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System Dynamics in Wellness

Meaning

System Dynamics in Wellness is a holistic, non-linear approach to understanding health that models the human body as a complex system of interconnected feedback loops, delays, and stocks, rather than a collection of isolated organs. In the hormonal context, it acknowledges that a change in one variable, such as a drop in thyroid hormone, will ripple through the entire system, affecting energy, mood, and metabolism through multiple feedback pathways, often with time delays. This perspective guides clinicians to look beyond single-point interventions, favoring strategies that address the underlying structure of the hormonal and metabolic network for sustainable well-being.