy

• Thyroid Diseases
• Goiter

Your thyroid is shaped like a small butterfly, and is usually found inside the lower front of your neck. It’s a gland that controls your metabolism. It also releases hormones that direct many functions in your body, including how you use energy, how you produce heat, and how you consume oxygen. Thyroid cancer develops when cells change or mutate. The abnormal cells begin multiplying in your thyroid and, once there are enough of them, they form a tumor. Symptoms: Neck, throat pain Lump in your neck Difficulty swallowing Vocal changes, hoarseness Cough Diagnosis/Screening: Medical History and physical exam Biopsy Imaging tests Ultrasound Radioiodine scan

• Thyroid Cancer

Hyperthroidsim is a condition of the thyroid and when the thyroid makes too much hormones (thyroxine) that control how the cells use energy. Thyroid problems are more common in women than men. Causes: -Graves' disease (autoimmune disorder) causes antibodies to stimulate the thyroid to secrete too much hormones. May experience: Bulging of your eyes Feling or pain/pressure in your eyes Redness or inflammation in or around your eyes Sensitivity to light Puffiness or retraction of the eyelids Nervousness, anxiety and irritability

• Thyroid Diseases
• Thyroid Cancer

• Thyroid Diseases
• Thyroid Cancer

• Oropharyngeal Cancer