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functional medicine

American  
[fuhngk-shuh-nl med-uh-sin] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl ˈmɛd ə sɪn /

noun

  1. individualized medical care that recognizes the interactions between genetic and environmental factors and between the body's interconnected systems.


Etymology

Origin of functional medicine

First recorded in 1990–95

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“This vote shows the momentum shifting,” said Will Cole, a podcaster and functional medicine practitioner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

“Yes thank you so so much for giving a voice to this topic,” commented functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole.

From Salon Oct. 17, 2024

EST, please join me and esteemed Dr. Frank Lipman, leader in functional medicine, for an IGLive talk on: building immune resilience in the time of COVID-19. @franklipmanmd ....

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2020

My child was diagnosed with Crohn's several years ago and our functional medicine doctor had us feed him only organic, non-gmo foods, and use reverse osmosis water for cooking and drinking.

From New York Times Jul. 25, 2017

My close inner circle are yogis, meditation practitioners and functional medicine doctors, a nd a core group of women who support each other and our dreams.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2011

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