Keys to Wellness
Most people don't realize how terrible they feel until they feel better. A lot of us don't recognize that many of our symptoms (fatigue, digestive upset, aches and pains, etc.) are actually clues to underlying disease that is already occurring or signs that we are on our way to a serious, chronic disease.
How can we address problems that we don't even know we have for sure? Functional Medicine goes beyond addressing the illness after it has already occurred and helps us to identify the signs that illness is going to occur. Below are some articles discussing some of those principles.
The Importance of Environmental Inputs
Inflammation and Immune Balance
Hormones and Neurotransmitters
Energy, Mitochondria, and Oxidative Stress