What is Functional Medicine?

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What is Functional Medicine?

Functional Medicine is a true combination of Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine and scientific research. It combines the philosophy of balance and how to restore function from Chinese Medicine and the knowledge of biochemistry and physiology of Western Medicine with the latest scientific research about how our genetics, environment and lifestyle all interact with each other. Functional medicine focuses assessment and intervention at the root levels of metabolic imbalance and is an evolution in the practice of medicine that addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century by focusing on prevention and uncovering the underlying causes of serious chronic disease. Instead of just suppressing symptoms, it deals with the root causes of disease and is less concerned with making a diagnosis and more concerned with the underlying imbalances, which are the mechanisms of the disease process

How is functional medicine different?

Functional medicine involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of complex, chronic diseases. The essentials of a functional medicine approach include:

• Patient-centered care - Functional medicine aims to improve the patient's overall health, far beyond just treating his or her disease. Treatment is tailored to the patient's individual needs.

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• An integrative, science-based healthcare approach - Functional medicine practitioners consider several individual factors, including genetic makeup, medical history, lifestyle, environment and physiology, to develop a treatment plan that will improve and maintain overall health.

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• Integrating the best medical practices - Functional medicine combines traditional Western medical practices with alternative medicine to help prevent chronic diseases through nutrition, diet and exercise. Physicians may prescribe a combination of drugs, botanical medicines, supplements, detoxification programs or stress-management techniques to help patients treat and prevent complex conditions

What does Functional Medicine Treat?

Functional Medicine treats a wide variety of health conditions. It not only address specific diseases but also the health of the body as a whole, restore health for many acute and chronic dieases. For a list of conditions that Functional Medicine Treats click here.