Functional medicine goes to the root of the problem

Functional medicine practitioners aim to understand and relate a patient’s symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and activities to the cause of their illness. — TNS

The status quo of medical practice is so deeply rooted in society that most people would not think of treatment options other than drugs, in treating chronic conditions or preventing them altogether.

Healthcare as it is currently practised, is reactionary, i.e. you only seek medical attention when you experience symptoms and sickness.