Doctor Quote by Mark Hyman
““This is also known as patient-centered health care, rather than disease-focused medicine, and it is a fundamental underpinning of functional medicine—a revolutionary new way to understand the underlying causes of disease and how our genes, our environment, and our lifestyle interact to determine health or disease.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Functional Medicine Overview, Mark Hyman, 2015
Health should focus on the whole person, considering genetics, environment, and lifestyle, not just disease symptoms.
In simple terms: Whole‑person health over disease‑focused care.
Key Takeaway
Address lifestyle, environment, and genetics together.
Themes
health
holistic
prevention
personalization
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- patient counseling
- wellness programs
- public health policy
- clinical practice
- research design
Key Concepts
functional medicine
systems biology
gene‑environment interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance immediate disease treatment with long‑term wellness?
- What lifestyle factors most influence your health?
A Different Perspective
May overlook acute medical needs in favor of broad lifestyle changes.
