Functional
Health Medicine
–Why is it
Needed
Functional
Health Medicine
-Why is it
Needed
Functional
Health Medicine
-Why is it needed?
The global prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing year-on-year, and functional medicine presents a promising and replicable model for reversing this trend.
In the near future, functional medicine is likely to become more commonplace within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), as traditional medicine strugg les to cope with the epidemic of chronic diseases. Traditional General Practitioners (GPs) are trained in the “what” of medicine, but not the “why”.
By contrast, functional medicine takes a systematic approach, aiming to identify the root causes of symptoms, rather than simply treating or suppressing them.
The global prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing year-on-year, and functional medicine presents a promising and replicable model for reversing this trend.
In the near future, functional medicine is likely to become more commonplace within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), as traditional medicine strugg les to cope with the epidemic of chronic diseases. Traditional General Practitioners (GPs) are trained in the “what” of medicine, but not the “why”.
By contrast, functional medicine takes a systematic approach, aiming to identify the root causes of symptoms, rather than simply treating or suppressing them.
Functional medicine offers a fresh perspective on healing, by focusing on addressing the root cause of illness, as opposed to merely managing the symptoms.
The financial demands of the NHS are currently unsustainable, and require a radical new approach to care delivery. While the government has increased funding, the system remains under pressure. Urgent action is needed to shift towards a new care model, one which prioritizes partnership with patients to identify the underlying causes of their ailments, with reduced reliance on medication.
Partnership working between the NHS, patients, and businesses presents an opportunity to make the NHS more sustainable. A major focus on health promotion can save money in the long term, and alleviate the burden on healthcare professionals.
Functional medicine offers a fresh perspective on healing, by focusing on addressing the root cause of illness, as opposed to merely managing the symptoms.
The financial demands of the NHS are currently unsustainable, and require a radical new approach to care delivery. While the government has increased funding, the system remains under pressure. Urgent action is needed to shift towards a new care model, one which prioritizes partnership with patients to identify the underlying causes of their ailments, with reduced reliance on medication.
Partnership working between the NHS, patients, and businesses presents an opportunity to make the NHS more sustainable. A major focus on health promotion can save money in the long term, and alleviate the burden on healthcare professionals.