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Functional Medicine Stress

Meaning

Functional Medicine Stress is a comprehensive, systems-based interpretation of physiological and psychological strain that extends beyond the traditional definition of acute emotional duress. It encompasses the total allostatic load on the body, including inputs from chronic psychological pressure, environmental toxins, poor nutrition, gut dysbiosis, and chronic inflammation, all of which converge to dysregulate the HPA axis and other endocrine systems. This clinical view mandates identifying and addressing all root-cause stressors contributing to hormonal imbalance.