What are Biological Medicines and Treatment

1. What are Biological Medicines and Treatment? In functional medicine, biological medicine acts as a supportive treatment for people who want to try the most modern treatment options. Most people have heard of vitamins and supplements, but the field of biological medicine may still be obscure to many. Biological medicine refers to the use of living organisms or products from organisms to prevent, diagnose or treat disease. Biosimilars are medicines made using similar components as a generic medicine. Biologics can be made out of blood, viruses, proteins, sugars or DNA, and can be whole cell or tissue. Biologics come from human, animal and even bacterial sources. These medicines are at the forefront of disease treatment today. Biological medicines are used to treat a variety of health issues including chronic and debilitating cases that are longstanding. Often chronic diseases are not straightforward from one issue or organ, but instead are part of a complex interconnection of symptoms and deeper causes. Therefore, biological medicine strives to restore the body to its natural state of balance; it focuses on restoring immune systems, energy levels, and body’s detoxification mechanisms.

2. Biologic medicines can include: Blood (platelets) Hormones (estrogen, testosterone) Antitoxins Proteins (insulin or erythropoietin Interleukins (immune molecules) Antibodies (autoimmune diseases and cancer) Stem cells (cancers or genetic diseases) Gene therapies (genetic conditions) How are Biological Medicines Used? Biological medicine can be used to treat various co-occurring conditions including acute or chronic infections, hormone imbalance, acute or chronic infections, blood sugar, digestion, lung issues, mold and more. Biological Medicine at Interactive Health Clinic Biological medicines can be more costly than other treatments, but they are also complex and are specialized to create and store. Therefore, biosimilars may become more popularized in the future. The field of biological medicine is advancing rapidly, and more medicines than ever are being made from genes, allowing for treatment of diseases that were previously considered untreatable. At Interactive Health our mission is to help our patients attain their health goals effectively. We are here to provide solutions for your overall wellness and coherence. For further information or to schedule a consultation with one of our functional medicine doctors to find the best healing modality for your needs, please contact Interactive Health Clinic at (425) 361- 7945 or visit https://interactivehealthclinic.com/ to learn more.