Guest guest Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hey all, This discussion is the first time I ever heard of functional medicine. What is it, and who practices it? " " <al wrote: On Sep 13, 2005, at 10:21 AM, Danny Johnson wrote: The idea that there is something dirty inside of you that can be cleaned is a very attractive idea in the holistic marketplace. I think that many people do liver and colon cleanses because of the idea rather than any real need. > It seems to me that people like to do liver cleanses for more > subjective reasons rather than > the outcome clinical testing: > - Some have had a history of drug/alcohol abuse or poor dietary habits > - Trying to pass a urine drug test > - Others have some stubborn health issue and try a " liver detox " as > part of their search for > wellness. > - For health maintenance many people do spring fasts or cleanses. > Hmm, it's liver/ > gallbladder season too, how nice -- Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Chinese Herbal Medicine offers various professional services, including board approved continuing education classes, an annual conference and a free discussion forum in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 http://www.functionalmedicine.org/index.asp < wrote: Hey all, This discussion is the first time I ever heard of functional medicine. What is it, and who practices it? " " <al wrote: On Sep 13, 2005, at 10:21 AM, Danny Johnson wrote: The idea that there is something dirty inside of you that can be cleaned is a very attractive idea in the holistic marketplace. I think that many people do liver and colon cleanses because of the idea rather than any real need. > It seems to me that people like to do liver cleanses for more > subjective reasons rather than > the outcome clinical testing: > - Some have had a history of drug/alcohol abuse or poor dietary habits > - Trying to pass a urine drug test > - Others have some stubborn health issue and try a " liver detox " as > part of their search for > wellness. > - For health maintenance many people do spring fasts or cleanses. > Hmm, it's liver/ > gallbladder season too, how nice -- Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Chinese Herbal Medicine offers various professional services, including board approved continuing education classes, an annual conference and a free discussion forum in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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