Functional medicine looks to discover the root cause of health concerns by examining the role of diet, nutrition, environmental toxins, and infections as a cause of illness. Its primary focus assesses the way these factors influence both the digestive, immune and endocrine systems.
Functional medicine places priority on the following:
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Oxidative stress
• Toxic exposure and heavy metals
• Weakness in the immune system
• Hormones and neurotransmitters
• Psychological constancy and the mind-body connection