« IT IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHAT PERSON THE DISEASE HAS THAN WHAT DISEASE THE PERSON HAS »
Hippocrates (460 BC – 370 BC)
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.
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Patient-centered care emphasizing the patient rather than disease.
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Supporting the dynamic balance of internal and external factors which affect health.
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The interconnection between the different physiological factors essential for harmony and synchronization between the different systems of the body.
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Promotion of organ reserve to support optimal health and longevity.
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THE 4-R PROGRAM
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Remove: pathogens & toxins to reduce toxic load and promote healing.
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Replace: vitamins, minerals, enzymes and cofactors needed for optimal health.
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Reinoculate: reestablish the gut microbiome.
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Repair: through the use of targeted nutritional support.
