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Integrative Medicine Services in Mequon, WI

Complex or Undiagnosed Chronic Illness

Living with a complex and undiagnosed chronic illness can leave you feeling frustrated and helpless. At Forum Health, we believe true healing can only happen when our functional medicine specialists uncover and treat the underlying issues contributing to your chronic condition so you can heal and thrive.

Refers to persistent health manifestations that have not been accurately diagnosed, effectively treated or where treatment has failed, potentially indicating underlying health issues or complications.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Fatigue | Brain Fog | Weight Gain | Chronic Pain | Cognitive Difficulties | Gut Issues | Weight Changes | Persistent Inflammation | Weak Immunity

 

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Lyme Disease Treatment in Mequon, WI
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Persistent health conditions resulting from prolonged exposure to harmful substances or infectious agents such as Lyme disease, mold, heavy metals, environmental toxins, Epstein-Barr virus, COVID or Long Haul COVID.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Extreme Fatigue | Recurrent Fevers, Chills, Night Sweats | Muscle and Joint Pain | Sleep Disturbances | Cognitive Impairments | Headaches or Migraines | Mood Disorders | Gut Issues | Respiratory Issues | Sore Throat | Eye Irritation | Nasal Congestion | Swollen Lymph Nodes | Loss of Appetite

 

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Mequon, WI
Mold Toxicity Treatment in Mequon, WI

Infrared Sauna in Mequon, WI
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy in Mequon, WI

A holistic approach to cancer treatment that addresses the underlying causes of cancer and supports the body’s natural ability to heal while working with your oncology team. This includes advanced risk identification and prevention, IV nutrient therapy, and Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT)

 

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Mequon, WI

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Weight, Metabolism & Heart Health

Weight, metabolism, and heart health are closely interconnected, with excess weight often leading to metabolic disorders like insulin resistance and increased risk of heart disease. Forum Health supports your journey to maintain a healthy weight, metabolism, and cardiovascular system, and reduce risk factors.
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Our Medical Weight Loss Program is a comprehensive approach designed to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight through personalized plans. Combining medical expertise, nutritional guidance, medication, and lifestyle coaching, we tailor each program to your unique needs, ensuring sustainable and effective results.

 

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An excess accumulation of body fat and the inability to lose weight that persists over time, negatively affecting overall health, increasing inflammation, and the risk of other diseases.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Increased Body Fat Around the Abdomen | Difficulty Breathing | Fatigue | Joint Pain | Sleep Disturbances | Skin Issues

Encompasses various medical interventions aimed at reducing excess fat in specific areas of the body.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Stubborn Pockets of Fat in the Abdomen | Thighs | Upper Arms and Chin | Bulges, Roll or Excess Fat

The process of minimizing or eliminating factors that may increase the likelihood of developing certain diseases or conditions related to weight, obesity, metabolic, and heart health.

 

Possible Symptoms:
High Cholesterol | High Blood Pressure | Diabetes and Prediabetes | Obesity | Insulin Resistance

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, leading to brain damage and potentially severe neurological consequences. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked, often due to a clot or plaque buildup, resulting in damage to the heart muscle and potentially life-threatening complications.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Shortness of Breath | Chest Pain | Nausea | Lightheadedness | Pain or Discomfort in the Arms, Back, Neck, Jaw or Stomach | Numbness or Weakness in the Face, Arm or Leg | Confusion | Dizziness | Trouble Speaking | Severe Headache | Difficulty Walking

A condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol. Inflammation and liver cell damage leading to more severe conditions such as fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Fatigue | Weakness | Unexplained Weight Loss | Abdominal Pain, Discomfort or Swelling | Enlarged Liver | Yellowing of the Skin

Hormone Health

Hormones serve as messengers in the body, regulating various physiological processes including metabolism, energy, weight, growth, mood, and reproduction. Our functional medicine MDs at Forum Health will help you identify your to regain optimal hormone function and health.

Also referred to as adrenal fatigue, a condition where an insufficient production of hormones, particularly cortisol, by the adrenal glands affects various bodily functions.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Fatigue | Body Aches | Digestive Issues | Weight Gain | Low Blood Pressure | Mood Imbalances | Low Blood Sugar | Decreased Libido

 

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The consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance, often stemming from a variety of physical, psychological, or lifestyle factors.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Complete Inability to Get an Erection | Inability to Maintain an Erection | Requiring a Great Deal of Stimulation to Maintain an Erection

Also known as alopecia, this condition is a partial or complete loss of hair from the scalp or other parts of the body with hormones playing a significant role in disrupting the hair-growth cycle.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Thinning or Brittle Hair | Changes in Hair Growth | Balding in Patches | Excess Shedding of Hair | Receding Hairline | Facial Hair Growth in Women

Autoimmune disorders caused by either an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or the immune system attacking the thyroid gland (Hashimoto’s disease) resulting in decreased production of the thyroid hormone.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Fatigue | Weight Imbalance | Temperature Sensitivity | Skin and Hair Issues | Digestive Issues | Memory Problems | Mood Disorders

A reduced sexual desire in men and women manifesting as a lack of interest in initiating or engaging in sexual activity, reduced frequency of sexual thoughts or physical arousal, and difficulties in intimate relationships.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Difficulty Becoming Aroused | Reduced Sexual Desire | Avoidance of Sexual Situations | Lack of Pleasure During Sex | Sexual Dissatisfaction

 

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Hormone Replacement Therapy in Mequon, Wisconsin

Also known as Low T, indicates below average levels of testosterone that can impact sexual development and sperm production, ability to build muscle mass, bone density, emotional health, and more.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Decreased Sex Drive | Erectile Dysfunction | Weight Gain | Mood Changes | Low Energy | Inability to Focus | Memory Problems | Thinning Hair and Hair Loss

 

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Low Testosterone

Generally occurring between a woman’s late thirties to age 55, characterized by hormonal fluctuations and decline, depletion of estrogen, and the cessation of menstruation signifying the end of a woman’s reproductive years.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Irregular Periods | Hot Flashes | Night Sweats | Vaginal Dryness | Sleep Disturbances | Mood Swings | Decreased Libido | Weight Gain

Premenstrual symptom occurs in women of reproductive age manifesting in physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms related to hormone fluctuations of the menstrual cycle.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Bloating | Breast Tenderness | Headaches | Joint and Muscle Pain | Changes in Appetite | Mood Swings | Irritability | Brain Fog | Fatigue | Sleep Disturbances | Low Libido

A hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age causing infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods and excess male hormone levels, where the ovaries may develop follicles and fail to regularly release eggs.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Irregular Menstruation | Excess Hair Growth | Acne or Skin Conditions | Weight Gain | Fertility Issues | Ovarian Cysts

Stress incontinence is involuntary urine leakage caused by pressure on the bladder and weakened pelvic floor muscles; and urge incontinence, or overactive bladder, is a sudden and intense urge to urinate triggered by certain food or drinks, medication or underlying causes.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Frequent Urination | Sudden and Strong Urge to Urinate | Leaking Urine | Involuntary Leaking of Urine when Coughing, Laughing, Sneezing

Gut & Digestive Disorders

Gut and digestive health disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which can significantly impact overall health. Forum Health will help you get to the underlying cause of your gut issues with advanced testing, medical detox, lifestyle modifications, nutraceuticals and health coaching.
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Acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, which can result in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – a chronic condition where the lower esophageal sphincter becomes weak or relaxes inappropriately.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Heartburn | Regurgitation | Chest Pain | Difficulty Swallowing | Chronic Cough | Hoarseness | Sore Throat

The body’s negative response to certain foods that may include an immune-system response in the form of allergies, or food intolerances resulting in digestive issues.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Hives | Swelling | Anaphylaxis | Bloating | Digestive Pain and Discomfort | Diarrhea | Itching | Tingling in the Mouth | Skin Issues | Nausea | Difficulty Breathing | Fatigue | Constipation

 

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Food Allergies, Intolerance & Sensitivity in Mequon, WI

A gastrointestinal disorder often caused by gut hypersensitivity, abnormal gut movements, stress, hormone changes, and changes in gut bacteria.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Constipation | Diarrhea | Bloating | Abdominal Pain or Discomfort | Changes in Bowel Habits | Flatulence | Fatigue | Mood Disorders

A group of chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease, that may cause damage to the digestive tract.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Abdominal Pain and Cramping | Diarrhea | Rectal Bleeding | Weight Issues | Fatigue | Chronic Inflammation | Bloating | Reduced Appetite | Fatigue

Also known as increased intestinal permeability, the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged and allows toxins, undigested food particles, and bacteria into the blood stream causing an immune response and inflammation in the body.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Bloating | Gas | Cramping | Food Sensitivities | Fatigue | Joint Pain | Skin Problems | Headaches and Brain Fog | Allergies | Nutritional Deficiencies | Hormone Issues

An excessive amount of bacteria in the small intestine causing imbalance and often associated with underlying conditions that affect gut movement or the structure of the small intestine.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Bloating | Gas | Abdominal Pain | Diarrhea | Malabsorption of Nutrients | Fatigue | Weight Loss | Neurological Symptoms | Skin Issues | Mood Disorders | Skin Issues

Brain Health & Mental Wellbeing

Cognitive and emotional health is not all in the mind – it's influenced by lifestyle, nutrition, genetics, infections, and toxicities. Forum Health takes a whole-body approach to mental wellbeing and brain health using innovative research-based treatments to help you live a balanced and happy life.

Involves restoring sleep quality, optimizing the impact of stress, improving focus, attention and brain fog; and addressing the signs of cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to support neuroplasticity and preserve cognitive functioning over time.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Memory Loss | Forgetfulness | Reduced Attention Span and Focus | Difficulty Switching Between Tasks or Adapting to New Situations | Slower Reaction Time | Trouble Finding the Right Words or Expressing Thoughts | Mood Swings, Irritability or Anxiety | Decreased Motor Skills

Brain injuries and pain can encompass a range of conditions resulting from trauma, disease, or neurological dysfunction, often manifesting as physical discomfort, cognitive impairment, and emotional distress due to damage or disruption in brain function.

Possible Symptoms:
Headaches and Migraines | Traumatic Brain Injury | Confusion | Memory Loss | Difficulty Concentrating | Dizziness | Sensitivity to Light or Noise | Mood Changes | Irritability | Sleep Disturbances | Changes in Taste and Smell

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Involves balancing neurotransmitters in the brain and addressing the interconnectedness of your body’s systems, lifestyle, environment, gut health, and hormonal dysfunction to promote mental wellness and resilience.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Depression and Anxiety Disorders | Disordered Eating | Addiction | HPA Axis Dysfunction | Changes in Appetite | Low Energy or Fatigue | Sleep Disturbances | Difficulty Concentrating | Withdrawal from Social Activities

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Longevity, Performance & Aesthetics

Restore vitality, feel and look younger, and enhance your lifespan by addressing the root causes of aging, genetic predispositions, cellular and tissue damage, and inflammation.

Strategies aimed at extending both the lifespan, length of life, and health span, the period of life spent in good health free from disease. This includes longevity optimization physicals, precision genetics, sleep restoration, stress impact optimization, and muscle gain and weight loss.

 

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy

Restore a youthful, radiant appearance, and achieve smoother skin texture with advanced aesthetic treatments designed to enhance your natural beauty.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Wrinkles | Fine Lines | Crow’s Feet | Volume Loss in Cheeks and Lips | Skin Folds | Thin Lips | Acne Scars | Shallow Contours | Soars | Spider Veins | Hair Loss

The process by which stem cells are used to repair, replace or regenerate damaged or dysfunctional tissues. This is especially helpful for those with arthritis, injuries, autoimmune tissue destruction or sexual dysfunction.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Chronic Joint Pain or Stiffness | Spinal Cord or Joint Injuries | Erectile Dysfunction | Vaginal Atrophy | Painful Intercourse | Bulging and Herniated Discs | Tendonitis

 

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Sexual Dysfunction + Low Libido

Sex is an important part of a healthy life, but age, hormone imbalance or other factors, can cause it to become unenjoyable, unattainable, or even painful. Forum Health will work with you to help you regain your confidence, performance, and pleasure.

A reduced sexual desire in men and women manifesting as a lack of interest in initiating or engaging in sexual activity, reduced frequency of sexual thoughts or physical arousal, and may lead to difficulties in intimate relationships.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Difficulty Becoming Aroused | Reduced Sexual Desire | Avoidance of Sexual Situations | Lack of Pleasure During Sex | Sexual Dissatisfaction

 

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Hormone Replacement Therapy in Mequon, WI

Also known as dyspareunia, this condition refers to pain or discomfort experienced during sexual intercourse.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Pain During Penetration or Thrusting | Burning, Aching, Stinging or Throbbing Pain During Sex or Post-Intercourse | Pelvic Floor Muscle Spasms | Tenderness in the Genital Area | Painful Orgasms

Lack of natural lubrication in the vaginal tissues, often leading to discomfort or pain during sex or daily life; a loss of tightness or firmness in the vaginal walls, causing decreased sensation during sex or urinary incontinence.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Pain During Sex |Burning or Itching | Bleeding After Sex | Soreness in the Vulva | Abnormal Vaginal Discharge | Frequent or Painful Urination | Feeling of Looseness | Urinary Stress Incontinence | Reduced Vaginal Sensitivity

Also known as anorgasmia or orgasmic disorder, this condition refers to the difficulty or the inability to reach sexual climax or orgasm due to physical, emotional or psychological factors.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Unable to Reach Orgasm | Taking Longer Than Wanted to Reach Orgasm | Having Only Unsatisfying Orgasms

The consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance, often stemming from a variety of physical, psychological or lifestyle factors.

 

Possible Symptoms:
Complete Inability to Get an Erection | Inability to Maintain an Erection | Requiring a Great Deal of Stimulation to Maintain an Erection

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