Functional Harmony describes the ideal operational state where the body’s major regulatory systems—endocrine, metabolic, nervous, and immune—are synchronized and communicate effectively without pathological dominance or suppression from any single axis. It represents robust, integrated physiological equilibrium. This harmony underpins true vitality.
Origin
This concept is derived from systems theory applied to human physiology, asserting that optimal health arises from synergistic interaction rather than the isolated perfection of individual components. It is a qualitative description of optimal system performance. The term implies fluidity and adaptability.
Mechanism
Functional Harmony is maintained when negative feedback loops are intact and responsive, such as when sufficient thyroid hormone properly restrains the pituitary axis, and when insulin signaling remains sensitive to glucose load. Achieving this state often requires addressing upstream stressors that disrupt the communication channels between these disparate but linked regulatory centers.
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