Upstream Signal Modulation #functionalmedicine #holistichealth #healthtips
In this monologue, Dr. Singh contrasts conventional downstream, symptom‑focused medicine with functional medicine’s upstream signal modulation approach. Using an iceberg metaphor, he explains that conventional care treats only the visible tip—symptoms—while ignoring the vast, hidden biochemical activity beneath the surface. He emphasizes the enormity of human biochemistry, citing “37 billion trillion” reactions occurring every second, and argues that disease arises when these complex processes go awry. Conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis, gut issues, autoimmune disorders, and cancer are presented as examples where conventional treatment stops at symptom relief, whereas upstream modulation seeks to address the underlying causes.
