Dr. Lucy Budde

Sage Medical Consulting

  • Institute for Functional Medicine
    Certified Practioner
  • Family Medicine, MD
    Board Certified
  • Doctor of Immunology
    PhD, Yale University
  • Longevity Medicine
    A4M Fellowship

Articles

By - Lucy Budde

The Symptom-Centered Model of Conventional Medicine

By Dr Joseph Mercola Global Research, April 09, 2025 Many people are now on medications, yet chronic illness is still on the rise because doctors focus on symptom management instead of fixing underlying metabolic and cellular dysfunction Nearly half of U.S. adults take prescription drugs monthly, with 13.5% taking five or more medications. This polypharmacy

By - Lucy Budde

Multiple Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ)

MSQ – Medical Symptom/Toxicity Questionnaire Interpretation of MSQ scoring: The MSQ is a tool used to assess symptoms related to root cause dysfunction and toxicity. It helps individuals evaluate their progress and identify areas that may require further attention. Here is how the MSQ results are interpreted: