Building bridges for a healthier future
The Swiss Institute for Environmental and Functional Medicine (IEFM) plays a central role in bringing together experts from different areas of healthcare and research.
The importance of environmental and functional medicine
The Swiss Institute for Environmental and Functional Medicine (IEFM) views the growing importance of Functional Medicine and Environmental Medicine as forward-looking, interdisciplinary approaches in modern healthcare. These innovative disciplines offer a holistic and personalised perspective on human health that addresses the complex challenges of the 21st century. Through their focus on prevention, individual factors, and environmental influences, they contribute significantly to a more comprehensive understanding of health and disease. The integration of these approaches holds great potential for more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient healthcare for the benefit of the entire population.
Holistic Approach
Functional and environmental medicine take into account the interactions between body, mind and environment, which leads to a more comprehensive understanding of health and illness.
Focus on Prevention
These approaches emphasise prevention, which can lead to a healthier population and reduced healthcare costs in the long term.
Personalised Treatment
By taking individual factors into account, these disciplines enable customised therapies that can be more effective than standardised treatments.
Environmental Awareness
Environmental medicine helps to understand the increasing health effects of environmental factors and to take preventive action accordingly.
The importance of dialogue and building bridges
Through diverse activities, IEFM creates a dynamic environment for the exchange of ideas, the development of new concepts and the promotion of co-operation.
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4th and 5th October 2024 · Basel, Switzerland
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