UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION PRACTICE
The Functional Nutritional Practice strives for an integrative view of the patient,
taking into consideration the interaction of all the systems in the body, emphasising
the relationships that exist between the biochemistry, physiology, emotional and
cognitive aspects of an individual to find the root cause of the problem, instead of
focusing solely on treating the symptoms. This approach is based on scientific data
and aims to prevent as well as treat diseases, promoting optimal health through
food, lifestyle and supplements, when necessary. It has five basic principles:
- Biochemical individuality (each organism is unique with particular nutritional
needs and imbalances, an individual metabolism and unique tendencies to
develop diseases.
- Patient centered care (an evaluation of the medical history, lifestyle, and diet)
using a system of antecedents - factors, genetic or acquired, that predispose
to illness; triggers - factors that provoke the symptoms and signs of illness;
and mediators - biochemical or psychosocial factors, that contribute to
pathological changes and dysfunctional responses.
- Nutritional balance and biodisponibility of nutrients (the importance of
nutrients supplies in balanced quantities and ratios to an appropriate cell
function).
- Health as positive vitality (maximum expression of physical, mental, emotional
and social well-being).
- Metabolic interconnections web (a tool that takes in consideration nutritional,
structural and hormonal imbalances, oxidative stress, gastrointestinal ecology,
detoxification of the body, immunological changes and body-mind interaction,
enabling the identification of organic imbalances).
In short, functional nutrition is a dynamic process that helps restore your body to
its best, ensuring health and wellness.
I would love to collaborate with you in this journey!
With best wishes of health and harmony,
Maria
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