FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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According the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), good health equals vitality and not merely the absence of disease.

 

Functional healthcare is a comprehensive system offering personalized treatment plans aimed at restoring physiological, structural and psychological balance.

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THE PRINCIPLES OF A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH

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• Biochemical Individuality which takes into account the uniqueness of each person’s physiological and biochemical identity based on their genetic predispositions and their environment. 

• Patient-centered care emphasizing the patient rather than disease.

• Supporting the dynamic balance of internal and external factors which affect health.

• The interconnection between the different physiological factors essential for harmony and synchronization between the different systems of the body. 

• Promotion of organ reserve to support optimal health and longevity. 

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THE 4-R PROGRAM

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1. Remove: pathogens & toxins to reduce toxic load and promote healing.

2. Replace: vitamins, minerals, enzymes and cofactors needed for optimal health.

3. Reinoculate: reestablish the gut microbiome.

4. Repair: through the use of targeted nutritional support.