06/01/2021
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The foundation of functional medicine is based on three main pillars of healthcare.
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Patient-centered care is the practice of caring for patients, and their families, in ways that are meaningful and valuable to the individual patient. This involves creating a client-doctor partnership for creating an individualized care plan.
INTEGRATIVE, SCIENCE-BASED METHODOLOGY
Functional medicine utilizes the latest evidence in medical research and clinical expertise. The complex web of genetics, medical history, physiology, and lifestyle create an “inside-out” approach to identify any physiological imbalances.
INTEGRATING BEST MEDICAL PRACTICES FROM MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES
Functional medicine often combines traditional Western medical practices with other types of therapeutic approaches from around the world. The integration of multiple disciplines emphasizes
-prevention of disease through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle,
-use of the latest laboratory testing and diagnostic techniques, and access to combinations of medications, botanicals, supplements, therapeutic diets, exercise plans, rehabilitation plans, detoxification programs, and stress management techniques.