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Services we provide for prevention and wellness:: Our objective is to help our clients maximize quality of life through the development of customized wellness programs that address nutrition, fitness, psychology, and hormone balancing. We believe wellness is a state of being where one is in harmony psychologically, mentally, and physically. In today’s society many succumb to the everyday pressures of daily life which takes a toll on overall health and well-being. Most people do not consume an adequate array of wholesome foods, and thus suffer from improper nutrition, weight gain, and the consequences of an over-consumption of nutrient-poor foods. Many people get an inadequate amount of exercise, or if they do exercise, do so improperly, thus increasing their risk of injury. Most people suffer from an inordinate amount of stress. Occupational, social, and financial stressors are the top three. These lead to undue illness and lost productivity. By crafting an eating plan, an exercise plan, and a winning psychology, one can expect to achieve greater levels of mental, physical, and psychological performance. Our team of professionals is the most comprehensive in the area, with board certified family physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical and consulting psychologists, clinical nutritionist, massage therapist, and exercise physiologist. HORMONE ASSESSMENT AND BALANCE As people age, they experience fatigue, decreased libido, loss of muscle strength and endurance, and more aches and pains, but you don’t have to accept this loss of vitality! We will measure your body’s hormone levels and formulate a unique treatment plan for you. We focus on thyroid disease, adrenal fatigue, and gender specific hormone balancing. With optimal replacement of bio-identical hormones (plant-derived hormones that are an exact match to what your body makes naturally), you will retain or recapture your zest for life. SMOKING CESSATION Smoking is the single most preventable cause of premature death! Our program offers an immediate resolution to your nicotine addiction with an anticholinergic injection to block your brain’s nicotine cravings. We combine this with prescription therapy, psychological counseling and training, and nutritional support. We will guide you through your transition to make you a non-smoker for life! To learn more, click on the smoking cessation link (coming soon). WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS Based on your body composition and metabolic rate, we will tailor a successful program to ensure rapid, safe weight loss. We will help you learn habits to maintain your healthier weight, with personalized attention and visits with registered dieticians, exercise physiologists, and physicians. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Our mission is to integrate mind, medicine and spirit. We offer medical psychology and psychotherapy, as well as treatment plans for stress management, adult and child weight loss, attention deficit disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship enhancement, and effective parenting. CLINICAL NUTRITIO NAL EVALUATION Our registered dietician will perform a thorough dietary history and make recommendations that are specific for you needs. Consultations are tailored for weight loss and wellness goals, as well as for disease specific needs, such as diabetes, hypertension and other chronic illnesses. ALCAT testing The Alcat Test is a blood test that identifies foods and chemicals that can cause problems, such as migraines, aching joints, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, hyperactivity/ADD, asthma, and obesity. This lab test is drawn in our office, takes about 2 weeks for the results to return. You cannot take antihistamines or oral steroids for 2 weeks prior to this testing. SPECTRACELL TESTING Vitamin deficiencies aren’t just a reflection of diet. Since we are all biochemically unique, nutrient deficiencies will vary from patient to patient, and do not necessarily correlate directly with nutrient intake, even among those with similar health conditions. Many factors beyond diet determine whether nutrient function is adequate. These include biochemical individuality, genetic predisposition, absorption and metabolism, age, disease conditions and medications. The spectracell blood test can check for over 25 vitamins, minerals, and overall antioxidant function. For most PPO insurance carriers there is a $75 copay. For some plans and for most HMO's, the service is not covered. Our stafff can help with your insurance questions. Arthritis, Parkinson's, alcoholism/substance abuse, behavioral disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue, macular degeneration, diabetes, immune disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and osteoporosis have been linked to nutrient imbalances. Studies published in 2002 in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm the connection between nutrient deficiencies and disease processes. Spectracell also has a test that is called LPP+ (Lipoprotein particle). This test takes a very detailed look into cholesterol particle size, indications of inflammation in your body, and other risk factors, such as increased insulin, homocysteine, C reactive protein levels, and helps physicians to better understand your risk for heart disease and other dangerous inflammatory disorders. This is often covered by medicare, and almost all PPO insurance plans charge a nominal copay. HMO plans and certain insurance carriers do not cover it, so please inquire about your cost when considering this testing. At Patients First, we are always looking for cutting edge tools and services to maximize your health potential. Please feel free to ask us what is new, and visit our website often!
Greg Berland, MD Berland@patients-first.com Ph. 813.569.6430 |
