The team at Foothills Functional Medicine is here to educate you on how digestion works, what healthy digestion is, and how to best support your health.

Discover how dehydration might be the hidden cause of your stomachaches and learn practical tips from Foothills Functional Medicine to keep your gut happy and hydrated.

Discover how to find the best functional medicine doctor in Athens, GA who'll listen, dig deep, and create a personalized plan to tackle your health issues head-on.

Discover the crucial differences between acute vs. chronic illness and learn how understanding these can revolutionize your approach to health and wellness with Foothills Functional Medicine.

 Did you know chronic fatigue syndrome may be accompanied by secondary conditions? Learn more about managing all your health concerns with Foothills Functional Medicine.

We all know that feeling of waking up in the morning after overindulging on the alcohol. That splitting headache, the nausea, the shakes … above all, the exhaustion we experience the entire day. It’s not hard to tell that alcohol can affect our energy levels even 24 hours after drinking.

In our fast-paced world, most of us have stress as a constant companion. From tight deadlines at work to running carpools to making sure all of our personal needs are met, just getting through the week can feel like a stressful task.

Technology has given us so much to be thankful for. From air fryers to FaceTime, it makes our lives easier in so many ways. The rise of telemedicine, which really took off thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, has changed medical delivery too, and for the better. 

Are you living the life you want to live? If not, then why not? Is it finances, your job, relationships, or your health? Having been a physician for almost 30 years, I have had my fair share of patients tell me that their health limits their ability to live a full life.

We all tend to think about genetics when we consider the physical characteristics we have inherited from our family, like our hair color or the shape of our nose. But did you know that every foundational process in your body is an expression of your genes? Genes control processes like your metabolism, your weight, whether you might be at risk for chronic illness, and even possibly your mental health.