The UK's Chronic Illness Challenge: The Rise of Functional Medicine in a Strained NHS System
In the United Kingdom, an increasing number of people seeking relief from chronic illnesses find themselves at the threshold of a healthcare system grappling with its own ailments. The National Health Service (NHS), once the beacon of public healthcare, is now perceived as beleaguered and dysfunctional, especially when it comes to managing long-term health conditions[1]. This gap in the healthcare system is gradually being bridged by private healthcare practitioners, notably those trained in the...