What is the functional medicine approach?
The Functional Medicine Approach. Functional Medicine is a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness. As the graphic illustrates, a diagnosis can be the result of more than one cause.
Is there any education for a functional medicine physician?
Like all medical physicians, there is ongoing education for functional medicine physicians. Functional medicine is an integrative, science-based healthcare approach that is patient-centered. Physicians in the Cleveland Clinic CFM focus on disease prevention through: Nutrition, diet and exercise.
What is functional medicine and why choose CFM?
Functional medicine is an integrative, science-based healthcare approach that is patient-centered. Physicians in the Cleveland Clinic CFM focus on disease prevention through: Nutrition, diet and exercise. Use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques.
What can functional medicine thought leaders do for You?
LEARN MORE These functional medicine thought leaders were able to apply new research in a way that often brought dramatic results to patients who had previously received unsuccessful treatments.
How is IFM celebrating 30 years of functional medicine?
IFM is celebrating 30 years of functional medicine with a one-of-a-kind video series featuring conversations with pioneers in the field about our history and how far the field has come over the last three decades. IFM is dedicated to providing both patients and practitioners with reliable resources and information about COVID-19.
Why functional medicine for PMS?
A board-certified OB/GYN for 23 years, Dr. Christensen first became interested in Functional Medicine 13 years ago when trying to solve her own health challenges. There are many treatments for PMS capable of bringing some physical relief, but most come with side effects.
Can functional medicine replace acute care?
The IFM claims: Functional Medicine offers a powerful new operating system and clinical model for assessment, treatment, and prevention of chronic disease to replace the outdated and ineffective acute-care models carried forward from the 20th century.