Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine (also known as Nutritional Medicine or Complementary Medicine) is based on the principle that nutrients, including essential micronutrients, are required for the proper functioning of all the biochemical processes on which our bodies depend. Therefore, when treating symptoms or diseases, we look for the underlying causes of the symptoms.  Although there may be a genetic piece to the puzzle, mostly it is caused by nutritional and environmental factors. Hence when we reduce the impact of those factors,  your body heals itself. Integrated medicine is not simply a synonym for complementary medicine. Complementary medicine refers to treatments that may be used as adjuncts to conventional treatment and are not usually taught in medical schools. Integrated medicine has a larger meaning and mission, its focus being on health and healing rather than disease and treatment. It views patients as whole people with minds and spirits as well as bodies and includes these dimensions into diagnosis and treatment. It also involves patients and doctors working to maintain health by paying attention to lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, quality of rest and sleep, and the nature of relationships. Overall we use the following types of tests which help us to better treat your symptoms:

• Nutritional Testing
• Neurotransmitter Testing
• parasite
• environmental toxins
• Genetic Testing

This state of the art testing gives us a view into your genetic make-up and shows us ways to improve your overall health.  Consequently we are able to create a care plan for life.  We use epigenetics to help us understand why you are the way you are. Your genes impact how you make the proteins that keep you alive and genetic mutations affect the manner in which your body processes nutrients.