The field of Functional Medicine refers to something completely different than what know as traditional medicine. To fully understand what functional medicine is, it is important to contrast it with traditional medicine.
Chronic conditions defined as allergic, digestive, hormonal, metabolic and neurological problems are finding solutions in Functional Medicine.
So what exactly is Functional Medicine and how does it work?
There are 5 basic principles that define Functional Medicine:
1) Functional Medicine views each of us as unique; genetically and
biochemically different, offering personalized health care that treats the
individual, not the disease. Functional Medicine supports the normal
healing mechanisms of the body, naturally.
2) Functional Medicine is science based. The latest research shows that what
happens within our bodies is all connected in a complicated
network. Understanding the relationships within than network allows Functional Medicine
doctors to delve deep into the functioning of the body.
3) Each person's body is intelligent and has the capacity for self-regulation, which
identifies itself through a complex balance of all body systems.
4) Each person's body has the ability to heal and prevent diseases of aging.
5) Health is not just the absence of disease, but a living state of vitality.
Therein lies the distinction and definition of Functional Medicine. Instead of asking, "What drug matches up with this disease?” Functional Medicine asks the vital questions that very few conventional doctors ask: “Why do you have this problem in the first place?” and “Why has function been lost?” and “What can we do to restore function?”. And with that approach, a customized solution in partnership with the patient can be developed and vitality realized.
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