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Dr. Mercuro is an osteopathic physician certified in Family Medicine, Functional Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Mercuro has over 20 years experience in medical group visits and has a personal and professional passion in the treatment of obesity which has led to her certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and to the creation of the Functionally Fit Program (FFP).
Functionally Fit takes a whole-person approach to weight loss. Many of us have struggled to lose weight and have felt frustrated with the many obstacles that can get in the way of weight loss. Whether its stress, lifestyle, diet, or other medical conditions, functional medicine treats the underlying issues resulting in better overall health, including weight loss!
An increase in body fat and weight loss resistance can be a sign of underlying medical conditions. Treating weight gain with a functional medicine approach ensures that the underlying causes of the weight gain are treated as well! A large percentage of our population is overweight and obese, and since all of us have unique genetic predispositions, there is no one size fits all plan for weight loss. Exercise and dietary changes are not the only proper solution for weight loss for those with underlying medical conditions. Using a functional medicine approach, we look at any hormonal, environmental, psychological and metabolic conditions that can be resulting in weight gain and build a treatment plan around the cause – not the symptom.
Common conditions associated with weight gain are stress, a buildup of toxins, insulin resistance, and genetic predispositions to obesity. The stress hormone cortisol can cause you to gain weight around the abdomen, and hormonal imbalances can make it difficult to combat weight gain, as well as lose weight. A buildup of toxins stored in our fat can also cause metabolic issues. A buildup of toxins can also be accompanied by insulin resistance, an imbalance of glucose levels in the blood. Genetic predispositions to certain metabolic disorders, diabetes, and obesity can also be the cause of weight gain and treating these conditions can not only result in weight loss but improve overall health.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.
The cost of the program includes physician review of your medical history and available lab work, the weekly group class, 3 month supply of supplements, access to meal planning app and health coach check ins.