Functional Medicine Approach to Health

Susan Payrovi, MD

Susan Payrovi, MD, is a physician practicing Integrative and Functional Medicine at Stanford’s Center for Integrative Medicine.

A fundamental definition of Functional Medicine might read: When the Primary Care Physician develops a clear understanding of the patient’s lifestyle and habits to uncover those attributes that could cause or contribute to the patient’s current ailment, the doctor has the opportunity to remedy the causes with the patient, rendering any pharmaceutical treatment of the symptoms temporary.

Dr Payrovi says that understanding someone involves the interplay of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.  Her therapies include lifestyle habits, natural supplements, and complementary therapies.  Dr. Payrovi’s discussion points are,

  • How lifestyle can affect health and well-being.
  • Nutrition
    • Whole foods, plant-based diet
    • Vegetables and fruits
    • Beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds
    • Whole grains, good fats, and fiber
  • The microbiome
  • Benefits of fasting
  • Further thoughts on diet
  • Exercise
  • Sleep
  • Stress management
  • Environmental toxins
  • Supplements
  • Complementary therapies

Dr Payrovi provides thorough coverage of the factors involved in a life of well-being and longevity.  It lays the foundation for your selection and intelligent interaction with healthcare professionals.

Please read carefully the information below the presentation. It contains essential links that can make this endeavor a personal experience.

Content link: Stanford’s Susan Payrovi, MD, on Functional Medicine Approach to Health (youtube.com)

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