44 T e Good Life Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
What is functional medicine? F
Discover another world. What is functional medicine and how does it work?
unctional medicine addresses chronic conditions, not emergencies or surgical
needs. It’s an integrated, patient- centred approach that off ers a personalised way to understand, treat and prevent health issues. Unlike conventional medicine,
which tends to look at symptoms, functional medicine seeks to iden- tify and address the root causes of diseases. It views the body as an interconnected system, rather than isolating conditions to a single organ. T is approach allows for a personal- ised strategy that empowers patients to take an active role in their health, using evidence-based principles that promote wellness. Functional medicine requires a comprehensive medical history, including examining biochemical disruptions, hormonal imbalances, stress,
toxicity, genetic
factors, psychological issues and life- style. T is method helps the doctor to modulate the body’s response to physical, physiological and psycho- logical challenges. T is approach complements conventional medicine and medication will be prescribed if appropriate.
What diseases can be improved by functional medicine? It can improve chronic condi- tions
like metabolic syndrome,
type 2 diabetes, IBS, leaky gut, food intolerances, women’s health issues, PCOS, PMS, menopause, hormonal
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imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal issues and burnout. It may also help with long-term infections and can support healthy ageing. Treatment starts with nutrition advice, supple- ments, bio-identical hormones when appropriate and a focus on mind-body balance.
Your fi rst appointment Expect to fi ll out questionnaires, including a food log, to help your doctor identify potential nutrition issues. Nutrition is a big part of addressing the health issues as it is the main information we provide to the body. Your doctor may order advanced laboratory tests to guide your personalised treatment plan. T e greatest wealth is health.
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