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With chronic diseases accounting for the majority of healthcare costs and morbidity, the functional medicine approach offers a preventative and long-term care model. While conventional medicine is highly effective for acute care and life-threatening conditions, chronic illnesses are often faced with life long medication interventions rather than options that can improve their quality of life. For example, a person with a diagnosis of depression may be prescribed SSRIs without

Your gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses and plays a vital role in digestion, nutrient absorption, hormone balance, metabolism, immune function, brain health, inflammation regulation, and even bone strength. When balanced, it supports energy, mood, and resilience; when disrupted, it can contribute to chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, and digestive disease.