Functional Medicine
Patient-Centered Care
The Functional Medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address chronic disease and promote optimal wellness.
Functional medicine asks how and why illness occurs, and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.
This patient-centered approach is respectful of each individual patient’s preferences, needs, and values, and then ensures patient compliance. When the patient is an active participant in the development of their therapeutic plan it gives them more control of their own well-being, and they are more likely to make sustained lifestyle changes.
Functional Medicine treatments include a combination of nutrition and lifestyle modification, natural supplements, health coaching, lab testing, and education of the patient, which empowers them to take charge of their own health.
Why Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine has its roots in European traditions. Our specialty in health care is German Naturopathic Metabolic Internal Medicine – or what is now known in America as “Functional Medicine”. Functional Medicine is, in essence, German Naturopathic Family Medicine.
Lifestyle Choices
Many of the chronic diseases commonly associated with aging are caused largely by lifestyle choices.
These diseases include:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Alzheimer’s disease
A lifestyle program is recommended for individuals with many of the conditions listed above, as well as those with other health problems such as:
- Stress-related disorders
- PMS
- Other hormone-related symptoms
- Fatigue
- PCOS
- Menopause
- Conditions related to overweight / obesity
Fundamentals of Functional Medicine
The path to optimal health begins with:
- Knowledge of a healthy lifestyle
- Balanced eating habits
- Regular physical activity
- Appropriate nutritional supplementation with condition-specific nutrients
- Stress management for internal balance
- Sleep for proper mind / body functioning
The information in this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. None of the services or products offered are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Diet and nutrition are an inexact science and results obtained are not always constant or predictable. The dietary and nutritional information or recommendations that may be advised are not prescribed. *Dr. James R. Bowman ND does not represent or claim to conduct the activities of a medical doctor such as diagnose illness, issue Rx prescriptions or medications or perform surgery. Each user of this website must make all decisions for themselves related to their own health and well-being, with regards to the information presented herein. We fully support your choice to always seek a second opinion from your primary medical physician or other healthcare provider.
