How to Embrace a Root Cause Approach to Your Health and Longevity

Send us Fan MailIn this energetic podcast Dr. Rodney and Karen talk about how Functional Medicine takes a root cause approach to reversing disease and aging backwards.It's important to look at the main systems in your body and how they interact rather than focusing solely on isolated symptoms.Which systems are the most important then?1. Digestive systemMost complex and important systemBreaks down and digests foodAssimilates life-giving compoundsKeeps out microbes and undigested foodHOW? Eat real food; avoid processed food and environmental toxins.2. Immune systemDefense and repair systemFight infections and cancer Maintain balance without creating low-level inflammation or inflammagingHOW? Food that is anti-inflammatory; Optimal levels of vitamins/minerals; exercise; good sleep; restorative practices like prayer, meditation, etc.3. Energy systemThe mitochondria in each cell must convert food and oxygen into ATPMust handle the ROS or reactive oxygen speciesKeeping the engine clean and tuned-upHOW? Intermittent fasting; exercise; red light laser, hot-cold therapy4. DetoxificationDetoxification processes are ongoing: liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, digestive and lymphLiver - bile; Kidney-flushes waste; Lungs-discard carbon dioxide; skin sweats out toxins; Digestive-waste;HOW? Process, poop, pee, perspire5. Endocrine system (Neurotransmitters, hormones and peptides)Feedback loops for communication Hormones like a symphony - work together - Support optimal hormone interactionHOW? Diet;exercise; reduce stress; phytochemicals, herbs; adrenal support6. Circulation and lymphatic systemHeart and blood vessels - lymphatic-parallel system to get rid of wasteLymphatic flow depends on drinking water and movementHOW? Lifestyle; for lymphatic: hydration; deep breathing; cold exposure and sauna; dry brushing; 7. Musculoskeletal systemBones - StrengthMuscles- metabolism Strength trainingHOW? Great food (building blocks); weight training; gentle movement with purposeFunctional Medicine works in every system to get you to your healthiest and to boost your longevity.Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropracticOur website is: https://www.stancechiropractic.com/podcastPlease rate us and write a review!