Solutions Functional Medicine

It’s been a rougher week than normal for Memphis but here is still so much beauty and good to live for…like this sweet girl we got to see yesterday! Just being with her and watching how she has overcome so many obstacles in her 2 short years on earth, reminds us of our “why”!

Every single person has a deep motivation that fuels their life in the grand scheme of things. If you keep questioning why you do the things you do, you will eventually find your own personal "Why" in life. What is your why?

In order to find your personal "Why" in life, you really have to take a shovel and dig deep down in your conscious mind. Why find your why? Because you're more likely to be happier when you live a life that's aligned with your purpose in life.

Don’t know where to start? Here’s a suggestion….be the light for someone else. It’s amazing what happens when we step outside of ourselves and help other people. Remember this: To the world, you’re just one person. But to one person, you could be the world.

Keep shining, be the light, find your why, help others, and look for the amazing gifts in this world!

Anyone else tired of worrying? 🙋‍♀️With all the recent events (especially in Memphis) it is hard not to. It’s natural to worry, to feel out of control or wonder what’s going to happen; we’ve all been there and ARE there but remember, do NOT let anything or anyone dim your ✨spark or put out your 🕯light. Stay positive ➕❤️💪🏻

Good is rooted in love, and evil is rooted in fear. Evil wants us to think we’re alone. But when good people band together to fight for what’s right, good will triumph...

As Edmund Burke stated the only thing necessary for evil to triumph over good is for those who stand for good to not take a stand at all. So let’s stand together. Let’s channel our good into making changes. Let’s be the love that this world needs. Let’s reignite our spark!🔥





Worry is a motivating emotion, trying to get you to act. Channel it into making changes, but don’t let it take over your life

Happy Labor Day! We will be closed today but will reopen tomorrow!

Well, the October 30th move-in date isn’t going to happen but we will definitely be in our new space sometime in December! It is going to be 🌟AMAZING🌟 and so much bigger! We are ecstatic 🙌🏻

We will keep you all updated so stay tuned for more information about the move, the clinic, new services and a grand opening event! 🎉

We’ve said this before but it’s worth repeating and everyone, including us, needs to be reminded.

Think about an orange tree 🍊🌳. For an orange tree to grow from seed and bear fruit, it could take up to fifteen years. But the tree itself is so beautiful, you might begin to delight in the leaves before the oranges even appear. Beautiful things take time. This is true for so many things….including your health!!! 🩺

Progress goes beyond what is easily noticeable or seen. You will grow and change, too, we promise!

As human beings we face all sorts of obstacles, most times those obstacles are simple to solve. In fact the solution is there, right under our feet, the thing is... it takes time and commitment. For example, you want to lose weight, no problem! Just eat well and exercise your body, right? Well, that seems pretty obvious, but why do we get discouraged and eventually don't lose weight? Because we are waiting for immediate results! We do what we have to do, to reach our goal, for about... let's say a week, a month, or even a year or so, and then, we don't see the results, so we give up!

If you want to follow the philosophy posted and achieve big results by committing to a little progress each day, you have to become your best version. Despite the fact that the progress that's required for you to make is little, you have to prioritize and be fully engaged in what you do.

Beautiful things, like the orange tree, take time. This is true for so many things. Progress goes beyond what is easily noticeable or seen. Everything is possible to those who believe and put in the effort. You can accomplish anything, just remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. Success is the result of hard work and dedication on a consistent basis.

As sure as the tree bears fruit, stay in the light and be patient. You will grow and change, too.

If high school science is a distant memory, the importance of mitochondria and its role in cellular health may be hard to recall. Here’s reminder of its essential role is, especially as we age.

Mitochondria are vital structures found inside our cells, extracting energy stored in chemical bonds and transforming them into a form that can be used to power all of our cells’ activities. Its significance is hard to overestimate, as it generates energy that powers all of our cellular activity, effectively sustaining human life. Boosting the strength of our mitochondria can help us live longer and healthier lives.

Mitochondrial malfunction is one of the hallmarks of aging. Several factors contribute to this impairment. These factors and their impact are:

🦠 Pathogens: drain power from the “batteries” in your cells, creating an energy shortage.
🪱 Parasites: rob you of your resources to suit their needs and leave you with a deficit.
🎸Heavy metals: destroy cells in a way that’s beyond repair, outpacing body’s ability to build new, well-functioning replacements.
💊 Medications: can cause free-radical damage and disrupt mitochondrial function; value of the drug should be weighed against its risks.
🧬Severe oxidative stress: triggers mitochondrial destruction, increasing inflammation. Inflammation strains mitochondria, creating a vicious cycle that’s tough to break.

By maintaining the integrity of our mitochondria, we can take steps to live longer and healthier lives. Tomorrow, we will talk about how to repair the mitochondria so stay tuned!!!

Have you heard any of these myths about functional medicine? ❓❓❓

The good news is, more and more people are learning how a root-cause approach can help them reclaim their health. 🙏🏻However, there are still some misconceptions out there and we hear them frequently at the clinic. What really gets to us is when some of these misunderstandings have held people back from taking action and getting the help they need.

Our goal is to educate and empower people about what choices they actually do have when it come to their healthcare and to find the actual cause of the symptoms and condition. Then, develop a plan to permanently fix the problem! You may not get instant results with Functional Medicine however, you won’t have to continually revisit the problem over and over again.

It is so important for you to have the facts about functional medicine and what we do at Solutions Medical Center so let us know if we can debunk any of our top 10 or others you may have. Ask away….