Integrated Center for Nutrition, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Ayurveda
Nutrition
Nutritional Approach and Philosophy
Paulette uses the Functional Medicine (FM) approach to help patients recover from illness or to reach a higher state of wellness. The goal of functional medicine is to understand the root of the symptoms or disease and offer recommendations to improve each individual’s health. The process of understanding comes through extensive information gathering, physical observation and nutritional testing. While it is true that genetic predisposition can play a major role in disease development, predisposition does not have to result in its manifestation. The sooner one starts making positive changes, the more likely a person will prevent persistent health problems. It is well-known that the development of disease is greatly influenced and perpetuated by our environment. Environment can be defined as anything that impacts our body’s chemistry such as emotions (i.e. excess anger, stress); diet that causes nutritional deficiencies or excesses, physical activity level, too much medication, caffeine or alcohol, and exposure to pesticides, pollutants, and toxins. Using the Functional medicine approach an individual can learn how to support their own body's needs by proper diet, supplements, herbal medicine, and detoxification. Creating a life that promotes emotional and spiritual balance is strongly encouraged.
Who Can Be Helped?
This is a partial listing
Women's Issues
Fertility
PMS
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Pregnancy
Lactation
PCOS
Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Metabolic Syndrom
Obesity
Autoimmune Disorders
Lupus
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Crohn's/Colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic constipation
Celiac disease
Cardiovascular
Elevated Cholesterol
High Blood pressure
Immunity
Cancer
Food Allergies
Other services
Athletic diets for high school students
Food Plans for OA
Vegetarian/Vegan education and evaluation
Supplement and herbal evaluations
Services
Assessment & evaluation of health issues
Evaluation of drug-nutrient-herbal interactions
Evaluation of current supplement program
Nutritional Testing
Personalized nutrition program to include diet, supplements, and herbs as needed
Detoxification program
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Want more information on changing your life? Call us at 301-654-9369 or 301-802-0500.