Fatigue, bloating, hormone shifts, sleep disruption, and stress intolerance often share overlapping contributors. Thyroid markers, cortisol rhythm, blood sugar patterns, microbiome balance, and inflammatory load can all influence daily function.
Functional medicine evaluates how these systems interact rather than isolating symptoms.
From there, a structured plan is created using targeted nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle modification, and follow-up testing when appropriate.
Whether symptoms involve digestion, hormone fluctuation, chronic fatigue, or metabolic stress, care is selected based on objective findings.
Hoskins Holistic Health is led by Dr. Ben. Functional medicine care remains consistent from intake through follow-up. You work directly with Dr. Ben, who reviews your history, interprets lab results, and adjusts your plan as your physiology changes. Each visit builds on prior findings so care stays focused and connected. Many patients from the South Hills of Pittsburgh value this continuity when addressing complex or long-standing symptoms.
Focused testing provides objective insight into gut health, hormone balance, and stress regulation.
Advanced stool testing looks at microbiome balance, inflammation, digestion, and gut barrier function.
Comprehensive blood panels assess thyroid function, cortisol rhythm, blood sugar regulation, and sex hormones.
I came to Dr. Ben at Hoskins Holistic Health with severe neck pain, and I’m so grateful I did. From the beginning, he was kind, patient, and really took the time to listen to my concerns. I was feeling anxious about getting an adjustment, but he explained everything clearly and made sure to go at a pace I was comfortable with. That made a huge difference for me. Most importantly, the treatment worked—my neck pain has improved significantly, and
I’m feeling so much better.
Functional medicine focuses on identifying measurable contributors to symptoms through expanded lab testing and structured interpretation rather than symptom suppression alone.
Testing is selected based on history and clinical findings. Not every patient requires comprehensive panels.
Timelines vary depending on severity and duration of symptoms. Many plans are structured over several months with periodic reassessment.
No. Functional medicine can be appropriate for fatigue, digestive symptoms, hormone shifts, and metabolic concerns before conditions become advanced.
Many IBS patterns improve when inflammation, microbiome imbalance, and dietary triggers are addressed directly.
Yes. Patients from across the Greater Pittsburgh area seek evaluation for chiropractic care and/or functional medicine.
