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We advocate for preventative healthcare, emphasizing on health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, and patient empowerment. We bring to our patients the best of integrative primary care as well as the most cutting-edge regenerative aesthetic therapies.
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Integrative Treatment Modalities
Integrative Modalities
Functional Medicine San Diego
Functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, integrative approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease by using advanced diagnostic testing. Functional medicine practitioners look at each individual as a whole and address the underlying causes of complex chronic disease. It is a preventative approach that focuses on overall wellbeing by addressing biochemical individuality, physiology, genetics, environment, and nutrition. Functional lab testing through specialty labs is in-depth and specific blood, stool, urine, saliva, and hair sampling to assess and monitor the body’s function and integrity. It provides a better understanding of the underlying biochemical, nutritional, hormonal, microbial imbalance, etc. Functional lab testing can be use to evaluate liver function, autoimmune makers, cardiovascular makers, hormonal changes, genetic predisposition toward disease, toxins (heavy metals, mycotoxins, and environmental toxins), oxidative stress, gut permeability, metabolic dysfunction, maldigestion, malabsorption, inflammation, chronic infections, dysbiosis, micronutrient deficiencies, food sensitives/intolerance, gut immune function, etc. Types of functional lab testing available at our center include advanced cardiovascular panel, cortisol awakening response, comprehensive blood panels, comprehensive digestive stool analysis, DUTCH plus (comprehensive hormone panel), environmental toxin testing, environmental allergy testing, genetic testing, heavy metals testing IgE/IgG food antibodies, intestinal permeability assessment, metabolic analysis profile (organic acids), small bacterial overgrowth, neurotransmitter tests, micronutrient panel, and neurotransmitter tests.
Integrative Modalities
Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition is an important aspect of health and wellness, and a personalized diet plan is an essential component of nutritional counseling. Proper nutrition is required for development, tissue maintenance, energy production, repair, healing, immune defense, insulation, chemical reactions (enzymatic, hormonal, etc.), and a variety of other physiological activities. According to the CDC, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, accounting for about one-tenth of the population; 88 million American adults have prediabetes, accounting for around one-third of the population. Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, cognitive impairment, endocrine disorders, obesity, birth abnormalities, infertility, neuropsychiatric disorders, delayed wound healing, and decreased energy are some of the health concerns linked to poor nutrition. As a result, learning about proper nutrition and its role in the body is critical for preventing and delaying chronic diseases. In a nutritional counseling session, factors such as food allergies/hypersensitivities, metabolic function, and nutritional status, as well as health goals (weight loss, weight gain, prenatal and postnatal care, eating disorders, etc.) are evaluated to create an individualized dietary plan for the patient to achieve their health goals. Benefits of clinical nutrition counseling include work toward your specific health goals, develop healthy eating patterns, understand the best diet for your health condition, learn about healthy food choices, learn how to optimize your nutritional intake, address specific nutritional deficiencies, manage food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, change personal habits and behaviors around food, manage eating disorders, optimize digestion, optimize immune function, improve sleep quality, improve sleep quality, improve energy, improve concentration and cognitive function, achieve your weight loss goals and maintain a healthy weight, manage chronic disease through dietary changes, manage heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, manage insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Integrative Modalities
Injection Nutrient Therapy
Nutrient therapy is an effective treatment option recommended for the replacement of essential nutrients, correction of deficiencies, and for other therapeutic effects, such as improving immune function, improving antioxidant status, reducing oxidative damage, decreasing bronchospasm, improving fatigue, etc. This method of nutrient therapy is effective, especially when there are conditions of the gastrointestinal tract that compromise nutrient absorption, such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), etc. IV nutrient therapy can also be utilized for other health conditions, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, adrenal fatigue syndrome, metabolic syndrome, PMS, stress, cognitive impairment, etc.
Integrative Modalities
Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine, often known as herbal medicine, is based on treating illnesses with medicinal plants or plant extracts. Botanical medicine is prescribed for various health conditions ranging from anxiety to gastrointestinal disorders. This therapeutic modality is safe, appropriate, and effective in promoting health and wellness. Botanical medicine is available in various forms, including capsules, pills, tinctures, teas, syrup, essential oils, and ointments, containing plant seeds, barriers, roots, bark, flowers, and extracts for their bioactive chemicals with definable physiological activities. According to the CDC & WHO, nearly 1 in 5 adults report taking herbal supplements in the U.S, and 60% of the world’s population relies on herbal medicine. Pharmaceuticals used today may contain active ingredients derived from herbs such as codeine, ergotamine, pilocarpine, digoxin, morphine, quinidine, scopolamine, aspirin, etc. It is essential to see a healthcare practitioner for herbal products to evaluate indications, contraindications, and appropriate dosage. Botanical medicine bioactive compounds include alkaloids, anthraquinones, bitters, cardioactive glycosides, coumarins, carotenoid, flavonoids, glycosides, isoflavones, polyphenols, mucilage, salicylates, sesquiterpenes, tannins, triterpenoid, and saponins. Botanical medicinal properties include adaptogen, antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antiplatelet, anodyne, anxiolytic, demulcent, nervine, uterine tonic, vasodilation, venotonic, and vulnerary.
Integrative Modalities
Holistic Counseling
A holistic counselor supports, empowers, and provides personalized attention to help identify and achieve your health goals to become the best version of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Holistic counseling is an effective modality to work through cognitive distortions, negative thought patterns, self-destructive behaviors/habits, emotional difficulties, mental disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), past trauma, grief, toxic relationships, stress management, social isolation, loneliness, insomnia, etc. Holistic counseling uses psychotherapy to improve mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. A holistic counselor helps you develop and carry out a plan to overcome the barriers to achieving your health goals. Helps you explore new skills, strategies, and how to implement them to overcome barriers to achieving your personal growth. Guides you to become more self-aware and understands your needs, strengths, weaknesses, habits, beliefs, values, passions, talents, gifts, abilities, etc. Listens with compassion and empathy providing you with personalized attention and a support system that is non-judgmental and thriving. Understands the concept of mindset, habits, problem-solving, behavioral changes, assertive communication, mindfulness, positive mindset, goal setting, etc. Understands your struggles and gives you the space and time to grow and achieve your health goals in a supportive environment. Refers you to the right professionals for a comprehensive approach to achieving your health goals. Is your accountability partner who provides support, motivation, and step-by-step guidance to achieving your health goals. Mental and emotional wellness counseling include develop a healthy state of mind, identify destructive thought patterns, improve focus and concentration, improve cognitive function, reduce mental fatigues, manage stress, anxiety, and depression, reduce the feeling of social isolation, become emotionally resilient, regulate your emotions to prevent psychological projection, learn the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behavior, work through unresolved traumas, improve self-awareness, improve self-esteem and confidence, learn mindfulness, gratitude, and self-motivation skills Identify and utilize your talents, strengths, passions, gifts, and abilities, become aware of your needs, values, and beliefs Identify and challenge core beliefs and assumptions, develop positive beliefs and self-compassion. Social wellness counseling benefits include develop peaceful and and loving relationships, increase assertiveness, learn how to set boundaries, improve communication skills, learn the essentials of a healthy relationship, identify toxic relationships, develop conflict resolution strategies, learn how to give and receive constructive criticism, balance the need for self-care in a relationship, communicate your needs and feelings honestly and directly, bring out the best in your partner, establish a deeper connection in relationships, recognize other’s emotions and understand their feelings, become mentally and emotionally resilient in the face of adversity, and learn how unresolved trauma effects your relationships.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many processes throughout the body, affecting our overall health and wellness. Both men and women naturally experience a decline in hormone production with age. Various other underlying causes of low hormone production need to be evaluated and addressed before considering hormone replacement therapy. These underlying conditions include but are not limited to: low-functioning pituitary gland, environmental and lifestyle factors, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid disorders, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune conditions, and toxins. Decreased hormone production as we get older is a natural phenomenon that leads to many health complications for both men and women. These natural hormones include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone; BHRT can play an integral role in replacing hormones the body produces naturally. These hormones are derived from plant sources and are chemically identical to the naturally existing hormones in our body. BHRT is a newer and safer hormone replacement therapy. Traditional hormone replacement therapy came with its risks and harmful side effects. The complications with traditional hormone therapy lie within the chemical differences from the body’s natural hormones. This difference makes it difficult for the body to clear excess hormones that create health complications. Bioidentical hormones are recognized as the body’s natural hormones, and they are excreted normally. BHRT for women: BHRT is an alternative therapy to supplement the body’s natural hormones for age-related decline, particularly for women going through perimenopause or menopause. Decreased hormone levels can manifest into many health conditions affecting overall wellness. BHRT helps restore hormone levels and alleviates symptoms of menopause such as: fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia, low libido, mood changes, memory loss, night sweats, painful intercourse, sleep issues, vaginal dryness, and weight gain. BHRT for men: middle-aged men more commonly experience hormonal imbalance such as low testosterone, which negatively affects their health and quality of life. Symptoms associated with men’s hormonal imbalance are frequently experienced during a stage referred to as andropause. BHRT is used to restore hormone levels and assist in alleviating symptoms of andropause such as: decreased strength, depression, fatigue, gynecomastia, hair loss, insomnia, irritability, low libido, lower motivation, memory loss, night sweats, urinary problems, and weight gain.