The Root Cause That Isn’t Being Addressed
Functional medicine has been a significant movement in healthcare, focusing on the root cause of illness by treating the patient holistically rather than just addressing symptoms. It operates under the principle that by identifying and addressing these root causes, practitioners can support the body in restoring health. However, while functional medicine is a big step in the right direction, it often lacks a critical component: an understanding of our energetic and spiritual nature. This missing piece may indeed be the root cause that isn’t yet being addressed.
This holistic perspective is one reason why I chose to become a Naturopathic Doctor rather than a Nurse Practitioner or Medical Doctor. Naturopathic medicine not only emphasizes identifying root causes and using natural therapies but also honors the Vis Medicatrix Naturae – the body’s innate healing force. This concept, often overlooked in functional medicine and certainly in conventional medicine, is like the tuning of an instrument; when our vital force is in balance, the entire system functions harmoniously. However, when it falls out of tune, similar to a guitar out of tune, it can create ripple effects throughout our organ systems, affecting health and vitality.
Quantum medicine, which recognizes that our consciousness and energy fields are deeply interconnected with our physical bodies, builds on this principle. Ancient medical systems like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Unani, along with more contemporary approaches such as German New Medicine and Homeopathy, have long understood this. Louise Hay’s book, "You Can Heal Your Life," also speaks to this concept: our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions can either support or hinder our health.
When the root cause of imbalance is an untuned vital force, therapies that address both the physical and energetic bodies—such as reiki, homeopathy, Bach flower essences, and acupressure—can be highly effective. When combined with supportive physical therapies like nutrition, yoga, and breathwork, these practices create a truly integrative healing experience. By supporting the balance of this vital force, we can promote deep shifts in health that go beyond symptom relief to support body, mind, and spirit alignment.
At Nurses for Natural Health, we are committed to this truly integrative approach. By empowering nurses to work with both the body and energy fields, we help bring harmony to our clients’ lives. This vision goes beyond the limitations of functional medicine to embrace a paradigm where holistic healing is fully possible, helping clients find balance in the most profound ways.