What the hell is functional medicine?

What is Functional Medicine?

I get asked this question a lot.

-Functional medicine treats the whole system, not just symptoms.

-Functional medicine uses a more holistic approach, incorporating lifestyle, diet, and nutraceuticals for treating chronic conditions.

-Functional medicine puts your whole life into the equation of caring for you - your mindset, your relationships, your routines.

-Functional medicine requires patient commitment and time.

-Functional medicine is not endless labs - in many cases that’s wasted time and money.

-Functional medicine is not a supplement for every single problem.

-Functional medicine is not plant-based or carnivore, recognizing that no one diet will be best for everyone.

-Functional medicine is not acute care medicine.

-Functional medicine is not anti-drugs.

Functional medicine asks why.

There may not be a perfect system because caring for humans can get complicated, but I’ve seen vibrant health restored time and time again using this system.

Functional medicine = a functional life.

If you’re needing some guidance or feeling a nudge, reach out.

Love,

Dr. Vanessa