Do you accept medical insurance?

This is a great question; one that I am frequently asked. Medical insurance does not cover my services. The medical health system requires a medical diagnosis and medical treatment (often including drugs and/or surgery). My approach is much different. The focus of my practice is to identify and address the underlying causes of your symptoms. Once the underlying causes are identified, a holistic program is put in place to allow your body to truly heal. This Holistic approach does not include medical drugs and/or surgery.

With all the hype and miracle products trying to pull us away from traditional medicine and offer us amazing results can you explain what makes you different?

Buying this or that product on the Internet or off a health-food-store shelf is not the same as receiving an overall assessment of your health challenges and the reasons for them. Unless it is used as a part of a carefully worked out individualized program, even a so-called holistic product often treats only the superficial symptom, not the underlying causes behind it. Addressing the underlying causes of a health problem is the true road to health.

We all know people who have tried to change their health, follow an anti-aging program, or just get free from persistent symptoms. Often these programs are so complicated that they don’t fit in our lives. Will I be able to follow your program?

My programs are designed to fit into a busy life. I give clear instructions, so you are never wondering what to do. All my programs are clearly written and designed to be easy-to-follow. The day you start following your personal program, you are truly on your way to improving your health. My office does their best to give our clients the support they need along the way. The key is: We go as fast as we can but as slow as we need to. The road to health is a process.

How many years have you been involved with this type of work? What sort of conditions do your patients deal with?

I have been doing this work for more than 25 years. Over that period of time, I’ve refined my programs based on the results I’ve observed with the many conditions I have addressed. And I am continually studying new methods for the benefit of my clients. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. My typical patient walks in with a variety of symptoms. Currently I’m dealing with everything from digestive and skin issues all the way through to autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, female health issues, anxiety, children’s health issues, allergies, candida overgrowth, thyroid imbalances, chronic fatigue and much more. The key is to approach each client individually and each health condition from the most fundamental level. It can’t be said often enough: Always identify and address the underlying causes.

What about people who are afraid of doctors? Do you use needles or any other invasive methods?

No. We do not use any needles or invasive procedures. All the assessments performed in the office are safe and gentle. I work with infants all the way to the elderly.

Why homeopathy? Aren’t nutrition and lifestyle changes enough?

Homeopathy has been shown to be extremely effective for acute and chronic conditions – especially those that are resistant to other means of treatment. I find homeopathy works best when combined with other holistic modalities such as diet and lifestyle modifications, clinical nutrition, and detoxification. I use this combined approach which is tailored to each client’s individual needs and situation.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is a holistic method of health care that is focused on why and how disease occurs and aims to restore health by finding and addressing the underlying root causes of disease.

The major underlying root causes of disease are diet, environment, lifestyle, stress, toxins, viruses, candida overgrowth, heavy metals, epigenetics, and trauma, to name a few. According to the principles of functional medicine, only the treatments that address these underlying causes will have lasting benefits beyond symptom suppression.

The main difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine is the conventional approach very often focuses on prescribing medical drugs for the suppression of your symptoms. Suppressing your symptoms with drugs often leads to a disruption of other biochemical processes in the body and the disease cycle continues. Functional Medicine focuses on healing and on the resolution of your symptoms using holistic methods.

Why Choose to See a Functional Medicine Doctor?

To heal from chronic health challenges such as autoimmune disorders, fatigue, anxiety, thyroid problems, eczema, allergies, asthma, acne, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, candida overgrowth, Diabetes/Prediabetes, children’s health problems, to name a few. Click here for additional health challenges
For targeted, personalized holistic programs that treat the whole person, not just your symptoms.
To get the most out of your healthcare by working with a practitioner who takes the time to perform a comprehensive evaluation that is designed to identify and address your individual needs and concerns.

What is Included in your Functional Medicine Evaluation?

As a holistic doctor, I offer a functional medicine program that is designed for your individual needs. The key points of my program are written out and lets you know exactly what you need to do,

Including:

What Foods will help you Heal
What Foods to Stay Away From
What Supplements or Homeopathic Remedies are Recommended
What Lifestyle Changes will Help you Heal
What Practices will Help to Reduce your Stress
What Educational Material are Helpful to Watch or Read
What Detoxification Practices are Recommended
What Tests are Recommended

What About Functional Medicine Testing?

Two of the major concerns regarding functional medicine tests are they can be expensive and too many tests are ordered during the initial consultation. I have found these concerns to be valid.

It is important to know that, first and foremost, an in-depth and thorough health history – performed in an unrushed manner – is the most important step in identifying the underlying causes of your health challenges. It is also the most important step to determine what functional medicine tests are needed and at what point of the program they should be ordered.

Most of the functional medicine tests can be easily taken at home – or at your local blood laboratory – and most are relatively inexpensive. These include tests for candida overgrowth, leaky gut, heavy metals, Lyme disease and co-infections, stool analysis, food sensitivities, environmental toxins, hormones and viruses. Other specific tests can be ordered when needed.

What are the Major Health Benefits of the Functional Medicine Approach?

The Functional Medicine approach is based on the principles that body is designed for health and has an innate ability to heal itself when given the right tools

Some of the health benefits of the Functional Medicine approach include:

Lasting health results
Much More Energy
Less Anxiety
Improved Function
Balanced Hormones
Clear Skin
Marked Reduction or Resolution of Inflammation
Improved Gut Health
Better Sleep
Improved Mood
Normal Blood Pressure
Normal Blood Sugar Levels
Marked Reduction or Resolution of Pain
Ideal body weight
Healing at the Deepest Levels

Dr. Anthony Salzarulo, Holistic Doctor in NYC

At my practice in Manhattan, New York City, I use the principles of functional medicine, homeopathy, and naturopathic medicine to focus on finding and addressing the underlying causes of your health challenges. We welcome you as a partner in your health transformation.

To schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions, call us at (212) 475 2222 or email us at drsalzarulo@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you