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Questions Worth Asking

#18 Are you treating the patient or the disease?

Mar 25, 2019
Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Jennie Kruze, raises thought-provoking questions about treating the patient vs. the disease. Topics include the holistic approach to health coaching, evolving perspectives on healthcare expertise, and starting a wellness journey from an individual's current point.
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  • Functional medicine emphasizes treating the individual as a whole, not just symptoms.
  • Health coaching focuses on guiding clients to make realistic lifestyle changes for better health.

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Overview of Functional Medicine and Health Coaching

Functional medicine focuses on treating the individual as a whole person rather than just symptoms or diseases. The approach emphasizes making small, sustainable changes to improve overall health and well-being. This methodology mirrors the concept of coaching in business settings, where the focus is on the whole person rather than isolated issues.

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