The book begins with my own health journey through mitochondrial fatigue and how I overcame it with the functional medicine approach to diagnosis and treatment. The first two chapters discuss the basic science of the mitochondria and their involvement in cell defense, energy production, aging, and cancer. The following chapters deals with the avoidance of chemicals, pesticides, and toxins that poison the mitochondria, food to nourish them, supplements, and hormetic lifestyle changes. The next chapter details the functional medicine approach to patient's symptoms using lab testing to arrive at the diagnosis and treatment. The book concludes with a summary of actionable items that the reader can do at home.
If you suffer from chronic fatigue, excess fat that you can't lose, brain fog, or any number of symptoms, the answer might just lie deep in your cell called mitochondria. They are responsible to make energy called ATP for the cell to function. If they sense danger to the cell and to themselves, they will shut down ATP production and go into cell defense mode, resulting in generalized dysfunction of the most active cells like the muscles and brain. You can now reverse this process using a validated method by the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Chang has personally gone through a health journey of mitochondrial dysfunction and fatigue and by applying the methods in the book, he has fully recovered.
In his new book, Dr. Michael Chang outlines the pressing health concerns that arise from dysfunction of our energy-producing systems. With chronic diseases on the rise a new paradigm for understanding how to treat these conditions is imperative and Dr, Chang presents solutions to these real-world problems. He shows us how these problems develop and what can be done to assess and correct mitochondrial problems. I found the book a fascinating journey into an area we all would do well to learn more about.
Dan Kalish, Kalish Institute, IFM faculty
It was a privilege to interview Dr. Chang for my podcast The Energy Blueprint. I highly recommend picking up a copy of his book "Mitochondrial Dysfunction". I had an advance copy and found it excellent. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Ari Whitten, The Energy Blueprint
I have chronic fatigue and I'm getting better under the supervision of this functional medicine doctor. This book helps me understand the pathophysiology of my condition based on a holistic approach including nutrition and stress management. This book is a great investment for both patients and health professionals.
Ago Pedalizo, patient
Get your energy back with Dr. Chang's Mitochondrial Dysfunction to show you how. A must-read for those trying to improve or optimize their health.
Trevor Hausauer
A must-read for those seeking or practicing integrative medicine. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking solutions to their health challenges with integrative medicine.
Lisa Wong, L.Ac Healing By Design
Dr. Chang's Mitochondrial Dysfunction is written in such a way that the layman is able to understand and put into practice this highly technical medical topic. He uses his own experience healing himself from a debilitating medical condition as the guide to help others do the same. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to maximize their health and get rid of fat, fatigue, and brain fog.
Dr. Liz Bataille
