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Functional Medicine Framework

Meaning

The Functional Medicine Framework is a patient-centered, rigorous systems biology-based approach to clinical practice that fundamentally seeks to identify and precisely address the root causes of chronic disease, rather than simply managing or suppressing symptomatic expressions. This comprehensive framework views the human body as an intricately interconnected web of biological systems, recognizing that chronic illness results from complex, dynamic interactions between an individual’s unique genetics, their environmental exposures, and their daily lifestyle choices. It employs a thorough, investigative methodology to systematically uncover underlying dysfunctions, such such as hormonal imbalances, critical nutritional deficiencies, and chronic inflammation, which then guide highly personalized therapeutic interventions.