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If your ideas truly change the nature of the material, I will be glad to acknowledge you in the text with your permission, of course. If your contribution is hugely significant, such as reviewing three or more chapters or helping in some important way, I will be glad to not only acknowledge you, but to also send you the next edition at a discount or courtesy when your ideas take effect. Third, I keep abreast of new literature by constantly perusing new research and advancements in the health sciences.

Having been successful in three separate doctoral programs in the health sciences, I have learned not only to master large amounts of material but to also separate and integrate different viewpoints as appropriate.

By Purpose, scope, recommended implementing these quality control steps, I hope to create a useful text companion resources and advance our professions and practices by improving the quality The purpose of this book is not to serve as of care that we deliver to our patients. Readers and perceptions, and skills. Virtual groups and internet forums—such as those instructors using this book are encouraged hosted by International College of Human Nutrition and Functional to use whichever additional resources they Medicine at ICHNFM.

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When in doubt, or if the physician is not a specialist in the treatment of a given severe condition, referral is appropriate.

These notes are written with the routine "outpatient" in mind and are not tailored to severely injured patients or "playing field" or "emergency response" situations; consult your First Aid and Emergency Response texts and course materials for appropriate information. These notes represent the author's perspective based on academic education, experience, and post-graduate continuing education and are not inclusive of every fact that a clinician may need to know.

Suggested doses—if any—are for adults not infants and children unless otherwise specified in context; the responsibility for appropriate dosing is of course that of the prescribing clinician in view of the patient's age, weight, overall state, hepatic and renal function, comorbidities, polypharmacy, etc. Updates, Corrections, and Newsletter: When and if omissions, errata, and the need for important updates become clear, I will post these at the website InflammationMastery.

A reader might access this page periodically to ensure staying informed of any corrections that might have clinical relevance. This book consists not only of the text in the printed pages you are holding, but also the footnotes and any updates at the website.

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Language, Semantics, and Perspective: As a diligent student who previously aspired to be an English professor, I have written this text with great though inevitably imperfect attention to detail. Individual words were chosen with care.

I confess to knowing, pushing, and creatively breaking several rules of grammar and punctuation. Managing was chosen to emphasize the importance of treating-monitoring-referring-reassessing, rather than merely treating. Disorders was chosen to reflect the fact that a distinguishing characteristic of life is the ability to regularly create organized structure and higher order from chaos and disorder.

For example, plants organize the randomly moving molecules of air and water into the organized structure of biomolecules which eventually take shape as plant structure—fiber, leaves, flowers, petals.

Similarly, the human body creates organized structure of increased complexity from consumed plants and other foods; molecules ingested and inhaled from the environment are organized into specific biochemicals and tissue structures with distinct characteristics and definite functions. For example, a motor vehicle accident that results in bodily injury, for example, is an example of an external chaotic force, which, when imparted upon human body tissues, results in a disruption disorder of the normal structure and organization that previously defined and characterized the now- damaged tissues of the body; likewise, an autoimmune disease process that results in tissue destruction is an anti- evolutionary process that takes molecules of higher complexity and reverts them to simpler, fragmented, and non-functional forms.

Also under this heading of Semantics and Language, I will make readers aware of the following additional facts. First, I tend to write very long sentences, both in general and at times when I want to connect two or more complex ideas; rather than be dismayed or discouraged by this occurrence, readers are encouraged to read these longer sentences more than just once and to engage actively, perhaps by asking, "Why is DrV making an effort to connect these ideas?

Second, I create new words and phrases as needed; an index of some of these is provided toward the back of the book, whereas some of these new terms are self-explanatory, e. When possible, I strongly prefer to use single words when discussing concepts, rather than multiple disparate words for singular concepts. Integrity and Creativity: I have endeavored to accurately represent the facts as they have been presented in texts and research, and to specifically resist any temptation to embellish or misrepresent data as others have done.

While I offer explanations, I intentionally resist simplifications, except when one simplification might facilitate the comprehension of a more complex phenomenon, or when such a simplification might facilitate the conveyance of information from clinician to patient. I have allowed this text to be unique in format, content, and style, so that the personality of this text can be contrasted with that of the instructor and reader, thus enabling the learner to at least benefit from an intentionally different — and intentionally honest — perspective and approach.

Linearity, Nonlinearity, Redundancy, Asynchronicity: Although the overall flow of the text is highly linear and sequential, occasionally I place a conclusion before its introduction for the sake of foreshadowing and therefore for preparing the reader for what is to come. Likewise, for the sake of information retention— or what is physiologically understood as synaptogenesis—important points are presented more than once, either identically or variantly. For the sake of efficient use of space I have tried to minimize redundancy; however, in a few locations, redundancy of text and images proved necessary as—for example—viewing the same diagram within two different conversations allows the reader to gain a more profound understanding of the concepts by viewing them from two different contexts.

Bon Voyage: All artists and scientists—regardless of genre—grapple with the divergent goals of perfecting their work and presenting their work; the former is impossible in the ultimate sense, while the latter is the only means by which the effort can create the desired effect in the world, whether that is pleasure, progress, or both.

With time, I will make future editions more complete, consistently passionate, and either more or less polemical. I hope you are able to implement these conclusions and research findings into your own life and into the treatment plans for your patients. Thank you for engaging with this work, and I wish you and your patients the best of success and health.

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Given that this book is available on an open market, lay persons who read this material should discuss the information with a licensed medical provider before implementing any treatments and interventions described herein. I am due to start med school next semester and thanks to you and all those who have taught you, I'll be way ahead of the curve.

Thank you for your passion for teaching with integrity! I am still digesting most of it. I feel I have learned quite a bit already yet also feel I have barely scratched the surface. Vasquez, Thank you for all you do. Your conference was simply amazing.

No one wanted to leave the room. I met medical professionals and very interesting lay people who were stimulated and invigorated to change their lives and the lives of others. I am in awe at your intellectual integrity and veracity. Best of luck to you in all of your future endeavors. I consider this book to be an essential addition to any health care practitioner who wishes to operate within the realm of Function Medicine.

Please be aware that this book is dense in its content, and its plus pages are full of deeply insightful information. I think Dr. Vasquez is one of the most prolific functional medicine contributors and books such as this should cement his reputation as such. Always good to be with you and look forward to seeing you soon. Hope we can spend more time then. Breaths of fresh air. I know you can't undo it all, but think about how many people would be worse off if it wasn't for your wonderful knowledge being shared with all us docs.

Things that I have learned from you have changed peoples' lives for the better. Exciting concepts on functional medicine. Thanks Dr. Alex Vasquez and team!

Vasquez you crushed it! It was definitely worth every penny and can't wait to go back next year! Your confidence in a program you believed in. I miss your live classes where we would get off topic on a clinical pearl.

I miss your way of teaching in a laid back atmosphere that made me feel comfortable, not intimidated. I just needed to let you know, this program is not the same, I am almost done, otherwise, I would have bailed out!

I am grateful for the last 18 months I did have with you at the helm. You ignited in me my passion for learning again. You sparked the minds of all of us with your enthusiasm.

Don't ever let anyone take that away. It has given birth to your new endeavor, and we will follow where you lead. Enjoy your new surroundings and celebrate your new beginnings. I know I look forward to what is ahead. Thanks so much. Lots of material ready to implement Monday morning! Congrats to Alex Vasquez on a herculean job very well done!

I really enjoyed all of the speakers, but your lectures were by far the most useful for implementing ideas into my clinical practice. And the most entertaining. It is a treasure. The best book in my library.