Dr. Ana Moreira - Portugal
Abstract of the presentation
Advanced Medicine: Let’s Unify Health!
Branch: Other (Integrative Medicine)
The future of medicine is unfolding before our eyes, driven by an urgent demand for more effective, personalized, and sustainable healthcare solutions. Under the theme “Advanced Medicine: Let´s unify Health!”, this text explores a forward-looking medical model grounded in the principles of integrative and regenerative medicine.
At its core, this approach views the human body as an interconnected, self-regulating system capable of healing when given the proper internal and external conditions. Functional and integrative medicine provide a foundational philosophy for advanced medical practice, combining the best of conventional medicine with scientifically validated complementary therapies to treat the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Integrative medicine places emphasis on the patient–practitioner relationship, personalized treatments, and a proactive approach to health maintenance and disease prevention. Root cause analysis, lifestyle interventions, nutritional optimization, stress management, and detoxification strategies are central components. This supports the belief that chronic disease cannot be resolved through symptom management alone, but requires a deep understanding of systemic imbalances.
Regenerative medicine aims to restore structure and function to damaged tissues and organs. This field encompasses cellular therapy, tissue engineering, gene editing, and biologically active compounds that stimulate the body’s intrinsic repair mechanisms. The ultimate goal is not merely disease management, but healing and rejuvenation. Regenerative strategies hold a particularly valuable place in advanced medicine due to their biochemical and systemic effects.
In conclusion, advanced medicine—beyond futuristic technologies—is characterized by a shift in mindset: toward biological optimization, system-based care, and empowering the body’s healing intelligence. Integrative and regenerative medicine offer potent and versatile tools that bridge the gap between conventional interventions and the body’s inherent capacities. By embracing such modalities, clinicians are not only treating disease but also redefining health—and the very future of medicine itself. Let us unify the concept of health worldwide, through clear demonstrations of science in the field of advanced medicine.
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Ana Moreira holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Porto and completed postgraduate studies in Climatology and Hydrology, specializing in Thermal Medicine. She also holds a Master's degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine (Madrid, Spain). She began studying and researching other medical approaches in 2007, including Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Neural Therapy, Medical Ozone Therapy, Homeopathy and Homotoxicology, Orthomolecular Medicine, Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, Bioenergetic Medicine, and Consciousness Science, among others. She also studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Psycho-Neuro-Immunotherapy. It was in this context that she created the Center for Integrative Medicine in Porto, where she coordinates a team of more than two dozen healthcare professionals. She is a trainer in the field of integrative health and lectures at seminars and conferences, both nationally and internationally. She regularly conducts retreats at national hotels and is the author of the book "How Not to Get Sick: The 8-Week Plan of Integrative Medicine." Dr. Ana Moreira is also President of the Portuguese Society of Integrative Medicine and a member of the executive committee of the European Society of Integrative Medicine.
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