The Evidence
We are in the midst of an epidemic of chronic disease that threatens the health of our people and the economic well-being of our nation. Systems-based care and strong therapeutic partnerships are required to address the dysfunctions that arise when genetic susceptibility, environmental exposures, and unhealthy lifestyles intersect—as they do in varying ways for most people. Functional medicine is designed to meet just this challenge—to help practitioners and patients recognize, manage, and prevent the interconnected web of dysfunction that is at the foundation of chronic disease. For more information on the evidence for functional medicine, please click on the links below.