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Once discovered, these issues can in fact be fixed and the children will start to feel a lot better.
This will help to clear up a lot of issues that may already be causing problems, such as ear
infections, strep throat, sinus infections, allergies, asthma, eczema, constipation, and tummy
aches.

“At this point, by addressing these issues, you’re taking care of things that may turn into
autoimmune disease later in life,” Dr. Bilstrom says. “By being able to do this before they have
their own kids, not only does that help their children be healthier, but it helps their grandchildren
as well.”

Thus, chronic diseases and autoimmune diseases that tend to run in families will hopefully stop
running in the family. That is why the best time to do preventative medicine, and to try and
prevent an autoimmune disease, is to take care of people when they are children, adolescents, or
young adults.

“Remember, the body is always willing to heal,’ says Dr. Bilstrom. “It just needs to be given a
chance.”

About David Bilstrom, MD
Dr. Bilstrom is Director of the International Autoimmune Institute & Bingham Memorial Center
for Functional Medicine, which is the first medical center in the country to treat all types of
autoimmune diseases. It is also the first to use nature, and its ability to improve human health
and well-being, as an integral part of a wellness program.

Dr. Bilstrom works closely with experts in a number of medical specialties to evaluate, diagnose
and treat chronic and autoimmune diseases. He is always welcoming new patients at his office
within the Bingham Specialty Plaza in Blackfoot. Appointments can be scheduled by calling
(208) 782-2444.

Taking the mind, body, and spirit into consideration, Dr. Bilstrom understands firsthand the
benefits integrated medicine can provide to patients. He is triple board certified in Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, and Medical Acupuncture.
He has extensive experience in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, Acupuncture, Integrative
Medicine, and Complementary and Alternative Medicines.

Office Location
Bingham Specialty Plaza
326 Poplar Street
Blackfoot, ID
T: (208) 782-2444
www.BinghamMemorial.org/Functional-Medicine