Functional Medicine and Targeted Nutrition for Healthy Eyes

In Chinese medicine there is a theory called "Root vs. Branch" (cause of disease vs. symptoms of disease). If one treats the root the leaves and the branch will be affected. Functional Medicine addresses the soil in which the roots rest. If the soil is good and healthy, the root will draw the right nutrients and be healthy. In the same manner, if our body's "soil" is healthy, we will be free of disease and better prepared to deal with the effects of trauma and stress. These stress factors may be physical stress, biochemical/ environmental stress, mental/emotional stress, and electro-magnetic stress.

By monitoring these exotoxins, one can target acupuncture, meditation, exercise, diet, lifestyle changes and nutritional supplementation properly to improve cellular metabolism and reduce stress on the eyes. Optimal functioning of the human body is foundational to one's eye health. If these toxins are not addressed, the body will be tilting towards acid pH, low minerals, poor digestion & absorption, and poor assimilation & metabolic functions. Degeneration, breakdown and loss of function are the end results.

Functional tests including blood, saliva, and urine - are reviewed with the patient. Dysfunctions and deficiencies are identified and a plan for correction may include acupuncture, detox therapies, nutritional supplementation, diet modification, exercise, and lifestyle changes are all recommended based on each individual case. Although we identify general patterns of imbalance, each person is different and has to be evaluated as an individual. For this reason, there is no such thing as a "cure-all."

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