What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative Medicine is the combination or ‘integration" of the best of conventional medical practice with the best of complementary and alternative medical practices. It combines both natural and conventional therapies to help you to achieve the best possible health and vitality.Women's Health Consultations
Consultations include a review and assessment of "Lifestyle" parameters, including: nutrition, attitude, self-esteem, body image, rest, exercise and 'my time' in the context of a woman's personal "health goals". A brief medical history is taken, which includes: recent laboratory data, any existing health problems, current medications and supplement usage.
A treatment plan is then formulated to optimize health and vitality, and to minimize current health issues and concerns. It is strongly recommended that Treatment Plans be discussed with your primary care physician, prior to implementation, so that everyone on your "Healthcare Team" is in agreement.
Women's Health Consultations can cover a range of topics, including:
- Nutritional Supplement Programs
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Disease Prevention
- Disease Intervention
- Weight Reduction
- Osteoporosis
- Stress Management
- Integrative Adjuncts for Cancer
Lifestyle parameters, including nutrition, attitude, self-esteem, body image, rest, exercise and ‘my time', are assessed in the context of a woman's personal "health goals". A medical history is taken; which includes recent laboratory data, any existing health problems, current medications and supplement usage. A treatment plan is then formulated to optimize health and vitality, and to minimize current health issues and concerns.
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Nutritional Supplement Programs
Nutritional Supplement Programs are designed to complement healthy lifestyle programs (nutrition, rest, exercise, attitude, etc.) to maximize your health and vitality.Nutritional Supplement Programs at the Wellness Institute start with a consultation, during which a medical history is taken. This medical history includes your desired health goals, recent laboratory data, any existing health problems, current medications and supplement usage.
Lifestyle recommendations are always an important part of the plan. Programs are designed to improve your current health issues, avoid drug/supplement interactions and supplement duplications, and to meet your personal health goals in a cost effective manner. Only the highest quality nutritional supplements are recommended and sold at the Wellness Institute. It is strongly recommended that Treatment Plans be discussed with your primary care physician, prior to implementation, so that everyone on your "Healthcare Team" is in agreement.
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Lifestyle Coaching
Lifestyle Coaching is a program that helps you to achieve your personal health goals in the most effective manner and with minimum costs. A Mind-Body approach is taken with emphasis placed on Nutrition, Exercise, Attitude, Renewal, Life Involvement and Self-Esteem.Lifestyle Coaching is included in all Integrative Medicine, Women's Health and Anti-Aging consultations. As part of a Lifestyle Coaching program a medical history is taken which includes: your desired health goals, current lifestyle habits and preferences, recent laboratory data, any existing health problems, current medications and supplement usage. It is strongly recommended that Treatment Plans be discussed with your primary care physician, prior to implementation, so that everyone on your "Healthcare Team" is in agreement.
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Disease Prevention Programs
Disease Prevention Programs are consultations which focus on prevention of specific disorders that may be a part of your family history such as Cancer, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease and/or Arthritis.All Disease Prevention Programs include a review of your medical and family history (including recent laboratory data, any existing health problems, current medications and supplement usage), your desired health goals, and current lifestyle habits and preferences.
Recommendations are given to help you avoid these specific health concerns and to help you maximize your health and vitality. It is strongly recommended that Treatment Plans be discussed with your primary care physician, prior to implementation, so that everyone on your "Healthcare Team" is in agreement.
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Disease Intervention Programs
Disease Intervention Programs are consultations which focus on using an Integrative Medicine approach to treating specific health issues that you have been diagnosed with. They may include such disorders as Cancer, Diabetes, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease and/or Arthritis.All Disease Intervention Programs include a review of your medical history (including recent laboratory data, any existing health problems, current medications and supplement usage), your desired health goals, and current lifestyle habits and preferences.
Recommendations are given to help you alleviate these specific health concerns and to help you maximize your health and vitality. Recommendations include Healthy Lifestyle Programs (nutrition, rest, exercise, attitude, etc.), nutritional supplements and, occasionally, prescriptive medications. It is strongly recommended that Treatment Plans be discussed with your primary care physician, prior to implementation, so that everyone on your "Healthcare Team" is in agreement.