FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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According to the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), health is defined not simply as the absence of disease, but as a state of vitality and optimal function.

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Functional medicine is a comprehensive, personalized approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of imbalance in order to restore physiological, psychological, and structural health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPLES OF A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH

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• Biochemical Individuality: each person has unique genetic, physiological, and environmental factors influencing health.

• Patient-centered care: ocus on the whole person, not only the disease or symptoms.

• Dynamic balance: health is shaped by the continuous interaction of internal and external factors.

• Systems biology approach: all body systems are interconnected and must be considered as a whole.

• Physiologic reserve: supporting organ function and resilience promotes long-term health and longevity.

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THE ``4 R`` PROGRAM

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1. Remove: eliminate pathogens and toxins to reduce toxic burden.

2. Replace: provide essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes and cofactors needed for optimal function.

3. Reinoculate: restore and balance gut microbiota.

4. Repair: support tissue healing through adequate nutritional and lifestyle strategies.