What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine, rather than targeting individual symptoms, focuses on the optimal functioning of the entire body and its organs. It addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach in partnership with understanding the conditions and history in which the disease manifested. Genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors all have a direct influence of long-term health and chronic health issues.’
What is the Kalish Method?
The Kalish Method is a functional medicine lab based health approach focused on addressing five common conditions – weight gain, fatigue, depression, female hormone and digestive problems – through restoring the 3 main body systems: hormones, digestion and detoxification.
How is the Kalish Method different from other practitioners’ methods?
The Kalish Method addresses the 5 most chronic symptoms of weight gain, fatigue, depression, hormone imbalances and digestive problems that are typically misunderstood/misdiagnosed by conventional medicine practitioners who attempt to address the symptoms, not the root cause/damaged system. The Kalish Method is a lab-based natural health protocol that tests and identifies the dysfunction of the 3 core main body systems. Typically these 3 main systems have become compromised long BEFORE the symptoms appeared. The lab tests are used to determine the required natural support needed rebalance your body back to its normal state.
What is Dr. Silber’s success rate for someone who suffers from adrenal fatigue?
The Kalish Method’s adrenal protocol has been tested and proven with 23 years of clinical experience by over 8,000 patients. With that said, it depends on the diligence of each client in following their daily protocol and making lifestyle changes that only they can be responsible for implementing. Dr. Silber is committed to assisting and empowering his clients to take back their health and experience life changing results if they are committed to doing so as well.
How long does it take to get results?
Results vary by each person. Some people feel dramatic improvement within the first month, others may take a bit longer. Our standard programs are for a minimum of 6 months. Remember, your body didn’t fail overnight. Years of stress and illness take its toll and it takes a proper amount of time to restore. On average it takes one month of repair for each year you’ve suffered from a specific problem.
How many labs are required per person?
The number of labs recommended will depend on your individual situation including the number of issues you struggle with and the length of time you have been experiencing them, but the range is 1-4 lab tests.
Do I have to take all the tests recommended at once?
It is always preferable to have as much information as possible at the beginning of designing the health program to gain a larger perspective of what is going on since all the body’s systems are interconnected. Special situations may always be considered.
How long does it take to get the lab results?
The results of your lab test(s) will be sent to Dr. Silber 2 to 4 weeks after mailing your specimens to the lab. After evaluation we will contact you to schedule a follow up appointment to review your results with Dr. Silber and he will recommend a wellness protocol.
Can I order my own test kits through the laboratories or can my regular doctor order the lab test for me?
Our authorized laboratories are only able to sell test kits to licensed practitioners. Dr. Silber uses specific lab tests from small lab companies that exclusively offer functional medicine tests. Larger national labs and local hospital based labs are not helpful for these types of highly specialized tests.
What laboratories does Dr. Silber use? And why?
Dr. Silber has learned over many years that the accuracy of your lab findings and the quality of the professionals performing the lab tests is the key to you uncovering what’s going on. Quality is not equal across all lab companies. Many times we see “normal” test results from regular lab companies and our lab tests find many “functional” problems. The lab companies used by Dr. Silber have the highest testing standards and the most consistent lab results year after year. These are not replacements for regular medical tests, these tests are only used to detect “functional” issues rather than medical problems and aren’t meant to diagnose or recommend protocols for diseases. We are attempting to detect problems with the functioning of organ systems prior to the onset of a disease.
What types of lab tests are required?
Depending on the type of test, the samples required are saliva, urine or stool. All tests are completed by the client through easy test kits that are self-administered in the comfort of your own home. Dr. Silber does not do any blood tests.
How long are the consultations?
Initial new patient consultations are 60 minutes.
Follow up lab result consultations can be scheduled for 30 min. (if you have 1-2 tests) or 45 min. (if you have 2-4 tests) sessions.
Existing client follow up consultations can be scheduled for 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
Can I purchase supplements other than from Dr. Silber?
Dr. Silber use several companies’ lines of high quality supplements which have been formulated to achieve the best results in the right specified dosages. If you want to do your own research on different supplements, we welcome you to do so but we do not provide any other recommendations nor advise on other specific blends or brands. If you purchase other supplements from other manufacturers, please research carefully. Not all ingredients are equal.
What is the best method to return the new client paperwork?
Please scan or fax your paperwork to the office one day in advance of your appointement. Email to drlarry@fhscenter.com. Fax to 877-531-6260. We cannot accept any pictures of documentation taken via cell phones.
What are the fees for consultations?
New patient initial consultation: 60 minutes for $275
Lab result consultation for 1-2 labs: 30 minutes for $125
Lab result consultation for 2-4 labs: 45 minutes for $185
All follow up consultations are in 15 min time blocks.
15 min: $65,
30 min: $125
45 min: $185
60 min: $250
All consultations will be billed for the actual time used.
How much do the lab tests cost?
Depending on the lab test, the cost is $200-400 per lab kit and you can always start a program just by ordering a single test.
How much do the wellness programs cost after lab work?
Depending on the protocol created by Dr. Silber, the estimated total costs start at approximately $150-250 per month and depends on the length of the program.
What is the average cost I will incur for my initial new patient consultation plus test kits?
It depends on how many test kits are recommended (typically 1-4) but we always recommend that if there are any budgetary concerns, clients start with their first test.
Does my new patient consultation fee include follow-ups, test kits and supplements?
The new patient consultation is an assessment of your health and recommendations on what tests are required to understand the state of your body systems. The new patient consultation fee does not include any follow ups, test kits or supplements.
What types of payment does Dr. Silber accept?
Methods of payment are: personal check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
How does Dr. Silber bill his clients?
Payment is due at time of scheduling an appointment. If paying by credit card, the card number is required to be on file with our office prior to the consultation. Checks are accepted if received prior to the consult.
How much time do I have to cancel or change a scheduled consultation?
If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please notify our office a minimum of 24 hours before your scheduled time or you may be charged for that appointment. As a courtesy, our office will email you to confirm your appointment one day in advance.
Does Dr. Silber take any insurance?
We do not bill insurance companies; it is up to each individual to determine whether their insurance plan provides coverage for consultations, supplements and lab tests.
If not, what is the office able to provide that can help with getting reimbursements for consultations and/or test kits?
Per your request, we will provide a superbill to you that lists CPT and diagnosis codes that you may submit to your insurance company. Our superbills provide the codes for consultations and lab tests. Most insurance companies will not reimburse for supplements. Please note that we cannot guarantee reimbursement.
Does Dr. Silber offer any kind of discounts for students/elderly?
There are no discounts available at this time.
Dow he offer any discount if more than one family member will be signing up to become a patient?
There are no family discounts; however, for couples we can offer joint consultations of 1 hour to cover both people. For children of existing clients the initial consultation fees are waived. Please contact the office for more details.
Protocols
What supplements are used to support adrenal fatigue?
Depending on the results of your lab tests, Dr. Silber uses different combinations of DHEA, pregnenolone, and all of the herbs, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals required for adrenal recovery.
What are DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, and Licorice?
These are natural, plant based products that support and balance the adrenal glands and are combined into customized wellness plans based on individual lab results.
Why does Dr. Silber use bio-identical hormones?
The goal of the Kalish Method is to mimic the body’s natural reproduction of its own hormones and we only use products that naturally occur in the body to restore your internal production of adrenal hormones.
How long are the programs that Dr. Silber recommends?
Initial programs range anywhere from 3-6 months depending on the degree of your health condition.
How often should I retest?
While retesting isn’t required, it is recommended that a client retest at the 6 month mark to measure improvement and adjust protocols if needed. Once a client has achieved their desired health results, we recommend annual testing to ensure your body systems continue functioning at their best.
What is Dr. Silber’s background?
Dr. Silber is a chiropractor by training. He has been practicing for over 20 years with thousands of patients. Please refer to the
bio section in this website for more details.
Is Dr. Silber an MD?
Dr. Silber is not a medical doctor; he does not service medical emergencies, diagnose or issue protocols for any specific diseases. If you have a medical emergency, you must contact your primary care physician or dial 911.
Meet Dr. SilberCan I email Dr. Silber with any questions/concerns?
Yes.
If so what is the time frame in which I sould expect an answer?
Dr. Silber and the office staff are committed to responding within 48 hours.
How would you describe Dr. Silber’s personality/practitioner style?
Dr. Silber is a very caring doctor. He is deeply passionate about empowering people to take back their health and live fully balanced happy lives. He found his way to his career through his own health challenge and knows what it’s like to have a chronic health conditions. In working with thousands of patients, he practices kindness and understanding through all of his interactions.
What should I do if I am struggling sticking to my protocol?
We completely understand that many times, prioritizing a wellness plan requires major life changes. Our advice is to start one product at a time and take one day at a time. Often keeping a health journal allows one to stay on track and also shows the progression that we often forget when we need a little inspiration.
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