CHANEY INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE REVITALIZING THE HEALTH OF WOMEN & CHILDREN |
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CHANEY INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE REVITALIZING THE HEALTH OF WOMEN & CHILDREN |
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Good nutrition provides the foundation for
good health. In a society such as ours where time and money
factor into most of what we do, our nutrition often gets
overlooked. In order for our bodies and minds to function at
optimum levels, they must receive the nutrients they need on a
cellular level. The most important and cost effective way to
acquire this healthy cellular building is not through
supplementation but through what we eat on a daily basis. Many
problems such as allergies, attention deficit disorder, type II
diabetes, headaches and fatigue can be greatly helped by making
nutritional modifications. Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine involves the use of plants/herb in
their various forms as medicine to help the body heal. The use of
plants as medicine dates back to the beginning of civilization
before the advent of drugs. Many of the drugs today are still
derived from plants. Botanicals, when used under the care and
direction of a trained professional are gentle, safe and
effective ways of treating many physical and emotional
imbalances. They can be taken internally in the form of pills,
tinctures, teas and food. They can also be applied to the body
externally in the form of salves, ointments and poultices among
others. Homeopathy
Homeopathy and Naturopathy are often thought to refer to the same discipline. However, more specifically, homeopathic medicine is just one of the many treatment options used by naturopathic physicians.
Bio-Identical (Natural) Hormone Replacement Therapy Hormone imbalance is quite common and often overlooked in treatment plans. Hormones dictate the rate at which metabolic activity occurs. Hormonal disruptions show with chronic inflammation, fatigue, weight problems, cancer, insomnia, heart disease and many other illnesses. Dr. Chaney will evaluate you for hormonal imbalance based on your history, physical exam and lab testing as indicated. Dr. Chaney will address those concerns specifically using botanical medicine, homeopathy, natural supplements and safe natural hormones. Common conditions treated include: thyroid irregularities, adrenal fatigue, menopause, PMS, blood sugar disorders, weight issues, rheumatic conditions and osteoporosis. Environmental Medicine As we age, pollution in our environment accumulates in our body affecting the liver, kidneys and brain causing a wide variety of symptoms. Toxic exposures to mercury, plastic, chemicals, and air pollution can be identified with lab testing and eliminated using natural means. Dr. Chaney's goal is to address these often overlooked environmental factors and create a treatment plan that is designed to restore harmonious balance and optimal function to the major players of our body: the endocrine, immune, and central/peripheral nervous systems. Lifestyle Counseling An important and unfortunately often overlooked aspect to our physical health is our emotional health. The complex interrelationship between physical and emotional health is undeniable. Most people have learned from experience that it is often a challenge for them to feel joy and excitement towards life when coping with illness whether it is an acute or chronic condition. It is also difficult for our bodies to feel good when we are having emotional or relationship difficulties. Health is the expression of the harmonious relationship between the body and mind. |
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