Functional Medicine is an integrative, science-based healthcare approach that treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the bio-chemically unique aspects of each patient, and then individually tailoring interventions to restore physiological, psychological, and structural balance.

Functional Medicine focuses on understanding the fundamental physiological processes, the environmental inputs, and the genetic predispositions that influence health and disease so that interventions are focused on treating the cause of the problem, not just masking the symptoms.

There are seven basic principles underlying functional medicine which include the following:

• Science-based medicine that connects the emerging research base to clinical practice.

• Biochemical individuality based on genetic and environmental uniqueness.

• Patient-centered care rather than disease-focused treatment.

• Dynamic balance of internal and external factors that affect total functioning.

• Web-like interconnections among the body's physiological processes also affect every aspect of functionality.

• Health as a positive vitality, not merely the absence of disease.

• Promotion of organ reserve.

For more information please visit the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Longevity is the shift from “anti‑ageing” quick fixes to a preventative, data‑driven way of living which supports systemic health through optimised physiology and continuous adaptation to internal stressors such as hormones and external stressors such as the environment for a higher quality of life overall.

Longevity in short is progress that compounds: small, evidence‑based behaviours done daily, powered by effective, relevant formulations or well-designed tools that make life easier with little effort.

The market is saturated with shelf-stable, one‑size‑fits‑all formulas that favour long storage and mass production over clinical‑grade inputs, smart delivery, and person‑specific bioavailability, which is why results often disappoint and generic additives or incompatible actives can introduce avoidable irritation or risk .

Drawing on two decades in longevity and hormone medicine, Dr. Theodora insists on the right grade of raw materials, validated delivery systems, appropriate preservation, physiological pH, and cross‑active compatibility—standards she could not consistently secure through third‑party bases or pre‑made ranges.

Instead, she established a physician‑led process that leverages pharmaceutical‑grade compounding so actives are selected, dosed, and delivered for optimal efficacy.

Long‑standing, vetted supplier relationships underpin access to best‑in‑class inputs and methods, enabling fresh, potent formulations with traceable provenance and reproducible performance across real‑world conditions.