¿What is Functional Medicine and its benefits?

The functional medicine model is a personalized, patient-centered (not disease-centered), evidence-based approach intended to identify the root causes of "disease" in partnership with the patient to create optimal health. It requires a detailed study and analysis of each individual that involves understanding their unique genetics, biochemistry and lifestyle factors in order to design a personalized treatment plan aimed at restoring health and function.

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Determines how and why illness occurs, thus restoring health by addressing the root-causes of each individual's dis-ease.

Functional Medicine Tree

When to see a functional medicine practitioner?

You seek to optimize your quality of life and promote healthy longevity.
You think or feel that something about your health could improve.
You feel that your energy has declined or is not what it used to be.
You would like a comprehensive assessment of your state of health.
You carry strong family genes and history of disease and want to learn how to prevent it.
You depend on many medications without improving your quality of life.
It is in your plans to enjoy your body and life without discomfort.
You want to learn how to make better daily choices that benefit not only your health, but also the health of your family, community and environment.
You want to empower your health and fine-tune your mind-body connection.