Results for tag: "Functional Medicine"

Functional Medicine is a healthcare approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. It is a personalized, patient-centered approach that emphasizes prevention and the use of lifestyle interventions, nutrition, and evidence-based complementary therapies. It is based on the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself and that the patient is an active participant in their own health. Functional Medicine practitioners use a variety of diagnostic tools to assess the patient’s health, including laboratory tests, physical exams, and patient history. Functional Medicine is an emerging field in healthcare services, with practitioners offering a range of services to help patients achieve optimal health. These services include lifestyle and nutrition counseling, stress management, and lifestyle interventions. Companies in the Functional Medicine market include Functional Medicine University, Institute for Functional Medicine, Metagenics, and Kresser Institute. Show Less Read more