Functional Medicine & Nutrition at
Cotswold Chiropractic Center
When Traditional Medicine Falls Short, We Dig Deeper
Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling like you weren’t really heard? Maybe your lab results came back “normal,” but you still feel tired, foggy, or unwell. Perhaps you’ve been told your symptoms are “just stress” or “part of getting older,” but deep down you know something isn’t right. If this sounds familiar, functional medicine might be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.
At Cotswold Chiropractic Center, we understand that true healing requires looking beyond symptoms to discover the root causes of illness. Dr. Dempsey’s functional medicine approach asks not just “what disease do you have?” but “why do you have it?” This shift in thinking opens up possibilities for healing that traditional medicine often misses, especially when it comes to chronic conditions that seem to have no clear explanation.
Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something
Every symptom your body produces is actually valuable information—a clue about what’s happening beneath the surface. Chronic fatigue might signal cellular energy problems. Persistent inflammation could indicate toxic burden. Digestive issues often reflect deeper imbalances that affect your entire system. Dr. Dempsey has been trained to read these signals and trace them back to their origins.
Uncovering Hidden Health Disruptors
One of the most powerful aspects of functional medicine is its ability to identify hidden factors that may be sabotaging your health. Dr. Dempsey specializes in comprehensive testing that reveals toxic burdens from heavy metals like mercury and lead, environmental toxins like mold and pesticides, and other substances that can interfere with cellular function.
Many patients are surprised to learn how these invisible enemies can cause seemingly unrelated symptoms—everything from brain fog and fatigue to joint pain and digestive problems. The good news is that once we identify these disruptors, we can create targeted protocols to remove them safely and effectively, often leading to dramatic improvements in how you feel.
Nutrition as Medicine
Food is more than fuel—it’s information that tells your cells how to function. The standard American diet, filled with processed foods, inflammatory oils, and hidden toxins, sends messages of inflammation and dysfunction. Dr. Dempsey helps you understand how to use nutrition as medicine, emphasizing organic foods that nourish rather than harm your system.
This isn’t about restrictive dieting or complicated meal plans. It’s about understanding which foods support your body’s natural healing processes and which ones work against you. Dr. Dempsey provides practical guidance on avoiding inflammatory foods while incorporating nutrient-dense options that promote cellular repair and optimal function. Many patients are amazed at how much better they feel simply by changing what they eat.
Addressing the Root of Conditions
Functional medicine excels at helping people with complex, chronic conditions that haven’t responded well to conventional treatments. Whether you’re dealing with autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances, digestive disorders, or unexplained fatigue, Dr. Dempsey’s approach focuses on cellular inflammation and the multiple factors that contribute to disease.
By addressing toxic burden, nutritional deficiencies, and lifestyle factors together, patients often experience improvements that seemed impossible before. This comprehensive approach recognizes that your body is an interconnected system, and true healing requires attention to all aspects of your health.
Personalized Care for Lasting Change
No two patients are alike, which is why Dr. Dempsey creates completely personalized treatment plans based on your unique history, current symptoms, and laboratory findings. These comprehensive care plans might include targeted nutritional supplements from top-tier companies, specialized detoxification protocols designed to safely remove toxins, dietary modifications tailored to your specific needs and preferences, and lifestyle recommendations that support your body’s healing processes.
One recent success story involved a patient who achieved 30 pounds of healthy weight loss by following Dr. Dempsey’s detox protocols precisely. As she put it, “I ate clean and experienced more energy and better sleep than I’d had in years.” This transformation didn’t happen through deprivation or extreme measures—it happened by supporting her body’s natural ability to heal and thrive.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Ready to discover what’s really behind your symptoms? Call (704) 442-0032 to learn how functional medicine can help you reclaim your health and vitality.