your health today by Brooke Ezzo
P
ersonalized, functional healthcare is one of the biggest breakthroughs in the field of medical science, and thanks to physicians like Margaret Apostol MD, it’s here to stay. As a respected double board certified physician in Family & Integrative Medicine; she is also a certified Functional Medicine practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She developed her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and currently has developed a unique approach to the treatment of various conditions from the inside out. “We at Apostol Integrative and Functional
Medicine incorporate the best of both western medicine and alternative medicine; we take a multidisciplinary approach which combines standard of care medications and medical grade supplements to support a patient’s individual needs.” –Dr Apostol. As one of the few medical doctors that practice Functional Medicine, Dr. Apostol is highly sought after because of her ability to practice “root-
variety of prevalent conditions: hormonal support, thyroid, gut health, environmental toxicity, vitamin
Apostol strongly believes in asking the “why” instead of the “Band-Aid” approach employed by run-of-the mill physicians. “Our goal is to understand the reasons why a patient may not be feeling well. We do this by employing advance diagnostic tests in order to treat the underlying cause,” Dr. Apostol said. “We
Information is power, which is why Apostol
have successfully helped patients in their weight
Integrative and Functional Medicine takes the time
loss journeys, reversing cognitive decline, corrected
to truly investigate the symptoms of each patient
gut imbalances, putting auto-immune disease in
while arming them with the resources they need
remission, and much more.”
to achieve a healthier state. With longer visit times
Dr. Apostol’s practice is one of only a few in the state of Texas that utilizes world-renowned
and a personalized approach, Dr. Apostol is able to spend the extra time with her patients in order to
neurologist, Dr. Dale Bredensen’s RECOD protocol;
truly provide the next generation of
a protocol for the prevention and halting of the
medical therapies.
processes contributing to cognitive impairment. This protocol makes Apostol IFM one of the most exclusive clinics in the area when it comes to treatment of cognitive decline. “We address the cause of complex chronic diseases rooted in lifestyle choices, environmental said. “We treat every patient uniquely, as no two patients are alike. Together, we build a therapeutic partnership empowering our patients to take control of their health journey.”
cause” medicine. Her multi-disciplinary approach
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Apostol Integrative & Functional Medicine
469.470.0726 4370 Medical Arts Dr., Ste. 315 Flower Mound, TX 75028 ApostoliFM.com
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