Our Treatments
Each person, each body is unique. Experience our fresh approach to living well.
We blend advanced medical research and practices with proven complementary therapies to help you achieve maximum health and well-being. Treatments are designed to work together while supporting your body’s natural and unique ability to heal.
Acupuncture | With origins in China well over 2,500 years ago, acupuncture has received tremendous attention in the past few years from numerous studies demonstrating its effectiveness in providing pain relief. Acupuncture uses sterile, hair-thin needles that are inserted into specific anatomical points in the body. Interestingly, this is a very relaxing treatment for some, and energizing for others. The needles are so thin, that they are barely perceptible. For effective relief of pain, or other diseases, it’s important to receive a consistent series of acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture has been used for fibromyalgia, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, smoking cessation, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma to name a few.
Biopuncture Therapy | Much like prolotherapy, biopuncture injections are natural treatments to relieve pain. Biopuncture uses micro-doses of natural medicines like arnica, chamomilla, echinacea, cuprum, vitamin B12, Traumeel and Zeel, to address the underlying cause of chronic pain and trigger your body’s self-healing process. Biopuncture can address multiple types of pain including, joint pain, muscle pain, neck, shoulder and back pain, as well as pain from sports injuries, whiplash, tendonitis, sacro-iliac pain and tension headache. With Biopuncture, chronic inflammation can be reduced, immune function improved, and general detoxification pathways cleared. Because the biotherapeutic injections are in micro-doses, there are no known side effects.
Chelation Therapy | Heavy Metal Detox, or Chelation Therapy, is the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body. At risk are people who are frequently exposed to larger amounts of chemicals including: pesticides (farmers, pest control), paint (auto mechanics, house painters, print shops), and hair dyes (hairdressers). Some patients are affected because they grew up near dump sites, or near rivers that were heavily polluted. Most have slower detoxification pathways and have more accumulation from everyday chemical exposure. Symptoms of heavy metal poisoning are neuralgias, increased sensitivies to perfumes or odors, headaches, and other symptoms.
After initial testing to determine the levels and types of heavy metals that may be present, nutrient recommendations and a schedule for chelation therapy will be made. Chelation for heavy metals is performed intravenously with agents designed to target the metal or metals that are at elevated levels.
Colon Hydrotherapy (Colonics) | This natural therapy provides a safe and effective method for removing waste from the large intestine to treat chronic constipation, assist in detox programs, and to provide relief from gas. Sessions generally last 45 minutes, although longer treatment times may be arranged in advance. Our patients find it to be a very modest and comfortable procedure.
A colonic provides relief by introducing warm, filtered water into the colon where waste is then softened and loosened. Natural peristalsis and abdominal massage performed by your therapist will help you to eliminate. A private toilet is attached to the hydrotherapy room for your comfort. If you have a medical question or concern prior to the procedure, a physician on staff would be happy to discuss your questions with you.
Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease | Thyroid disease is a commonly undiagnosed cause of obesity, depression, fatigue, constipation, hair loss and chronic pain. Our doctors are uniquely gifted in the detection of this disease. Many cases are only diagnosed after symptoms have been present for years. Our doctors are also able to treat it with natural forms of thyroid helping your gland work better on its own. The founder of IH, Dr. Alan Christianson, is currently co-authoring ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Thyroid’, due for publication in mid-2011.
Hormone Replacement Therapy | Our doctors focus on restoring hormones to the normal levels found in your mid 30’s. Our areas of expertise include: Testosterone, for both men and women, healthy levels of testosterone maintain peak sexual function, good energy levels and high exercise capacity. Testosterone can be restored by injections, topical creams, subdermal (under the skin) pellets, and sublingual (under the tongue) tablets. Estrogen, given only to women, estrogen stops hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and can reverse memory loss. It can also improve some headaches and sleep disturbances. We give this by subdermal pellets, topical creams, and sublingual tablets. DHEA, when this declines for men or women, the immune system becomes weaker and blood sugar becomes less stable. We give this by pill or topical cream. Progesterone, PMS, irregular periods, and painful menses are effectively treated by this hormone that is administered either by a topical cream or pill.
IV or IVMT | This is the therapeutic use of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants administered directly into the bloodstream. The advantage is that an IV can bypass the gastrointestinal system where many nutrients may get “lost” due to a poor digestive system. In addition, higher amounts of certain nutrients can be administered in a healthy, safe manner.
Natural Primary Care Medicine | From colds to chronic pain to hormone balancing, our physicians incorporate therapeutic, diagnostic, curative care and counseling to address your health care needs. We provide family practice or general practice (GP) services. Primary care services include routine physical exams, health promotion and disease prevention, diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses.
Natural Pediatrics | From healthy food and supplement options, to nurturing children’s developmental needs, our 360-degree approach to pediatric care empowers you to care for your children. We weigh the pros and cons of numerous therapeutic options, both conventional and alternative, to assure the right protocol is being followed. Rest assured, we care about your child as much as you do.
Nutritional Evaluation and Consultation | IH uses a personalized lifestyle program that evaluates the major facets of healthy nutrition, exercise, hormone balancing, stress management and nutritional supplements. We use the newest and most accurate technology known as bio-electrical impedance analysis, to monitor body muscle mass and fat, while measuring to within 10 calories your daily caloric requirement.
Platelet Rich Plasma | PRP is blood plasma containing concentrated platelets with growth factors which are vital to the initiation and acceleration of tissue repair. These proteins increase stem cell production to launch connective tissue healing, bone regeneration and repair, promoting development of new blood vessels and stimulating the wound healing process.
Prolotherapy | This is an innovative injection therapy that uses a solution of dextrose (sugar water) to increase blood supply and your own natural healing components to a specific area. Small amounts are injected into a ligament or tendon where it attaches to the bone, this creates a controlled inflammatory reaction encouraging that area of the body to heal itself.
Medications
For patients in acute pain or in certain types of disease states, certain prescription medications may be necessary until other therapies have healed the body and reduced the pain. This list includes some of the drugs that are used for pain control:
Over the counter (OTC) | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Aspirin, Motrin, and Aleve
Topical Corticosteroids | Cortaid and Cortisone
Acetaminophen | Tylenol, Aspirin Free Excedrin
Rx | Corticosteroids, Some opioid medications, Anticonvulsants (anti-seizure medications)
Supplements | We proudly offer the very best in vitamins and supplements for the entire family, each personally selected by our physicians.
Intravenous Micro-nutrient Therapy (IV-MT) - IV, or IVMT | is the therapeutic use of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants administered directly into the bloodstream. The advantage is that an IV can bypass the gastrointestinal system where many nutrients may get “lost” due to a poor digestive system. In addition, higher amounts of certain nutrients can be administered in a healthy, safe manner.
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