Functional medicine is a whole-body, systems-based approach to health and wellness. It focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, rather than just treating symptoms. Instead of just looking at individual organs or isolated conditions, functional medicine views the body as an interconnected system, and it often integrates lifestyle changes (like diet, exercise, and stress management) to support healing.
 

Dr. Carolyn works with patients to understand their unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors and create a personalized treatment plan. They might use a combination of medical tests, patient history, nutrition, supplements, and mind-body practices.

The goal is to help patients achieve optimal health by identifying imbalances or dysfunctions that could contribute to chronic illness. It's a bit of a shift away from the more conventional “symptom-focused” approach to medicine.

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