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NOURISH: FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - A New Approach To Medicine

9.18-functional medicine
 

I’m sure you’ve heard of Functional Medicine…

I have but I really had NO idea what it’s all about.  If you look it up on the Internet (which is my “Go To” source for everything), Functional Medicine’s definitions usually have the words “alternative” and “holistic”in it.

 

“Woah…wait a minute…I don’t want to get involved in any of that New Age stuff…you know, doctors go to medical school for a reason….”

 

Normally, I’d agree with My Guy.  I’m a firm believer in science and really do try to avoid any “woo woo” concepts.  And it doesn’t help that “alternate” and “holistic” methods had a bad rap up until a couple of years ago.

 

However, two years ago, I was introduced to Functional Medicine firsthand…

 

I’m a former fan of the “quick fix.”  Whenever my colds would get serious and refuse to leave, I’d automatically ask for the miracle,  Z-Pack.  In fact, my Ex and I affectionately called our Family Doctor, the “Drug Dealer,”  because he’d allow us to skip the visit to him  and just directly call the script in to the Pharmacy.

 
Getting rid of that pesky infection was completely worth the nausea and the stomach pain I’d get from using that Z Pack.  And, my doctor would just prescribe a stronger one when the old one didn’t work.  Unfortunately, for me, the cure was worse than the actual cold but I didn't care because I didn't know better.

 

Due to insurance reasons, I had to switch doctors.  Naturally, right after that, I caught the cold that would never leave.  I went to visit my new assigned doctor and we started playing the 20 Questions Game when I requested the Z Pack. What was I eating?  What was my environment?  Was I stressed?  Was I getting enough sleep?

 

I was annoyed at first but then he explained that he was a certified Functional Medicine Practioner and it was his job to see the complete picture.  This totally made sense for me.

 

Functional Medicine changed my life and the way I take care of myself…

 

This approach focuses on the underlying root causes of what may be happening within your body.  The body is viewed as ONE integrated system, not a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties.  It’s a Big Picture, Long Term focus, not applying just the short term cure.  And best of all, the customized patient-centered approach addresses & supports each unique individual.  Bio Individuality rules!

 

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT FOR YOU?

 

·     There is a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from complex, chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental illness and autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

 

·     For chronic illnesses, our current medical system addresses the symptoms not the cause…this is like putting a Band-Aid on the wound but not understanding why we keep getting the wound.

 

·     Other elements like environmental exposures, unhealthy lifestyles and genetic factors are not taken in account when considering diagnosis and strategies to get better.  We all know we’re different…why wouldn’t we have customized unique solution for each individual person?

 

·     Functional Medicine will be the evolution of the practice of medicine to better address the healthcare needs of the 21st Century.  It will integrate traditional Western Medical practices and create a focus of prevention through nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes.

 

 

By working with my new doctor, I realized that eating too much Dairy and Sugar created congestion and wrecked havoc on my immune system.   I also needed to move every day to “work everything” out.  My happy ending is that within the last 2 years, I only got one sinus infection.  And that was self-inflicted because I knowingly overdosed on ice cream while comforting Patient Zero.  (I’m waiting for the day when they find out why loved ones always want to share their germs) 

 

I want to know more!   Helping my clients develop natural and long term strategies to feel better and be healthier is what makes me spring out of bed each day.

 

I was recently accepted into the IFM’s (Institute of Functional Medicine) Coaching Program so stay tuned for more interesting ideas and approaches!
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