Environmental medicine, also known as clinical ecology, attributes many disorders to environmental factors. Common examples include certain foods, dust, pollens, moulds, exhaust fumes, heavy metals and so on.

Environmental medicine developed from research into allergies and sensitivities. Improved patient outcomes result from identifying problem chemicals, toxins or allergens through various testing procedures, minimizing exposure and then optimizing the patient’s nutrition, digestion, detoxification and immunity.

Common ailments which may be improved by an environmental medicine practitioner include asthma, hay fever, eczema, psoriasis, headaches, migraines, digestive disorders, depression, fatigue and arthritis.