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Century City Medical Plaza

2080 Century Park E., Ste 1501

Los Angeles, CA 90067

Served 15 Years on Staff
Cedars Sinai

Over 20 Years
Experience

Author - Speaker

Studied in United States & China

Functional Medicine

What You Need to Know About Functional Medicine

The foundation of East-West Medicine is rooted in Functional Medicine.  Although Functional Medicine is a new approach to Western Medicine, it is a practice that has been perfected by Eastern Medicine with over 2000 years of empirical clinical evidence in writing.  By definition, Functional Medicine is the practice of medicine where diagnoses and treatments focus on the whole body and consider the harmonization of all organ systems to produce optimal health, healing and longevity.  Dr. Barrett builds upon the Functional Foundation of Eastern Medicine with the many advantages of Western Medicine for a unique approach to medicine that has cured many illnesses that have been otherwise deemed idiopathic and written off as due to aging.

While Western Functional Medicine offers the advantage of laboratory testing and diagnoses after a symptom presents itself, Eastern Functional Medicine has the advantage of Traditional Diagnostic Methods based on inquiry, observation and palpation that can identify medical problems and weaknesses before symptoms manifest.  Traditional Diagnostic Methods can offer empirical based clinical data regarding circulation, lymphatic drainage, quality of blood, peripheral and somatic nerve function, health of gut microbiome, functions of all organs, stress levels, levels of inflammation and overall global strength of an individual’s body, mind and spirt.  For example, an individual may suffer from fatigue due to due to digestive malabsorption caused by stress.  However, the individual may not show signs of malabsorption with symptoms or laboratory tests.  Also, the individual may be so accustomed to living with stress that they may not be aware they are stressed.  A Traditional Diagnosis will empirically identify clinical evidence of stress and malabsorption upon observation.  With Dr. Barrett’s years of clinical experience, the accuracy of his Traditional Diagnostic Methods is superior to most.  Many times his East-West approach to Functional Medicine can diagnose, treat and cure health issues before lab tests are completed.  However, although Eastern Functional Medicine has many advantages, there are cases where the Western approach is helpful.  Given the wisdom of his experience, Dr. Barrett can guide you through the process with confidence.

Dr. Barrett's Comprehensive Functional Approach

Being a Primary Care Physician with over 20 years clinical experience, having trained in China and the U.S., and over 15 years on staff at Cedars Sinai, Dr. Barrett specializes in complex medical conditions.  With his Comprehensive Functional Approach to East-West Medicine that is supported by over 2,000 years of empirical, clinical evidence in writing and the advantages of modern scientific research, he is prepared to provide you with state-of-the-art treatments that are safe, natural, and self-sustaining.  Dr. Barrett will dedicate as much time as necessary to review with you, face to face, your complete medical history, all current medical concerns, a comprehensive treatment plan in terms of both Eastern and Western Medicine, and a self-sustainable Wellness Track™.

Dr Barrett’s Comprehensive Functional Approach to East-West Medicine treats your condition and the factors that caused your condition.  One advantage to Dr. Barrett’s approach is his skill developed in Traditional Diagnostic Methods based on Observation, Inquiry, and Palpation that many times can provide more clinical data than weeks of lab testing.  This allows same day diagnosis and treatments that can at times provide cures before lab data can be obtained.  Dr. Barrett offers comprehensive Acupuncture treatments with a functional medical approach for increased effectiveness. Dr. Barrett may offer you a custom herbal formula based on the wisdom and 2,000 years of written clinical evidence of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Dr. Barrett will discuss Diet & Nutrition and how to use food as medicine.  Based on his recently published book, Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle, he will mentor you on managing the demands of your career, family life, lifestyle, workstyle, and how to maintain a positive attitude.  If necessary, he will discuss the benefits of genome medicine and Western forms of functional medicine.

Dr. Barrett performs annual physicals, orders blood tests, lab tests, DNA profiles, ultrasounds, x-rays, and MRIs.  With his office in the Century City Medical Plaza and being on staff at Cedars Sinai, his referral network includes some of the best physicians in Los Angeles.  Dr. Barrett understands western pharmaceuticals and their compatibility with herbal medicines. He can explain the nature of your disease through the eyes of both Western Medicine and Eastern Medicine. Whether you suffer from a serious disease, pain, or are simply trying to become pregnant, he can help. Seeing Dr. John Barrett means state of the art treatments and a most comprehensive functional approach to East-West Medicine.

Your Sustainable Wellness Track™

Even the best and the brightest can use guidance in achieving and maintaining new levels of wellness.  After treating your high priority health issues, Dr. Barrett recommends staying well with a personalized Wellness Track™ to address other health conditions.  This could mean improving digestion, sleep, relaxation, skin, vision, weight-loss, etc.

A Wellness Track™ carves out time for self-nourishment and time management to address your health and wellness.  A Wellness Track™ with Dr. Barrett will tap into the wisdom of his 35 years of global corporate and medical experience for mentoring, coaching, and motivating for lifestyle, work-style, and wellness enhancemets.  Given Dr. Barrett’s unique background, you can be sure his words of advice are from real life experiences and not a training manual or theoretical concepts.

A Wellness Track™ means a better quality life with longevity.  A Wellness Track™ can be as simple as one office visit a month for a health check, wellness goal setting, bench marking achievements, self-care instructions to achieve goals, an optional wellness treatment and/or customized wellness herbal formula.  A Wellness Track™ means staying on top of your game and achieving the most in life.

How Are Modern Functional Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine Different

Modern functional medicine offers more laboratory manufactured solutions while Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on all natural solutions. Laboratory produced manufactured solutions may offer the answer to an otherwise untreatable health issue. However, the individual may become dependent on such substance as they may eliminate symptoms but not the underlying cause. Whereas, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on increasing the body, mind and spirit of an individual to be self sustaining and resolve health issues from within and thus eliminate a constant dependency.

When is Modern Functional Medicine the Best Solution?

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on naturally optimizing your health and wellness in accordance with your genetic gifts at birth. For most people this puts them on top of their game in terms of health and wellness. However, for some this is not enough. Perhaps their genetic makeup constitutes bodily functions and dietary tolerance for a different environment and diet. This is common today with mass global migration. Until now the only solutions in these situations would have been chemically engineered pharmaceutical drugs which usually come with many side effects that may cause one to wonder if they are worth it. However, over the last 30 years much progress has been made in identifying and diagnosing genetic voids or weaknesses along with related non-pharmaceutical produced supplements to treat the symptoms of such voids without the side effects. This is aspect of functional medicine is known as known as genome medicine. Truly progress has been made.

When Will Dr Barrett Prescribe a Modern Functional Medicine Non-Pharmaceutical Produced Supplement for a Genetic Void or Weakness?

Given that most healthcare solutions with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are designed to be self sustainable through diet and lifestyle without dependencies on substances natural or otherwise, Dr. Barrett prefers to reserve other supplements to address a genetic void only after a patient has plateaued and a true void can be identified as being the root of the cause.

How Does It Work?

First a patient will be given a saliva test which will be used to identify a genetic DNA profile. This profile can then be analyzed for appropriate voids that may lead the the health issue being addressed. After the analysis an appropriate supplement can be designed and prescribed to address any genetic void and resolve the health issue.

What Symptoms are Most Commonly Addressed Through Genomics?

The most common symptoms that ultimately may require a genomic solution are as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder.

Need To Know More About Functional Medicine?

If you have any questions regarding your specific condition, use the links below to take advantage of Dr. Barrett’s FREE telephone consultaion.  He will be happy to answer any questions and help guide you to the best care possible.

Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle: How to stay healthy while excelling in a work environment

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Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle:  How to Stay Healthy While Excelling in a Work Environment
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