Functional Medicine, Holistic Therapies, Traditional Medicine

"In the UK, our healthcare system is brilliant at fixing problems when they arise - but it’s not so great at preventing them in the first place...."

In this episode of Chronic and Thriving, host Elaine dives deep into the concepts of holistic and functional medicine. 

Elaine shares her personal health struggles and how they led her to discover the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in healing. She explains the fundamentals of holistic medicine, which treats the whole person, and functional medicine, which focuses on identifying and addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Elaine discusses how these approaches can be transformative for those dealing with chronic conditions such as autoimmune issues, pain, and cognitive decline. She debunks misconceptions, highlights the significant role these medical disciplines are playing in leading hospitals, and introduces the resources available on her website, Avani Health, for those in the UK looking to explore these approaches further.

00:00 Introduction to Holistic and Functional Medicine
02:37 Understanding Holistic Medicine
04:07 Exploring Functional Medicine
08:54 Personal Journey with Graves Disease
11:19 Functional Medicine in Practice
16:23 Launching Avani Health
17:08 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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