Episode 32: What is Functional Medicine? Holistic Healing Explained
Do you want to learn how an approach to health not solely reliant on pharmaceuticals can improve your longevity and quality of life? In this insightful episode of the Holistic Wealth and Health Podcast, Jason Smith is joined by Dr. Robert Saper, holder of the Nancy J. and Michael F. Roizen Chair of Wellness and the Chair of Wellness and Preventive Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Saper, a Harvard Medical School graduate and renowned researcher, breaks down the concepts of wellness and functional medicine. With more than 80 peer-reviewed papers and decades of experience, Dr. Saper explains how these practices can address chronic health issues and improve overall well-being by focusing on the whole person.
Key Topics Discussed:
Defining Wellness and Functional Medicine: Understand the role of wellness in all aspects of life and how functional medicine addresses systematic imbalances to resolve chronic health issues
The Role of Lifestyle Changes in Health: Learn how making intentional lifestyle adjustments can significantly improve chronic conditions and overall health
The Power of Purpose and Meaning: Find your “why” to enhance health outcomes and longevity
Integration of Medicine: How the Cleveland Clinic combines functional and wellness medicine with traditional Western practices to provide a holistic approach
Evidence-Based Research: Learn through Dr. Saper’s research the importance of yoga to a growing body
