Nutritional factors play a pivotal role in curing and preventing disease. Our approach to nutritional replacement is to teach guidelines to a healthful diet and replace only what is deficient with the most natural, bio-available forms using only the finest of clinical supplementation. We use advanced diagnostic tests to identify vitamin, mineral, amino acid and anti-oxidant deficiencies. We then tailor supplementation specifically to your body's needs, often using individually compounded formulations.
Metabolic Balance/Insulin Resistance Program
What is the aim of the metabolic balance/insulin resistance program?
This program restores optimal metabolic balance, gives you back your shape, lowers cholesterol and controls diabetes and pre-diabetes. Just like every other disease, excess body fat and weight gain are a result of imbalances in hormones, nutrition, mind and body and the presence of toxins in the bowel and liver. The main hormones responsible for weight gain are insulin, cortisol (the stress hormone) and thyroid. As we age, and other hormones decline, all people eventually become "insulin resistant". In times of stress, the stress hormone cortisol increases and adds to this picture. In this state, we store fat in insulin-dependent areas such as the lower abdomen, thighs, under arms and under chin. Hence, we find ourselves faced with "stubborn" weight and fat, which is resistant to calorie restriction and exercise.
What does the program consist of?
The program is a twelve week, individualized, non-calorie restricted, physician supervised program designed to restore an optimal balance of hormones and nutrients while reducing toxins and alkalizing the body. The process includes instruction on:
- 7-day intestinal cleanse and liver cleanse through diet modification and supplements.
- Nutritional supplements to increase insulin sensitivity, fat metabolism and muscle support.
- Exercise instruction to oxygenate the body and reduce acidity.
- Stress management and breathing techniques to reduce the impact of stress on metabolism.
- Individualized instruction on:
- how to balance meals with metabolically balanced recipes
- making healthy choices when eating out
- making choices while shopping and interpreting labels on food products
- optimal sources for sugars, fat, protein, carbohydrates and fiber
- optimal plate ratio (50% vegetables, 25% protein, 25% complex carbs)
- how to raise pH
Who would be a good candidate for this program?
- Patients with an unexplained weight gain with the aim of losing 10-20 lbs (HCG program is used for those with more weight to lose)
- Patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes (Insulin control 20-30% better after this program)
- Patients with high cholesterol (Cholesterol levels drop 20-30% with this program)
What's the first step?
The program begins with an in depth analysis of your current state of health to determine a baseline prior to making the changes that your body so desperately wants you to make. We then begin a gentle bowel cleanse (through diet and supplements) focusing on plant-based nutrition for the first 7-10 days, along with the introduction of multiple supplements prescribed to address your specific health challenges. Although the program reintroduces animal-based proteins by the second week, there is an option of continuing the program with plant-based proteins, for those with severe health challenges.
What does the program mainly focus on?
The program focuses on correcting hormone levels, nutritional deficiencies, bowel and liver toxicities and mind and body stresses as each of these factors contribute to a state of disease in the body.
What is the cost of the program?
Consultations are recommended on an individualized basis in weeks 1, 2, 4, 6 and as needed up to week 12. These are 45 minute consults at a cost of $75 each. Supplements are recommended as needed for your individual condition. For those in need of more rapid and aggressive weight loss, a physician consult will determine the appropriateness of calorie restriction or prescription medications such as HCG and phenteramine.
What kind of results can I expect?
The average weight loss in this program is 10 pounds/10 inches in the first six weeks, 20 pounds/15 inches in the first twelve weeks, without the use of HCG, phenteramine or calorie restriction.
Plant Based Weight Loss Program
What is the aim of the plant-based nutrition program?
Scientific data from the last 2 decades is showing that the best way to prevent and correct degenerative disease is to aim for the highest level of raw plant proteins possible, which raises the pH of the body. “The China Study” by Dr. T. Colin Campbell describes these findings in better detail; however the evidence for reversal and prevention of all inflammatory conditions (heart, brain, vascular system, bones, muscles, neurological system, skin) is compelling enough that major institutions like Cornell University and Cleveland Clinic have largely adopted plant-based programs. Our experience has been that when people adopt a predominately plant-based diet (raw or cooked), their health improves and conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, eczema and psoriasis improve drastically. We are also aware that correcting the immune system in cancer patients requires this kind of diet. The purpose of this program is to educate you about how to successfully integrate plant-based proteins into your nutritional program. With the knowledge comes the power to choose a better diet, so you may enjoy a longer and healthier life.
What does the program consist of?
The program focuses on reducing meat, fish, dairy, eggs, processed and refined foods (which increase acidity) and replacing them with vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts, seeds, sprouts and sea vegetables that provide nutrition at a cellular level. The general philosophy is “if men made it don’t eat it!” This program focuses on all the foods we CAN have rather than what we cannot have. The aim is to balance the body’s pH level so cellular energy and repair is optimized. An acidic internal environment contributes to internal inflammation, which leads to diseases and cancers. Eliminating these foods from the diet balances the pH within the body which leads to a healthier internal environment. Specific areas covered include:
- The data that supports plant-based nutrition
- The best sources of plant-based protein and where you get them
- Recipes that will allow you to maintain your essential amino acids and are delicious
- Recipes bursting with anti-oxidant/anti-inflammatory value based on data
Who would be a good candidate for this program?
This program is ideal for anyone interested in improving their quality of life, detoxifying the body, alkalizing the body and especially those with inflammatory conditions such as:
- skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema, rashes)
- heart, vascular conditions, neurological (hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke risk)
- intestinal conditions (colitis, irritable bowel syndrome)
- cancer and other immune dysfunction
- musculoskeletal conditions ( fibromyalgia, lupus, Sjogren’s, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis )
What's the first step?
The first step is a commitment to living a healthier life. The next is to gain the knowledge needed to make it happen. Realize that this is not a diet! This is an eating lifestyle. Realize that what you put into your mouth largely determines your state of health. When you are ready to begin, schedule a nutritional consultation to examine your current diet (via a food log). From there, the program is tailored to meet the nutritional needs of each individual patient. The program focus is on small changes rather than large drastic changes.
What does the program mainly focus on?
The program focuses on adding more plant-based proteins and even raw foods into the diet. One avenue is through raw fruit and veggie smoothies that contain raw, plant-based protein powders. The program also focuses on balancing the body’s pH level as that is also an important component of a healthy body.
What is the cost of the program?
45 minute consults cost $75 each. Patients report better success when the initial consultation is followed at week 3 and week 6 so that they get the opportunity to play with a few concepts every time. In each consultation, you will add to your fund of knowledge so you can choose how you modify your dietary program.
What kind of results can I expect?
Increased alkalinity in the body, reduced inflammation and body aches, improved metabolic profile ( lower cholesterol, insulin, glucose and natural weight loss), improvement in all symptoms of degenerative disease.
Super Food Program
What is the aim of the Super Food Program?
“Superfoods” are those vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts which contain a dense abundance of phytonutrients and anti-oxidants greatly exceeding the values in common vegetables and fruits. These are better described in the book “Superfoods” by David Wolfe. Examples of powerful superfoods include aloe, maca, cacao, goji, bee pollen, spirulina, blue-algae, hempseed, marine phytoplankton and coconut. These foods are raw and generally contain proteins and essential nutrients that cannot be obtained from a traditional diet. Superfoods actively work to maintain a healthy immune system and to mount healthy immune responses. With a well chosen, organic-based diet containing raw, plant-based fresh materials provided by superfoods, we stand a chance to improve our health in a way that has never been available in the past. The aim of this program is to educate and facilitate education about and the successful incorporation of superfoods into your current diet.
What does the program consist of?
The program consists of introducing raw, natural superfoods to the diet at a rate our bodies are able to handle. Because of the necessity of providing an individualized plan, the program is medically supervised.
Who would be a good candidate for this program?
Everyone should incorporate as many superfoods as possible into their diet for optimal vitality and health. Anyone with chronic degenerative disease such as hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer will benefit from the regenerative capacities of superfoods.
What's the first step?
The first step is an open mind and an appointment with our Director of Nutritional Programs for an analysis of your current eating program. A 3 day food log should be kept and brought with you to the first visit so that your current eating habits can be evaluated.
What does the program mainly focus on?
The program focus is on introducing superfoods into the diet mainly through fruit and vegetable smoothies and various recipes such as “Superfood Crunch Mix” and educating you to be the master of your own health by making the best possible food choices available. During your consultations, you will sample various superfoods, so you know which you like and which you do not.
What is the cost of the program?
45 minute consults cost $75 each. After the initial consult patients incorporate as many superfoods as they can through trial and error. Patients report better results with a follow up at 3 weeks and 6 weeks, adding 2-3 superfoods each time.
What kind of results can I expect?
Alkalinization and remineralization of the body, increased energy levels and libido, increased internal alkalinity, more joy and mental focus.
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