Being healthy isn’t just about the absence of illness.
Just ask the World Health Organization (WHO), who defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
This is in stark contrast to the style of medicine most Americans are familiar with; where (aside from scheduled check-ups) you only visit the doctor in case of emergencies, and patients are prioritized based on their need for immediate medical care.
But as we’re seeing in our country today, that kind of “emergency room” approach carries with it some serious consequences. Rising obesity rates, rampant cancer, out-of-control healthcare costs and over a half-million deaths from heart disease each year are testament to the outright brokenness of our medical system.
Don’t you think it’s time we took a different approach?
Integrative Medicine: Where Patient & Practitioner are Partners
“The doctor will see you now” is a phrase we’re used to hearing.
Because under our current medical paradigm, you might get 5-10 minutes with the doctor at the end of your appointment, where they ask a few questions, write a quick prescription, then get on to the next patient.
Not so with integrative medicine …
Instead of treating medical attention like a precious commodity, Integrative medicine seeks to make the most out of modern medical science by putting the patient first. With integrative care, the practitioner and patient are on equal ground—working as partners to maximize each patient’s wellbeing in the long-term.
Through one-on-one care, integrative medicine seeks to understand each patient’s unique circumstances and paint a personalized picture of your individual needs, goals, and health risks. Everything from physical and mental wellbeing to spiritual and environmental influences are all considered and accounted for, cutting off the causes of common illnesses before they can even become an issue—instead of waiting to treat the symptoms.
By doing so, each patient can establish a roadmap to maximum wellbeing. They can understand the way overlooked factors like work stress and sleep can affect everyday health problems … how the long-term, complex interplay between a wide variety of influences can impact their overall health.
Mind, Body, Spirit & Community
While integrative medicine is most certainly an alternative approach to medicine, it should be noted that it is not “Alternative Medicine.”
Integrative medicine uses proven medical solutions—from prescription to diet and even psychotherapy—to maximize wellness and ensure you get the most out of each and every day.
That means going beyond merely preventing disease to examining behaviors and habits, helping patients to develop improved self-care regimens to live more fulfilling, more satisfying lives on all fronts. Integrative medicine favors more natural and less invasive alternatives wherever possible, and developing healthy preventive measures goes a long way in achieving that end.
If any of this sounds interesting to you, you should contact NuLife Institute at (305) 400-0005 today and speak to a Patient Care Advisor to learn more. As one of South Florida’s leading providers of integrative care, NuLife Institute strives to rise above and beyond, delivering world-class medical care that can change your life for the better.
But integrative medicine isn’t our only specialty …
In my next e-mail, I’ll tell you more about something called “Functional Medicine” and how it can transform the way you think about wellness and preventive medicine forever.
We’ll talk soon!
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