Root Causes

To restore health, you often need to look below ground to uncover the problem at the root level. Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root cause(s) of illness for each individual. Conditions we address include:

  1. Stress
    Chronic Fatigue
    Adrenal Dysfunction
  2. Acne
    Eczema
    Other Skin Rashes
  3. Asthma
    Sinus Issues
  4. Autoimmune Illness
  5. Anxiety
    Brain Fog
    Depression
  6. Digestive Disorders
    Celiac Disease
    Food Sensitivities
  7. Diabetes
    Weight Issues
    High Cholesterol
    High Blood Pressure
  8. Insomnia
    Sleep Disorders
  9. Lyme Disease
    Other Tick-borne Illnesses
    Understanding your health goes beyond managing symptoms. At Dr. Sarah Williams, DC, a dedicated functional health practitioner, we focus on root cause medicine to uncover the underlying factors affecting your well-being. Whether it’s chronic inflammation, gut issues, autoimmune conditions, or stress-related health concerns, our approach provides you with answers to your health questions and empowers you with a personalized plan for lasting health.
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    Gut Health

    Your gut is the gateway to the rest of the body. If your gut health is compromised, your overall health is compromised. ​Research has shown that your gut health directly impacts your overall well-being. Optimizing the health of your gut through functional medicine can dramatically...

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  • Longevity: Living Healthier, Longer is Within Your Reach

    How Fast Are You Aging? Chronic inflammation will age every organ in your body, making your biological age older than your chronological age.  The good news is that you can measure your speed of aging, including the age of your 11 key organ systems like...

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  • Inflammation Can Affect Every Aspect of Your Health

    Discover the drivers of your inflammation and chart your path to wellness with Dr. Sarah Williams, a functional medicine doctor for chronic inflammation. Click Here to Learn More about the Drivers of Chronic Illness....

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  • Immune Health

    The development of our immune systems begins before we’re born. The health of your mother, her diet and lifestyle habits, and infections during pregnancy can have dramatic effects on your immune development. Starting the day you’re born, the body’s defenses must protect you from the...

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    Chronic Viral Burdens

    Past infections can negatively impact your current overall health. Even though you’ve recovered from the initial illness, past bacterial or viral infections can have long-term consequences on your physical and mental health....

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  • Lyme Symptoms & Testing

    Four Important Facts About Lyme Disease You Should Know From a Functional Medicine Doctor. Lyme disease is known as the Great Imitator because its symptoms mimic many other chronic illnesses, making it harder for a true diagnosis and harder to treat Lyme disease. A large...

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  • Celiac Disease

    Celiac Disease can start at any age in response to a diet that is not gluten free. Gluten exposure over time in people who are genetically predisposed can trigger symptoms and lead to complications. Untreated Celiac Disease may result in long term damage to the...

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