Foundational Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is a model used to optimize health outcomes of chronic disease management based upon putting the focus on the patient and determining the root cause of an individual's medical condition(s). This patient-centered process is highly science-based and is geared towards allowing the body to naturally self-regulate when appropriate.
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This model is focused on a foundation of 5 principal components including movement, sleep, mindset, food, and stress. Providers address many aspects of life that could contribute to the patient's overall health, including extensive questioning about lifestyle habits, genetics, and environmental exposures. This allows providers to collect pertinent information and identify potential disease triggers so that they can better customize the treatment plan.