{"id":16340,"date":"2026-05-31T11:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T09:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burow.hr\/functional-medicine\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:10:15","slug":"functional-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/burow.hr\/en\/functional-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Functional medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"gb-element-9ad52dbd\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-020825f8\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b3c02538\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-a4d8cb73\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-2eaf2d97\">Functional medicine and hormonal balance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-af7ad2ba\">An individual approach to health focused on hormonal balance, quality of life and long-term well-being of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"gb-element-63202e32\">\n<li class=\"gb-element-c8bae73e\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-f3c87c76 gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-4c873102\">Individual approach to each patient<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-element-887758fb\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-cb39917b gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-c3152b4d\">Hormonal balance and quality of life<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-element-594348ac\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-1df49175 gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-757ae036\">Detailed diagnostics and consulting<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-element-011b4414\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-88dbbd89 gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-dcd49ed3\">Focus on the cause, not just the symptoms<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-7a5e2b0f\">\n<a class=\"gb-text-4de6669c\" href=\"https:\/\/burow.hr\/en\/online-booking\/\"><span class=\"gb-text\">Book a consultation<\/span><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M221.66,133.66l-72,72a8,8,0,0,1-11.32-11.32L196.69,136H40a8,8,0,0,1,0-16H196.69L138.34,61.66a8,8,0,0,1,11.32-11.32l72,72A8,8,0,0,1,221.66,133.66Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text-43c1dcd9\" href=\"\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-text\">Call us<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-8f366f00\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f46db46f\" style=\"--inline-bg-image: url(https:\/\/burow.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fc14a61c-464b-403b-b054-718170b68fd5-682x1024-1-e1780612492377.webp)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-09ba0c0d\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-708d8fee\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-519591a8\">When the body loses balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-66b97e4d\">Hormonal changes, stress, chronic fatigue and lifestyle habits can significantly affect the quality of life and daily functioning of the body. For many people, symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, reduced energy or hormonal imbalances develop gradually and often remain unrecognized for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c09cece0\">Functional medicine approaches the body holistically \u2014 with the aim of finding the cause of problems and providing an individual approach to treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-11b14d63\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8953ee2f\" style=\"--inline-bg-image: url(https:\/\/burow.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kad-tijelo-gubi-ravnotezu.jpg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-69d4bf99\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-cf47b3f1\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e880bca1\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d88f8f57\" style=\"--inline-bg-image: url(https:\/\/burow.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/individualni-i-personaliziran-pristup.jpg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c7f50512\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-369b5102\">Individual and personalized approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-d0cad95d\">Each organism is different, which is why the therapeutic approach must be individually adapted. Through detailed anamnesis, laboratory processing and a conversation with the patient, a personalized plan is created aimed at: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c14339b2\">\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-e62570ce\">hormonal balance<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-ff456251\">energy improvement<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-ccec3eaa\">better sleep<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-2db357e8\">better general condition of the body<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-174372f2\">quality of life<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-c8eae5e6\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-c0461a15\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-5b3f5aec\">Bioidentical hormones and hormonal regulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-32028c90\">For certain patients, it is possible to use bioidentical hormones, which are structurally similar to the hormones naturally produced by the body. The therapy is carried out individually, under medical supervision and regular check-ups, with the aim of achieving hormonal balance and alleviating symptoms associated with hormonal changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"gb-element-693f7b4d\">\n<li class=\"gb-element-e941ccb9\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-07b5c589 gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-c4ab4f68\">gentler approach to the body<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-element-1acab60b\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-717aeed6 gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-43efa63e\">individually adapted<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-element-cb861e49\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-db5d0deb gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-3e363189\">under medical supervision<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"gb-element-bd1ea5a0\">\n<span class=\"gb-text-a06cbe2e gb-text\"><span class=\"gb-shape\"><svg fill=\"CurrentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"bi bi-check2-square\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\">   <path d=\"M3 14.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 13V3A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 1.5h8a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1H3a.5.5 0 0 0-.5.5v10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5.5h10a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8a.5.5 0 0 1 1 0v5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H3z\"><\/path>   <path d=\"m8.354 10.354 7-7a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8 9.293 5.354 6.646a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-text gb-text-397136d0\">bioidentical hormones<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-dc2f2680\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d47b3fde\" style=\"--inline-bg-image: url(https:\/\/burow.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slika-infuzija-768x1024-1.webp)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-1eb14d60\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-016be4e7\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-86ecb236\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-8dba4293\">When do patients most often seek help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-96058a96\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d347f8b1\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-18ac1119\">Hormonal changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e61c8fa7\">Perimenopause and menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ab70bc64\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-20d6a12b\">Chronic fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-bb01789f\">Feeling of exhaustion and lack of energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-33e4a1dc\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-b8bbc813\">Sleep problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c1987488\">Insomnia and poor quality sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-bdddbc53\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-37142345\">Mood swings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-504fda8b\">Irritability, stress and emotional changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ec00f01c\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-49c8fc81\">Decreased libido<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8df01d17\">Hormonal changes that affect quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ed821130\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-2fca5275\">Concentration problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-4b38478e\">Mental fatigue and lack of focus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-4d9a00a1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"832\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 464 \/ 832;\" width=\"464\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/burow.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/video-mia.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-20c6916a\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-d17faeb5\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-81caaeb1\">What does the process look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-a05df130\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-2d2d562a\">\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-34d18e4a\">1<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-f6f2f026\">Consultations and conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-5da1e727\">Detailed history and symptom assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-6e787f47\">\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-b3d5d202\">2<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-baffd57b\">Laboratory diagnostics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-5602c323\">Analysis of hormones and important body parameters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-5d120924\">\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-c4b4f707\">3<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-52d2eb22\">Individual plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1c671b82\">Creating a personalized approach and recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-92d73904\">\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-37629ab0\">4<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-936013e2\">Controls and monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-b07bc7b5\">Monitoring the condition and adjusting therapy as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-a7d439ce\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-23ebbe60\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-84892272\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-ae7ee85e\">\n<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\">\n\n  <g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--contrast)\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n\n    <!-- Triangle -->\n    <path d=\"\n      M12 4\n      L20 19\n      Q20.5 20 19.5 20\n      L4.5 20\n      Q3.5 20 4 19\n      Z\"><\/path>\n\n    <!-- Exclamation mark -->\n    <path d=\"M12 9 L12 14\"><\/path>\n    <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"17\" r=\"0.2\"><\/circle>\n\n  <\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-6a1c2075\">Important note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-095cb5fd\">Functional medicine and hormone therapy are performed exclusively under medical supervision, individual assessment, and regular check-ups. Each therapy is tailored to the patient&#8217;s health condition and needs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-8673d2e2\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-99564f19\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-97c17fd9\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-e2a1640e\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-87ebadd5\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-a3992ee9\">What is functional medicine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-ec1392f7\">An approach to health that looks at the body as a whole and focuses on the possible causes of problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-fc8524e5\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-7fb468f1\">What are bioidentical hormones?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f8164768\">Hormones that are structurally similar to hormones that the body naturally produces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-86b709d8\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-49ecaee7\">Is the therapy individual?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-ff0a4177\">Yes, the approach is tailored to each patient individually.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-84b78292\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-9540dc64\">Are controls necessary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6dc723d3\">Yes, regular check-ups are an important part of safe and quality therapy monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Functional medicine and hormonal balance An individual approach to health focused on hormonal balance, quality of life and long-term well-being of the body. 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