T E M K I N   N U T R I T I O N

Functional nutrition is an approach to health and wellness that emphasizes the use of food as a means to support optimal body function and prevent disease. Unlike traditional nutrition, which often focuses on calories, macronutrients, and general dietary guidelines, functional nutrition considers an individual’s unique biochemical makeup, lifestyle, and health history.

Temkin Nutrition has 5 core beliefs that help improve anyone’s quality of life

1. Personalization: Tailoring dietary recommendations to the individual's specific needs, genetic predispositions, and health conditions.

2. Holistic Approach: Considering the interconnectedness of different bodily systems and how diet impacts them. For example, how gut health can influence mental health or how inflammation can be reduced through specific foods.

3. Food as Medicine: Emphasizing nutrient-dense, whole foods that can have therapeutic effects, such as reducing inflammation, balancing hormones, or improving digestion.

4. Root Cause Focus: Identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms or health issues, rather than just treating the symptoms. For example, if someone has IBS, functional nutrition might explore potential underlying causes like nutrient deficiencies, digestive capabilities, and microbiome balance, rather than just focusing on eliminating foods or a purely dietary approach.

5. Dynamic and Adaptive: Recognizing that nutritional needs can change over time due to factors like age, stress, or illness, and adjusting dietary recommendations accordingly.

By curating individualized diets, lifestyle changes, and supplements we can restore homeostasis, aka balance, to the body. The closer the body is to homeostasis, the better we feel.