Meet the Doctor
What Is Functional Medicine?
Address the Cause
- Our society is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from complex, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
- The system of medicine practiced by most physicians is oriented toward acute care, the diagnosis and treatment of trauma or illness that is of short duration and in need of urgent care, such as appendicitis or a broken leg. Physicians apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or surgery that aim to treat the immediate problem or symptom.
- Unfortunately, the acute-care approach to medicine lacks the proper methodology and tools for preventing and addressing complex, chronic disease. In most cases it does not take into account the unique genetic makeup of each individual or factors such as environmental exposures to toxins and the aspects of today’s lifestyle that have a direct influence on the rise in chronic disease in modern Western society.
- There’s a huge gap between research and the way doctors practice. The gap between emerging research in basic sciences and integration into medical practice is enormous—as long as 50 years—particularly in the area of complex, chronic illness.
- Most physicians are not adequately trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet, and exercise to both address and prevent these illnesses in their patients.
- Our society is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from complex, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
- The system of medicine practiced by most physicians is oriented toward acute care, the diagnosis and treatment of trauma or illness that is of short duration and in need of urgent care, such as appendicitis or a broken leg. Physicians apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or surgery that aim to treat the immediate problem or symptom.
- Unfortunately, the acute-care approach to medicine lacks the proper methodology and tools for preventing and addressing complex, chronic disease. In most cases it does not take into account the unique genetic makeup of each individual or factors such as environmental exposures to toxins and the aspects of today’s lifestyle that have a direct influence on the rise in chronic disease in modern Western society.
- There’s a huge gap between research and the way doctors practice. The gap between emerging research in basic sciences and integration into medical practice is enormous—as long as 50 years—particularly in the area of complex, chronic illness.
- Most physicians are not adequately trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet, and exercise to both address and prevent these illnesses in their patients.
John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, BCIM, Author
Dr. John Bartemus has over 13 years of healthcare experience.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease” – Thomas Edison
Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician who strives to meet the standard for health care that Thomas Edison set over a century ago. Now more than ever, our society needs holistic doctors who are devoted to finding the unique cause of each individual person’s issues and correcting it in a natural, drug-free way.
Time and research have shown that more drugs do not equal more health. Our nation is suffering from a burden of chronic disease that is not the result of a deficiency of pharmaceuticals. It is the result of a lack of knowledge as to what our bodies require to be healthy. Our society is built on a magic bullet paradigm, this will never lead to health. Disease did not happen overnight, neither will health.
If you are looking for an objective, evidence-based, holistic integrative health doctor to help you determine the cause of your dysfunction(s) and remove them, Dr. John Bartemus is here to help you.
OUR MISSION
We strive to provide current, evidence-based care that addresses the cause of your dysfunction.
We aim to:
- Provide hope and solutions for those suffering with chronic ailments
- Provide answers and explanations to “Why Me?”
- Give objective, evidence-based results
- Use testing to determine YOUR specific biochemical and physiologic CAUSE of your ailment
- Promote general wellness for all people and families that desire to live at full potential
CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor of Science – Biology
- Bachelor of Science – Life Sciences
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
- Board Certified Integrative Medicine
- Graduate, American Functional Neurology Institute
- Board Eligible, Diplomate American Clinical Board of Nutrition
- Member, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehab
- Member, PANDAS Physician’s Network
- Member, NC Integrative Medical Society
- Member, NC Physician’s for Freedom
OUR LOCATION
Functional Medicine Charlotte
If you live in Charlotte, greater Charlotte, or Lake Norman area, you can easily get to our office via Highway 77. We are conveniently located off of exit 28 in Cornelius.
Videos
Understanding your lab results – DO NOT make this mistake…
Have you ever received lab results that looked worse after you worked really hard hoping they would improve?
Before you let the worse result crush your effort, make sure you are not making this mistake…
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
APOE gene – Relationship to Alzheimer’s, Melanoma, and COVID severity
Brand new research suggests that a person’s APOE genetics contribute to case severity in COVID-19 infection.
***I misspoke in the video and said APOE2 increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That is incorrect. APOE2 is protective against Alzheimer’s but does increase risk of stroke and other cerebrovascular pathologies.***
-Reference: Li, Zonghua, et al. “APOE2: protective mechanism and therapeutic implications for Alzheimer’s disease.” Molecular neurodegeneration 15.1 (2020): 1-19.
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Understanding your lab results – DO NOT make this mistake…
Have you ever received lab results that looked worse after you worked really hard hoping they would improve?
Before you let the worse result crush your effort, make sure you are not making this mistake…
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
APOE gene – Relationship to Alzheimer’s, Melanoma, and COVID severity
Brand new research suggests that a person’s APOE genetics contribute to case severity in COVID-19 infection.
***I misspoke in the video and said APOE2 increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That is incorrect. APOE2 is protective against Alzheimer’s but does increase risk of stroke and other cerebrovascular pathologies.***
-Reference: Li, Zonghua, et al. “APOE2: protective mechanism and therapeutic implications for Alzheimer’s disease.” Molecular neurodegeneration 15.1 (2020): 1-19.
John Bartemus, DC
Functional Medicine Charlotte
704-895-2240
http://www.FunctionalMedicineCharlotte.com
Disclaimer: *Please note that the information shared on this YouTube Channel is informational and educational and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. Before implementing any information from this channel, please consult first with your primary care provider.
Podcasts
Natural Pain Relief – Living without NSAIDs (like ibuprofen)
NSAID medications come with many potential side effects, including damaging your gut and/or your kidneys.
Research reveals that there are many natural alternatives that provide equivalent pain relief without the side effects.
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Is your “normal” test result a False Negative? Negative biopsy, culture, or blood test may be wrong.
No diagnostic test is 100% accurate.
All tests have potential for reporting false negatives.
This can lead to unnecessary suffering.
Especially in people with chronic conditions that have seen many doctors who cannot find anything wrong.
Perhaps you are a victim of a false negative…
This podcast is best understood by viewing the graphic below or watching the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/c_OMIq3Kyks
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Statin drugs are NOT as protective as marketing would have you believe
Statin drugs are the highest selling class of pharmaceutical drugs of all time.
Yet their success is built on a statistical shell game that amounts to a worldwide lie.
Should you allow your GP to coerce you into taking a statin?
What does the research reveal?
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Do you have symptoms of low sex hormones even though your blood levels are normal?
Long-term exposure to any or all of these contributing factors is widely thought to play an important role in many chronic conditions by modulating both hormone actions and hormone receptor activity.
The sun, skin cancer risk, and photoprevention
It doesn’t make evolutionary sense to say that he sun causes cancer. Especially considering that cancer is not found in our hunter-gatherer ancestors who were out in the sun all day everyday without modern clothing, sunscreen, or fear.
Resveratrol in Cancer and Autoimmunity
The scientific literature is packed with studies showing that resveratrol can positively benefit people suffering with or (better yet) hoping to prevent:
Cancer
Autoimmunity
Obesity
Heart Disease
Diabetes
and many more
A Comprehensive Approach to Healthcare
Most imbalances in functionality can be addressed; some can be completely restored to optimum function, and others can be substantially improved.
Prevention is paramount. Virtually every complex, chronic disease is preceded by long-term disturbances in functionality.
Changing how the systems function can have a major impact on the patient’s health. Functional medicine practitioners are holistic doctors who examine a wide array of available interventions and customize an action plan including those with the most impact on underlying functionality.
Functional medicine expands the clinician’s tool kit. Action plans may include combinations of botanicals, nutritional supplements, therapeutic diets, or detoxification programs. They may also include counseling on lifestyle, exercise, or stress-management techniques.
The patient becomes a partner. As a patient, you become an active partner with your functional medicine practitioner. This allows you to really be in charge of improving your own health and changing the outcome of your chronic ailment(s).
A Comprehensive Approach to Healthcare
Most imbalances in functionality can be addressed; some can be completely restored to optimum function, and others can be substantially improved.
Prevention is paramount. Virtually every complex, chronic disease is preceded by long-term disturbances in functionality.
Changing how the systems function can have a major impact on the patient’s health. Functional medicine practitioners are holistic doctors who examine a wide array of available interventions and customize a treatment plan including those with the most impact on underlying functionality.
Functional medicine expands the clinician’s tool kit. Treatments may include combinations of botanicals, nutritional supplements, therapeutic diets, or detoxification programs. They may also include counseling on lifestyle, exercise, or stress-management techniques.
The patient becomes a partner. As a patient, you become an active partner with your functional medicine practitioner. This allows you to really be in charge of improving your own health and changing the outcome of chronic ailment(s).
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