Vitamedicine

Book excerpt: Vitamedicine is personalised health care with a core set of philosophies, principles, and practices. Vitamedicine looks at the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and focuses on the person’s individual needs. It aims to address the underlying causes of disordered health and promote optimum health. There are 4 parts to Vitamedicine: Foundations for Optimising Health and Wellbeing. Part 1. Vitamedicine introduces Vitamedicine and the 12 Pillars of Vitamedicine. Part 2. Nutritional Medicine provides an overview of 38 vitamins, minerals, and various nutrients, along with probiotics. It delves into the functions of these nutrients and probiotics, as well as their uses and clinical applications. Part 3. Herbal Medicines provides an overview of 40 herbal medicines, presenting a snapshot of information about their actions, uses, and clinical applications. Part 4. Lifestyle Medicine provides an overview of over 20 lifestyle medicines and their impact on overall wellbeing, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.