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Functional Imbalance

Meaning

A state in which physiological systems, particularly the neuroendocrine or metabolic networks, operate outside their optimal range or harmonious coordination, often preceding overt structural pathology or conventional disease diagnosis. This condition represents a deviation from biological homeostasis where the body’s adaptive capacity is strained, leading to suboptimal health and subtle symptomatic expression. Identifying this imbalance is a core tenet of preventative and functional medicine approaches.