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Functional Medicine is a new paradigm of healthcare that recognizes the importance of addressing underlying causes of disease. Functional medicine practitioners work with each patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. They use laboratory testing to identify nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, microbial infections and other factors that may be contributing to chronic illness. Unlike other approaches, functional medicine always considers any past history of stress, infections, genetic vulnerabilities, environmental exposures and lifestyle choices which may have played a role in the development of your present health challenge. By addressing these underlying causes, we can help you achieve optimal health and well-being.
Functional medicine lifestyle recommendations include personalised nutrition plans, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, proper movement, sleep and stress-management techniques, all of which improve bio-individuality and promote optimal health.

Functional medicine works by addressing the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, focusing on the fundamental environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors that influence health. Doctors partner with patients to identify specific imbalances in bodily processes-such as nutrient absorption, hormone regulation, or cellular function-that may be causing disease. Program is customized to the individual and often includes therapeutic diets, nutritional supplements, lifestyle counseling to restore health and prevent chronic issues.

Functional medicine addresses the root causes of a wide range of health issues, including:
– Digestive Disorders: IBS, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, reflux, constipation, and food sensitivities.
– Autoimmune Diseases: Rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus.
– Hormonal Imbalances: Thyroid conditions, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, and testosterone deficiency.
– Cardiometabolic Health: Hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes/pre-diabetes.
– Neurological & Mental Health: Migraines, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline.
– Skin Conditions: Eczema, acne, psoriasis, hives, and chronic rashes.
– Complex Chronic Illnesses: Long Covid, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
– Pediatric Health: ADHD, autism, allergies, gut health, and asthma.

A Functional Medicine doctor is a medical doctor who has received specialized training in functional medicine and holds the IFMCP (Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner) certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine. IFMCP is a gold standard in functional medicine training. These doctors focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, rather than just treating symptoms. Most functional medicine doctors take a thorough history of your health from birth to the present to understand the full context of your life and medical background. They may monitor standard vital signs and biomarkers, ask detailed questions about your lifestyle and health behaviors, perform an advanced physical examination, and recommend advanced lab tests that helps find out the root cause of disease. Gathering this comprehensive information allows the practitioner to gain a complete picture of your health and provide care that is personalized and effective.

No. A Functional Medicine doctor focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, aiming to resolve underlying issues. In contrast, your general physician or specialist primarily manages health conditions using pharmaceuticals and other conventional interventions.

Dr. Menka Gupta* is a pioneer in functional medicine and the first Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) in Singapore. With over 25 years of international clinical experience, she began her functional medicine journey in 2012 when she completed the AFMCP program, and became an IFM Certified Practitioner in 2019 through the Institute for Functional Medicine (accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). Her training includes a Fellowship in Precision Medicine & Epigenetics (USA), certifications from the American Academy of Anti-Aging and in Functional Blood Pathology (USA), and membership in the Epigenetic Society (USA) and the British Society of Ecological Medicine. She also holds a Master’s degree in Personalised Nutrition from CNELM, Middlesex University (UK), and an MBBS with MRCOG Part 1 (UK). She has previously worked in gynaecology in London Hospitals and NUH, Singapore

Integrative medicine combines conventional treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies to support whole-person wellness and prevention.
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of health issues by looking at factors like nutrition, gut health, hormones, genetics, and lifestyle.
To learn more, read this detailed comparison of integrative vs functional medicine

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