There is a huge demand for effective health solutions, but our modern medical system is not equipped to supply them broadly and affordably. The problems we face in modern society are largely caused by obesity, which leads to issues like diabetes and kidney failure, resulting in significant healthcare costs.

The medical community has been slow to embrace supplementation, despite many doctors personally taking supplements, indicating a disconnect between personal beliefs and professional recommendations.

Throughout history, people are good at solving problems, but they often focus on the wrong problems, spending 95% of their effort on solutions rather than identifying the right issues to address.

People often overlook the benefits of innovation by focusing solely on existing problems, which can hinder progress and optimism.

Many people attempt to solve problems that either don't exist or are not the root cause of the symptoms they experience, often due to insufficient problem definition.

Medical knowledge is increasing at an unprecedented rate, with new research published every minute, making it challenging for doctors to keep up with the latest information and treatments.

The half-life of medical knowledge has drastically decreased; today, half of what a doctor learns in medical school becomes outdated within just a few years, necessitating continuous learning.

Functional medicine emphasizes identifying and treating root causes of health issues, rather than just managing symptoms with medications.

Functional medicine emphasizes the importance of a systems-based approach to health, integrating both conventional and alternative practices for better patient outcomes.