Determines How & Why Illness Occurs & Restores Health

Article in the Institute for Functional Medicine

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Functional Medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of a disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness. 

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The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. It requires a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors and leverages that data to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes.