Functional Medicine & Holistic Health: Treat the Causes, Not the Symptoms
Conventional medicine often suppresses pain, inflammation, or symptoms.
Functional medicine, on the other hand, views the body as a whole and focuses on identifying and eliminating the root cause of the disease.
When combined with the concept of holistic health, this approach produces long-term health solutions that take into account not only physical but also emotional, mental, and environmental factors.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a health system that investigates the underlying causes of chronic diseases and is based on personalised and scientific data.
It analyses systems such as gut health, hormonal balance, toxic load, cellular energy production and genetic predisposition in a holistic manner.
With this approach,
- Frequently recurring ailments,
- Constant fatigue,
- Gut issues,
- Immune system weakness,
- Hormonal imbalances,
- Sleep and stress disorders, and many other chronic conditions are targeted.
Why is Holistic Health Important?
Health is not dependent on a single organ, disease, or test.
The body, mind, and environmental factors work together in a complex system.
The holistic health approach is based on optimising this system and activating the individual's own potential for healing.
Who is it suitable for?
- Individuals who have been struggling with chronic conditions for a long time
- Those who want to find the root cause instead of temporary solutions with medication
- Those with gut, thyroid, insulin resistance, or autoimmune disorders
- Those with recurring complaints such as hormonal imbalances, skin issues, or migraines
- Those with complaints such as fatigue, stress, insomnia, and mental imbalance
- Individuals who do not feel well but have ‘normal’ test results
How is it applied?
- A detailed health history and lifestyle analysis is performed.
- If necessary, advanced functional tests (blood, stool, urine, hormone tests) are performed.
- Microbiome balance, toxin load, and metabolic parameters are evaluated.
- A personalised health map is created.
- Nutrition, stress management, sleep patterns, exercise, and supportive therapies are integrated.
- Progress is evaluated through follow-up consultations throughout the process.
Pre- and Post-Operative Information
Before
- A detailed medical history is taken
- Food intolerances, environmental toxins, past infections, and information about gut health are inquired about.
- Lifestyle habits, stress levels, sleep, and psychological balance are analysed.
After
- A personalised health plan is prepared.
- A multidisciplinary process is initiated in collaboration with a nutritionist, functional medicine specialist, and, if necessary, a psychologist/physiotherapist.
- The process is dynamically updated through regular check-ups.
Frequently Asked Questions