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The Rise of Personalized Diagnostics
Interestingly, the future of diagnostics appears to be converging
with the core tenets of functional medicine. Emerging tools4such
as continuous glucose monitors, microbiome sequencing, and
AI-powered biomarker platforms4support individualized data
interpretation rather than population-based generalizations.
These technologies reflect the very ethos that functional medicine
has championed for decades: personalized, root-cause,
systems-based care.
This recalibration enables practitioners to identify imbalances
earlier, intervene more precisely, and support resolution rather
than lifelong management.
This recalibration enables practitioners to identify imbalances
earlier, intervene more precisely, and support resolution rather
than lifelong management.
Common Modalities in Functional Medicine
Functional medicine uses a wide array of tools and therapies,
including but not limited to:
● Comprehensive functional lab panels (e.g., hormone, stool,
micronutrient, organic acid testing)
● Therapeutic diets (e.g., elimination, Mediterranean, Wahls
Protocol)
● Botanical medicine and supplementation
● Detoxification support
● Mind-body practices (e.g., meditation, heart-rate variability
training)
● Environmental medicine (e.g., mold, heavy metals, EMFs)
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