Functional Nutrition is a scientifically driven, personalized approach to dietary intervention that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying biochemical imbalances contributing to chronic disease and suboptimal health. At ILISTEN, under the clinical direction of Dr. Harshavardhan Patwal, Functional Nutrition is employed as a core therapeutic modality, often in conjunction with integrative medicine, to facilitate comprehensive healing outcomes.
Unlike conventional dietary models, which typically emphasize generalized guidelines, Functional Nutrition is rooted in the principles of functional medicine — taking into account each individual’s genetics, microbiome composition, metabolic markers, lifestyle factors, and nutritional deficiencies. Through advanced diagnostic testing and in-depth patient assessments, customized nutritional protocols are developed to modulate inflammation, optimize organ function, and support cellular repair.
Clinical Applications:
Functional Nutrition is particularly effective in managing and reversing a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
Therapeutic Strategy at ILISTEN:
Each nutritional plan at ILISTEN is evidence-informed, incorporating whole foods, therapeutic supplementation, and lifestyle modifications aimed at restoring systemic balance. Dr. Patwal’s global training allows for a multidimensional approach, integrating Ayurvedic dietary concepts, TCM food energetics, and Western clinical nutrition to deliver interventions that are both culturally relevant and biologically precise.
Through Functional Nutrition, patients are empowered not only to manage their current symptoms but also to prevent disease progression, enhance vitality, and achieve sustainable well-being.
