The health approach of the 21st century is now Integrative/Functional Medicine.
Naturally, one of the most frequently asked questions by Healthtrack Clinic is "What is Integrative/Functional Medicine?"
Functional Medicine is an approach that aims to identify the underlying cause of the disease and focus on it, based on system biology. Every symptom or sign can arise from factors originating from very different systems at its core.
As seen in the graph, a diagnosis can result from multiple causes. For instance, various factors including inflammation can lead to depression. Similarly, a single cause like inflammation can result in a range of different diagnoses, including depression. The precise manifestation of each cause depends on an individual's genes, environment, and lifestyle. Only treatments that target the correct cause will provide lasting benefits beyond just suppressing symptoms.
At Healthtrack Clinic, we approach our clients in accordance with this fundamental principle. After detailed history-taking and evaluation processes, we provide personalized recommendations to support your overall health.
WHOLE-PERSON MEDICINE OR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE?
Whole-person/functional medicine is not an alternative approach. It is an approach that does not say "take this treatment instead of that treatment" and is divided into systems. The body's wholeness, which is evaluated by separating into many different systems such as cardiology, pulmonology, hepatology, gastroenterology, etc., is ignored by conventional medicine. However, there are always reasons from other systems behind the problem in any system. Therefore, solutions based on a whole-person approach will be much more permanent and effective.
The underlying root causes of chronic illnesses must be correctly identified and solutions that focus on complete healing must be developed. Rather than just healing the disease, producing solutions in line with the basic principles of whole-person/functional medicine with complementary approaches such as improving environmental factors, correcting nutritional mistakes, homeopathy, ozone therapy, necessary IV supports (IV Nutrition), chiropractic, and psychological support will be much more efficient.
DEALING WITH NON-HEALING ILLNESSES
Despite all the technological opportunities and newly developed special drugs under the scope of conventional medicine approach, unfortunately, chronic illnesses continue to increase significantly day by day. Patients who want to quickly find a solution or a ready prescription can quickly worsen their situation. A clear result cannot be obtained without going to the root cause and creating a personalized treatment that extends to the long term.
However, the main point to focus on is this: if you are not changing your lifestyle, not paying attention to your nutrition, leading a sedentary life, not having a quality sleep routine, or not taking the vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants that your body needs, even after taking medications or all technological interventions, it is not possible to achieve a good long-term health status.
It is very difficult to achieve a good state of health without changing our lifestyle, correcting our nutrition habits, taking the vitamins & minerals we need, powerful antioxidant supplements, and detoxifying supplements. Our health can only be continuously good by making these adjustments.
At Healthtrack Clinic, our goal is to focus on the question "how do we protect your health?" instead of "how do we treat the disease?" In our whole-person medicine approach, you are our focus, not the disease. Our priority is not to suppress the symptoms of your illness with drugs, but to work on eliminating the conditions that cause it.
