Summary Dr. Rick Davids grew up in an unhealthy environment and struggled with his own health issues, including being overweight and having chronic asthma. His journey to better health began when he started working as a fitness instructor and became interested in health and nutrition.
He eventually pursued a career in osteopathy and functional medicine, combining his knowledge of the body with a holistic approach to health. Functional medicine focuses on identifying the root causes of health issues and addressing them through personalised treatment plans.
Dr. Davids works with patients who have a range of health concerns, including digestive issues, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, metabolic issues, and mood-related issues. In this conversation, Dr. Rick Davids discusses the approach of functional medicine and how it differs from conventional medicine.
He explains that functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just managing symptoms. Dr. Davids emphasises the importance of comprehensive testing to gather information about a patient's health and uses this information to design customised diet, lifestyle, and supplementation plans.
He also highlights the benefits of early intervention and prevention in functional medicine. Overall, functional medicine offers a more proactive and individualised approach to healthcare.
To learn more about Dr. Rick Davids and his work,
visit: https://thehealthformula.com.au/team/dr-rick-davids
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Sound Bites Chapters
00:00 Dr. Rick's journey to becoming an osteopath and functional medicine practitioner
12:36 Defining functional medicine
20:28 The process of working with a functional medicine practitioner
24:56 Types of clients seeking functional medicine
30:58 Choosing and interpreting lab tests in functional medicine
37:47 The importance of proactive and preventative medicine in functional medicine
40:45 The difference in testing between conventional medicine and functional medicine
43:47 The Cost of Testing and Preventative Medicine
46:25 Prescription and Treatment Plan
51:23 General Supplements for Overall Health
56:28 Behavior Change and Implementation
01:00:51 Case Study: Functional Medicine Success
01:05:56 Contacting Dr. Rick Davids
