Functional Medicine

A mother, a triathlete, a wellness practitioner, a lover of The Smiths – these are some of the traits that Eli Trave, our Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Level 2 Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), brings to the table here…

The rise of COVID-19 has propelled virtual communications into the spotlight. This is especially true for medical practices that are on the front line of combatting the pandemic. Both sick and well patients who need medical assistance can take advantage…

Winter is here and that means cold and flu season. Add that to our ongoing struggle with COVID-19. Each season presents its own health challenges and winter typically has more than its share. Keep healthy this winter and holiday season…

What Tests Do Functional Medicine Doctors Do?   Functional medicine seeks to get to the root cause of complex medical problems. In order to do this, a Kansas City functional medicine doctor at in2GREAT will perform laboratory testing. Your current…

We come into contact with environmental toxins every day. Not only that, but our body’s processes create byproducts that are toxic as well. You might think that the only way to get rid of these toxins is to “do a…

Hashimoto’s Disease is a condition in which your body’s immune system attacks your thyroid gland as if it were a harmful intruder. This malfunction is a direct attack on your endocrine system, which produces many hormones that control bodily functions.…

In this day of heightened awareness concerning viruses and communicable disease, efforts to strengthen your immune system are always welcome. In2GREAT Functional and Integrative Health in Kansas City suggests these four top ways to strengthen your immune system for better…

Let’s chat about detoxing. You might have preconceived beliefs that “detoxing” doesn’t really work. You might think it’s overrated or just a fad. This article will address the issues with detoxing and tell you the functional medicine approach to detoxing…

Whole person healthcare can bring vibrancy and energy to your life. This is the goal of functional medicine. If you are tired of wasting time at different doctor’s offices without getting a solid diagnosis or real relief, perhaps it’s time…

The gallbladder is a forgotten organ in many people’s minds. Most people have no idea what it actually does, or even care for that matter. Gallbladder removal surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the US, many…

Fats have gotten a bad rap over the past couple of decades. Marketing pushes the idea that all fat is bad for us or that “fat will make us fat”. This is a myth! This low-fat fad (with no backed…

Battling lingering health issues is a long and lonely road. All too often, conventional medicine leaves those suffering from chronic illnesses feeling as if their conditions are all in their head, or that there is no help or hope to…