By Dr. John C. Hargrove, DC Doctor of Chiropractic · Life University | B.S. Human Biology · Winthrop University | Published Endocrinology Researcher · 27 Years Clinical Practice
Dr. John C. Hargrove, DC, is a chiropractor. A functional-health evaluation is distinct from medical diagnosis and medication prescribing. Medication prescribing and management are provided by a team of physicians, subject to clinical eligibility and state availability.
Autoimmune conditions—when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues—affect tens of millions of Americans. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis are among the better-known examples. Care is individualized and may involve medical treatment, specialist guidance, and attention to symptoms and overall health. A functional-health perspective can complement, rather than replace, conventional medical care.
The Trigger Question
Autoimmune conditions have complex and varied contributors. Research explores associations between autoimmune activity and factors such as intestinal permeability, infections, environmental exposures, nutritional status, hormone levels, and psychological stress. These associations do not establish a single cause, and their relevance can differ from person to person.
A functional-health perspective may help organize questions about health history, lifestyle, and factors that could be discussed with the appropriate clinician. It should not be presented as a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment.
What a Functional Medicine Evaluation Looks Like
A functional-health evaluation may consider health history, diet, stress, environmental exposures, current medications, and prior testing. When testing is clinically appropriate, the tests selected are clinician-determined and vary by individual; no test or panel is routine for everyone. Lab work, when ordered, is billed separately and costs vary.
This perspective is intended to work alongside—not replace—conventional medical care and specialist guidance for autoimmune conditions. Medication prescribing and management are provided by a team of physicians, subject to clinical eligibility and state availability.
Schedule a Clinical Fit Consultation
Clinical Fit Consultations are 20 minutes and cost $60. Your $60 consultation fee is applied in full to your next clinical step if you proceed within 30 days. Please request your intended visit type when scheduling. In-office consultations in Savannah are preferred; telehealth may be available where allowed. Clinical eligibility and state availability must be confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can functional medicine help with autoimmune conditions?
- A functional-health perspective may complement conventional care by reviewing health history, lifestyle, and questions a person may wish to discuss with their medical team. It does not establish a root cause or replace diagnosis, treatment, or specialist care.
- What is the connection between gut health and autoimmune disease?
- Some research investigates intestinal permeability and immune activation. The relationship is complex, and an association does not show that gut permeability causes an autoimmune condition in an individual person. Questions about symptoms, testing, and treatment should be discussed with a qualified clinician.
- What tests might be considered in a functional-health evaluation?
- Depending on the clinical situation, a clinician may consider prior results and may order selected tests related to inflammation, nutritional status, thyroid antibodies, hormones, or other concerns. Not every test is appropriate for every person. Any testing is clinician-determined, separately billed, and variable in cost.
- How do I request a visit with the clinic?
- Call 912-644-0899 or schedule a Clinical Fit Consultation. Appointment availability, intended visit type, clinical eligibility, and state availability must be confirmed.
- Where is Holistic Health Center of Savannah located?
- The clinic is located at 100 Commercial Court, Suite B, Savannah, GA 31406. In-office consultations in Savannah are preferred. Telehealth may be available where allowed, subject to clinical eligibility and state availability; use the scheduling page to request your intended visit type.
Educational information only; not medical advice. Individual decisions should be made with a qualified, licensed healthcare professional.