The diagnostic differentiation between the psychosomatic and somatopsychic illnesses is illustrated and the disclosing technique is described. This chapter is of special interest not only for physicians, but for psychotherapists as well. The typical diagnostic and therapeutic course of events in a practice of Functional Medicine is presented in a separate chapter, followed by a listing of particularly valuable therapeutics in the treatment of chronic diseases, and by an explanation of the therapeutic application of homeopathic complexes, nosodes, herbs. Interpretation of possible adverse reactions to these therapeutics is included. Judiciously selected case histories illustrate the points of special significance.
Separate chapters are devoted to nutrition, exercise and environmental factors.
Finally, the author shares with the readers his own broad concept of the contemporary socio-political world conditions, as they relate to medical care. An extensive bibliography is intended to be of value to inquisitive searchers for additional knowledge. Although conventional medicine saves lives in major acute infections and injuries, current conventional medicine offers very little of outstanding benefit to those with chronic disease. Twenty-first century medicine will utilize bioenergetics. Functional medicine provides the foundation for understanding and using bioenergetics.