The 5 Roots of Functional Health
Segments Defined
Root Causes - A system-by-system analysis of various conditions and diseases utilizing functional medicine perspectives to describe and educate on each epidemiology. Functional health’s goals are not simply to quiet the symptoms, but to relieve the symptoms at the root cause. Health education and coaching review potential lab tests and uncover analyses pertinent to each condition.
Hunt and Gather - analysis of products and brands consumers can apply to make health-conscious choices while shopping. Recommendations are based on functional nutrition applications rooted in the item’s nutritional quality, additives, and organic aspects. Product coaching provides algorithms for a healthier nourishment regimen.
Functional Apothecary - An informational guide to a recommended supplement regimen. This education focuses on companies that follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), have high standards of manufacturing quality control, undergo raw ingredient testing, review ingredients for evidence-based effectiveness, and have a positive track record and transparency.
Brain and Brawn - The “Brain” segment references evidence-based research and educational sessions geared toward describing the role of functional health, functional medicine, and functional nutrition pinpointing the root cause or finding supplementation to provide optimal health and wellness. “Brawn” offers educational descriptions and wellness coaching in the theories of functional exercise, body movement, and strengthening options to apply to daily function or in the gym.
Fare Table - Healthy informational strategies when the consumer needs to dine or eat foods away from home. The “Fare Table Approved Label” will be given to establishments offering nutritious menu options focused on improving the foods offered, facilitating healthier eating through promotion, exhibiting healthy portion control, and implementing other environmental changes (source of seafood for example). This segment and subscription option also entertain options to enact when dining at picnics, parties, and holidays that comply with functional nutrition parameters.
DISCLAIMER - The following information is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Nothing contained in these topics is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.