Revolutionizing Health: Treating The Root Cause Of Disease For Longevity And Health With The Father Of Functional Medicine
25th Mar, 2024
Erica Lippy
Dr. Jeffrey Bland – World-Renowned Nutritional Medicine Expert, “Father of Functional Medicine”, and Founder of Big Bold Health. Dr. Bland, discusses the origins and principles of functional medicine. He explains the difference between traditional medicine and functional medicine, highlighting the limitations of the traditional medical model in addressing chronic illnesses. He also discusses the upstream approach in functional medicine, focusing on root causes and interconnectedness. He challenges the term ‘autoimmune’ and suggests that autoimmune diseases may be better understood as the body becoming less itself over time due to various environmental factors.
In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Bland and Erica Lippy discuss the importance of treating the root cause of health issues rather than just the symptoms. They highlight the connection between the gut and the immune system, emphasizing the role of the gut in overall health and longevity. Dr. Bland introduces the concept of immuno-rejuvenation and explains how diet and lifestyle can be used to optimize immune system function.
Dr. Jeffrey Bland’s career in health spans more than 40 years. He spent three decades in the natural products industry, working alongside other pioneers. A lifelong educator, Dr. Bland has traveled the world many times over in his role as the “father of functional medicine.” In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, Dr. Bland founded another educational nonprofit called the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. He is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as countless additional books and research papers.
His company Big Bold Health are on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations — the immune system. Through Big Bold Health, Dr. Bland is advocating for the power of Immuno-Rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level, often through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods.
Now let’s talk about this subject:
“Revolutionizing Health: Treating The Root Cause Of Disease For Longevity And Health”
Dr. Jeffrey Bland – World-Renowned Nutritional Medicine Expert, “Father of Functional Medicine”, and Founder of Big Bold Health. Dr. Bland, discusses the origins and principles of functional medicine. He explains the difference between traditional medicine and functional medicine, highlighting the limitations of the traditional medical model in addressing chronic illnesses. He also discusses the upstream approach in functional medicine, focusing on root causes and interconnectedness. He challenges the term ‘autoimmune’ and suggests that autoimmune diseases may be better understood as the body becoming less itself over time due to various environmental factors.
In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Bland and Erica Lippy discuss the importance of treating the root cause of health issues rather than just the symptoms. They highlight the connection between the gut and the immune system, emphasizing the role of the gut in overall health and longevity. Dr. Bland introduces the concept of immuno-rejuvenation and explains how diet and lifestyle can be used to optimize immune system function.
“Treating the cause, not the effect”
We Talk About:
- Introduction and the Origins of Functional Medicine
- Traditional Medicine vs. Functional Medicine
- The Birth of Functional Medicine
- The Future of Functional Medicine
- Functional Medicine Light: Basic Concepts
- What does it mean by upstream and downstream approach
- Why autoimmune diseases are on the rise
- The Upstream Approach in Functional Medicine
- Functional Medicine’s Exploration of the Gut
- Autoimmune Diseases and the Functional Medicine Perspective
- Treating the Cause vs. Treating the Symptoms
- The Gut and Immune System Connection
- Immuno-rejuvenation and the Importance of the Immune System
- Tests for Identifying Root Causes
- Empowering Ourselves to Take Control of Our Health
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