Metabolic health is the foundation of overall well-being, influencing how effectively our
Metabolic health refers to how well your body generates and uses energy, encompassing processes like blood sugar regulation, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure. This goes hand in hand with heart health which focuses on the proper functioning of your cardiovascular system, ensuring that your heart and blood vessels operate efficiently. Functional medicine takes a holistic approach optimizing metabolism through personalized care, advanced diagnostics, and integrative therapies. We help you achieve optimal health, vitality and longevity.
Advanced Lipid Assessment
Elevated lipids can silently damage your body, often without noticeable symptoms. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, two of the leading causes of death in our country. High cholesterol with poor metabolic health is a leading cause of fatty liver disease which has many poor prognostic effects. Our preventative medicine protocol uses advanced labs and radiographic technology to diagnose and treat the hidden dangers of high cholesterol and poor metabolic health before they lead to serious health issues. We start with a very detailed history and use key determining factors and protocols to determine risk stratification. We employ the latest and most advanced diagnostic testing to evaluate your current risk and offer valuable insights into the ongoing disease processes within your body.
Our advanced lipid assessments go beyond standard cholesterol tests to provide a comprehensive picture of your cardiovascular health. We analyze lipid particle size and density, inflammatory markers, and genetic factors. We also use the latest in radiographic testing including Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT), CT coronary calcium score, and in our high risk patients, a Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA), to create a personalized treatment plan. Through lifestyle modifications, nutritional guidance, and targeted supplements, and sometimes use prescription medications, we aim to lower your lipid levels, improve your metabolic health and reduce your cardiovascular risk before your first event. This is critical. Preserving heart function means you get to live a more fulfilling, active life.
Blood Sugar/Glucose Regulation
Imbalanced blood sugar levels can cause a range of symptoms such as fatigue, inflammation and central obesity. Chronic blood sugar imbalances can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance and diabetes which significantly affect your health. Poor blood sugar regulation can disrupt your daily life, leading to constant fatigue (including that 2 pm afternoon slump), mood swings, brain fog and difficulty concentrating. It can also increase your risk of developing serious health conditions like heart disease, neuropathy, certain cancers and kidney disease making it challenging to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Our functional medicine approach goes beyond identifying the root causes of blood sugar imbalances, such as poor diet, stress, and lack of physical activity. We provide a comprehensive treatment plan that emphasizes the importance of diet for overall metabolic health and includes thorough education to empower you on your wellness journey. We utilize The Feel Good Gut Health course as a starting point. We often prescribe continuous glucose monitors to help you understand how what you are eating affects you metabolically. We offer personalized dietary plans, stress management techniques, and targeted supplementation, along with prescription medications such as semaglutide, Wegovy, or Zepbound, when needed, to help you achieve stable blood sugar levels, weight loss, and enhanced overall well-being.
Inflammation
Chronic inflammation can present with a variety of symptoms, including joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and skin problems. Inflammation is often an underlying factor in many chronic diseases, such as arthritis, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions and its roots are often found in poor gut health and diet.
Persistent inflammation can greatly impact your quality of life. You might experience constant pain and discomfort, reduced mobility, and an increased susceptibility to infections and chronic illnesses. This ongoing battle with inflammation can be exhausting and limit your ability to engage in everyday activities.
We aim to uncover the root causes of your inflammation through comprehensive testing and analysis. Our approach includes evaluating your diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposures to identify triggers. We then develop a personalized plan that may include anti-inflammatory nutrition, stress reduction techniques, and natural supplements to help reduce inflammation and restore balance to your body.
We are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal metabolic and heart health through personalized, integrative care. Contact us today to start your journey towards better health and well-being.
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