Functional medicine works best when it comes to addressing the root causes of health problems whether it be nutrition, sleep, exercise or stress.
In Cynthia’s case, it was essential for her to change her work routine. Hardworking as she was, her habit of reporting to work early and punching out late only wreaked havoc on her sleep schedule, allowing her only four to five hours of sleep a night. Fortunately, Cynthia was prepared to make the necessary adjustments for the sake of her health. She prioritized self-care, making changes to her nutrition intake, cutting down her work hours, getting more sleep, and walking daily to get some much-needed exercise.