Unlocking Respiratory Resilience Through Functional Medicine

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Article written by Dr Michelle Clark Naturopathic Doctor Clinical Education Manager, FxMed

Published 1 September 2024

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives?

Winter months challenge respiratory resilience, generally prompting us to rely on standard immune support methods such as vitamin C, zinc, echinacea and other herbal support. While beneficial, true respiratory robustness can include a more comprehensive approach. Functional medicine expands beyond basic immune boosters, diving deeper, into interconnected mechanisms impacting respiratory health, from environmental exposures to metabolic functions. Factors such as lifestyle, environmental toxins, nutritional status, gut health and cellular energy production collectively influence the body’s respiratory defences.

In this article, we explore three additional strategies – addressing mould exposure, optimising the gut-lung axis and enhancing mitochondrial function – to fortify respiratory resilience comprehensively during colder seasons, helping patients achieve sustainable wellness through targeted supplementation and lifestyle interventions.

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