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Why Lifestyle Matters: Functional Medicine’s Holistic Approach

October 30, 20241 min read

The Power of Lifestyle in Health

Our lifestyle choices profoundly influence our health, yet they are often overlooked in traditional healthcare. Functional Medicine places lifestyle at the core of its holistic approach, empowering patients to take charge of their well-being.

The Link Between Lifestyle and Disease

Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management are critical components of health. Functional Medicine explores how these factors contribute to both the development and prevention of chronic diseases.

Functional Medicine’s Holistic Framework

Functional Medicine practitioners evaluate lifestyle factors alongside medical history, creating a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s health. This enables the development of personalized strategies for lasting well-being.

Practical Lifestyle Changes

Small, sustainable changes can lead to significant health improvements. Functional Medicine guides patients in adopting practical habits, such as balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and effective stress management techniques.

The Role of Education

Functional Medicine empowers patients through education, helping them understand the connection between their lifestyle choices and health outcomes. This knowledge fosters long-term commitment to positive changes.

Embracing a Holistic Approach

By addressing lifestyle factors, Functional Medicine offers a powerful path to improved health, helping patients achieve balance and prevent chronic diseases.

“Your health is an investment, not an expense.” — Unknown

Take control of your health today. Discover how Functional Medicine’s holistic approach can transform your lifestyle and improve your well-being.

Dr. Dewald Jurgens
QUALIFICATIONS / BOARDS
December 2003 MB.ChB

University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South-Africa

October 2014 Canadian College of Family Physicians (CCFP)

Top Ten academic achievement award at
Stellenbosch University.

Dr. Jurgens has over 19+ years of experience practicing as a family physician in South Africa, Ireland, and Canada.

As a doctor, he understands the importance of full-spectrum health care and has the knowledge to provide the best treatments for his patients.

By having years of experience under his belt, as well as experience in different countries, Dr.Jurgens is better equipped to be able to ensure his patients well- being, while drawing on the unique medical perspectives that each location

offered to him.

In addition to his experience in family medicine, Dr. Jurgens also has ER experience which allows him to recognize and respond to medical emergencies quickly and effectively.

Dewald Jurgens

Dr. Dewald Jurgens QUALIFICATIONS / BOARDS December 2003 MB.ChB University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South-Africa October 2014 Canadian College of Family Physicians (CCFP) Top Ten academic achievement award at Stellenbosch University. Dr. Jurgens has over 19+ years of experience practicing as a family physician in South Africa, Ireland, and Canada. As a doctor, he understands the importance of full-spectrum health care and has the knowledge to provide the best treatments for his patients. By having years of experience under his belt, as well as experience in different countries, Dr.Jurgens is better equipped to be able to ensure his patients well- being, while drawing on the unique medical perspectives that each location offered to him. In addition to his experience in family medicine, Dr. Jurgens also has ER experience which allows him to recognize and respond to medical emergencies quickly and effectively.

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