Functional Medicine

When symptoms persist, we look at the whole picture

Functional medicine is for people with persistent symptoms or chronic conditions who need a broader evaluation. We analyze the factors that can influence how symptoms evolve and build a personalized treatment plan, with recommendations tailored to your needs.

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Longevity Clinic perspective

Beyond isolated symptoms

Functional medicine is an approach centered on identifying and addressing the underlying factors that can contribute to the onset or persistence of a health issue, not just managing an isolated symptom.

We view the body as a system in which diet, sleep, stress levels, physical activity, medical history, genetic factors and environment can influence health. An integrated evaluation can help understand how these elements intersect for each person.

This approach emphasizes individuality, tailored recommendations and monitoring progress over time. In functional medicine practice, the model is described as patient-centered and inspired by systems biology, precisely to analyze the relationships between biological processes, lifestyle and environment.

Who it is for

It may be time for an evaluation if…

You experience persistent fatigue, without a clear explanation.

You have bloating, digestive discomfort or irregular bowel movements.

You have sleep problems and wake up without energy.

You have trouble concentrating or a sense of "brain fog."

You feel that prolonged stress is affecting your physical state.

You have several symptoms that, at first glance, don't seem to share a common cause.

You want an evaluation of your lifestyle, metabolism and the factors that can influence your health.

How we can help

A personalized approach to your health

Individualized evaluation

Each person has a different biological, medical and lifestyle context. The evaluation starts from your symptoms, history and the factors relevant to you.

A whole-body perspective

We analyze the relationship between diet, sleep, stress, physical activity, metabolism, medical history and other factors that can influence health.

Personalized recommendations and monitoring

Depending on the evaluation, we may recommend interventions regarding diet, lifestyle, supplementation, therapies or collaboration with other specialties, as well as a plan to track progress.

Step by step

How the evaluation works

The doctor reviews your symptoms, medical history, diet, sleep, stress levels, physical activity and the results of investigations already performed.

Depending on the context, the investigations that can bring relevant information for your case are recommended.

Results are interpreted in an integrated way, to understand the factors that can influence health and symptom progression.

You receive an individualized plan, which may include further investigations, and recommendations regarding diet, lifestyle, supplementation, therapies and collaboration with other specialties.

Contents

What the evaluation may include

8possible components

Extended medical consultation

Analysis of symptoms and medical history

Analysis of diet, sleep, stress and physical activity

Biochemical and metabolic testing

Digestive or hormonal investigations

Genetic testing, when relevant

Analysis of results from investigations already performed

Other targeted investigations, recommended based on medical context

Medical team

Our specialists

Our team brings together specialists from different areas, who jointly analyze symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and relevant investigations. This way, recommendations are as well tailored as possible to each person's needs.

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