Functional Medicine in Singapore: Dr. Radhika Kamat

Functional Medicine Consultations in Singapore - With Radhika Kamat, Naturopathic Physician

Radhika Kamat, is a experienced Naturopathic and functional physician in Singapore. She works with children, teens, and adults experiencing a range of health concerns, using an individualised, evidence-informed and integrative approach. She earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in the US, and she has been practicing Naturopathy and functional medicine* in Singapore for over a decade.

In addition to her expertise as a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kamat has extensive background training in biomedical sciences as part of her doctoral training. When appropriate, Dr. Kamat works collaboratively with her network of medical doctors while exploring the underlying factors that may contribute to ongoing health concerns. For more information about Dr. Kamat's background, areas of expertise, or an initial consultation, please get in touch at your earliest convenience.

Functional Medicine in Singapore for All Ages

Dr. Kamat sees both children and adults in her practice and has experience supporting individuals with a wide range of health concerns unique to different stages of life. Her approach may include personalised nutrition, lifestyle guidance, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and other evidence-informed naturopathic strategies where appropriate.

Functional Medicine for Kids

Children's health goals evolve through different stages of growth and development. Dr. Kamat works with children and adolescents experiencing a range of health concerns, taking an individualised, evidence-informed naturopathic approach that considers nutrition, lifestyle, environmental, and other factors that may contribute to overall wellbeing.

Families commonly seek support for concerns such as digestive symptoms, skin health, recurrent childhood health concerns, nutritional challenges, behavioural concerns, and general wellbeing. When appropriate, Dr. Kamat works alongside your child's medical practitioners to provide complementary health support.

If you are looking for personalised naturopathic support for your child, we welcome you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kamat.

Functional Medicine for Adults

Dr. Kamat works with both men and women experiencing a wide range of health concerns using an individualised, evidence-informed naturopathic approach informed by functional medicine principles. Adults commonly seek support for concerns such as fatigue, digestive symptoms, hair health, stress, hormonal wellbeing, and other persistent health concerns.

She has experience supporting individuals through different stages of life, including hormonal changes, busy and demanding lifestyles, and ongoing health challenges. Her consultations focus on understanding the factors that may contribute to persistent symptoms and developing personalised strategies to support overall wellbeing. When appropriate, she works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

How Does Functional Medicine Work?

An Overview of Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is an evidence-informed approach that seeks to understand the various factors that may contribute to a person's health concerns. Consultations typically include a detailed discussion of medical history, nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, stress, environmental exposures, and other individual factors to develop a personalised plan that supports overall wellbeing.

When appropriate, she works collaboratively with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals and refers patients for medical assessment or treatment whenever necessary.

How a Functional Medicine Doctor Identifies Underlying Causes

Firstly, Dr. Kamat holds a detailed consultation with new patients. She will ask about family health history, diet, exercise habits, sleep habits, stress associated with work, and more. There are times when lifestyle elements create or exacerbate a patient's symptoms.

Secondly, a skilled practitioner of functional medicine* can recommend further testing which may be relevant to nutrient deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. They will be thoroughly supervised, analysis of the family health history and lifestyle factors, and identify potential causes of your illness or discomfort.

Functional medicine* chooses the path of least harm, meaning your practitoner will employ supervised nutrition, lifestyle optimization, herbs nutrients homeopathic remedies. Functional medicine doctors* may also recommend various cognitive behavioral therapies or mindfulness exercises depending on a patient's symptoms, among many other natural means of improving health.

The goal is for a patient's body to begin to heal itself once the various systems are working in harmony. Hormones, digestion, and other functions must perform at a high level for the body to find holistic health.

Health Concerns We Commonly Support

Dr. Kamat works with children and adults experiencing a wide range of health concerns. Functional medicine provides an evidence-informed framework for understanding the lifestyle, nutritional, environmental, and other factors that may contribute to persistent symptoms.

Gut Health

Many individuals seek naturopathic support for digestive concerns such as reflux, bloating, altered bowel habits, and digestive discomfort. During the consultation, Dr. Kamat reviews your health history, nutrition, lifestyle, and available laboratory results to better understand factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.

Your personalised support plan may include dietary guidance, lifestyle recommendations, nutritional supplements, botanical medicine, and, where appropriate, further functional testing or discussion of food intoleranc, herbs may be recommended.

Skin Health

Dr. Kamat also works with individuals experiencing skin concerns such as acne, eczema, and other persistent skin conditions. Her consultations consider nutrition, lifestyle, gut health, environmental factors, and other influences that may contribute to overall skin health.

Following a comprehensive assessment, she develops an individualised naturopathic support plan, which may include nutritional strategies, topical natural products, lifestyle recommendations, or other evidence-informed approaches, depending on your individual needs.

Thyroid Concerns

Poor metabolism, immune issues, and more can be traced back to thyroid imbalances (like Hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid or autoantibodies to thyroid). Dr. Kamat has extensive experience working in this areas. Whether you are aware of a thyroid imbalance or aren't sure the cause of your symptoms, we can help to take a deeper look. People will be advised to seek medical help as necessary.

Many individuals seek support for a wide range of health concerns.

Whether you are experiencing persistent symptoms, digestive concerns, chronic pain, or other ongoing health challenges, Dr. Kamat provides an individualised, evidence-informed naturopathic approach tailored to your needs. If you would like to learn more, we welcome you to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your health concerns and goals.