Nutrient-Based Medicine

nutritional optimization

Nutrient-Based Medicine

Our cells literally run on nutrients. In integrative medicine, there’s a saying that food can be medicine, or it can be poison. Most nutrients that we need for basic metabolic functions are found in whole foods. Food provides minerals and vitamins that are essential for every cell and organ function in the body. Without them, our bodies would shut down and we would die. On the other hand, food that is processed and contaminated with chemicals can be damaging and contribute to aging and disease. At OWM Integrative Wellness we look at ways to eliminate the bad and add in the good aspects of food. We focus on supplementation with key nutrients that would be difficult to replenish quickly with food alone.  

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nutritional optimization

Experience

OWM’s nutritional recommendations are based on individual routine laboratory findings and their goals.

We also use genetic testing to further personalize your diet and supplement recommendations.

Independent labs are used to determine food and gluten allergies and sensitivities.

Conditions that benefit from Nutritional Optimization:

  • All autoimmune diseases
  • Arthritic joints of spine and limbs
  • Inflammatory and irritable bowel conditions
  • Long Covid sufferers
  • Patients with chronic infections, to include Lyme, mold, and reactivated viral illnesses
  • Chronic fatigue and other mitochondrial syndromes
  • Neurodegenerative and cognitive deficit disorders
  • All people looking to optimize their wellness
What To Know Before You Go

Nutrition can play a role of a medicine or poison.

Understanding the nutrients that optimize one’s health is critical for both recovering from illness and optimizing wellness

OWM Integrative Wellness takes a detailed personalized approach with detailed plans of care and sophisticated testing to identify your right nutrition choices.

Our potent intravenous infusions and medical grade supplements are used to complement our comprehensive plans.

vitamin supplementation

Vitamin Supplementation

More and more the food that we eat is grown on the soil that is devoid of minerals and is therefore nutritionally depleted. Vitamin supplements for the treatment of illness and maintenance of optimal health are now more critical than ever.

Unfortunately, the supplement industry is not regulated and many supplements sold at local pharmacies and big-box stores are sourced from less than trustworthy sources. Previous investigations have revealed supplements polluted with arsenic, lead, and mercury. The concentration of the ingredients is also frequently lower than stated on the label. At OWM we only use the highest quality companies whose products are third-party tested for purity and concentration. Most of them will only sell to doctor’s offices. These supplements are prescribed just like medicine, tailored to the client’s condition with directions on how much to take and when. 

IV Nutrition

IV Nutrition

Infusions have an advantage over oral supplements due to their 100% delivery to the cell. At OWM we can deliver minerals, vitamins, and amino acids directly to the cells in under an hour. The mixtures are tailored to the individual’s needs both in content and concentration of the ingredients. This allows for quick and effective healing and repair that can then be maintained by oral supplementation. This separates us from a typical “IV bar,” where IV solutions are purchased pre-made and are sold in a one-size-fits-all manner. 

elimination and detox

Elimination and Detox

Studies show that gluten-containing foods are difficult to digest for all, not just folks with Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Gluten proteins damage the gut lining and stimulate an immune response that can lead to increased inflammation in the entire body, settling in the joints and the nervous system. Avoidance of gluten can therefore lead to lower overall stress and allow for better function.

Pesticides and herbicides are found in our meat and grains. These chemicals destroy good bacteria in the gut and impair many critical functions in the body. Staying away from GMO foods and buying organic will go a long way to spare the body from these harmful chemicals. WWW.EWG.org publishes a list of contaminated foods they call the dirty dozen and foods that are less polluted than they call the clean fifteen. 

GI Support

GI Support

Leaky gut or increased intestinal permeability appears to be at the center of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Healing the gut is accomplished by adding prebiotic foods and supplementation with medical foods, probiotics, and anti-inflammatory herbs. 

cellular stress support

Cellular Stress Support

As our cells are exposed to the products of daily physical and emotional stress, they are flooded with chemicals that challenge the key components of the cell that include reparative, regenerating nuclear functions as well as mitochondrial energy-producing functions. Repeated exposure to this stress ultimately leads to the death of the cells and impairment of mitochondrial regeneration. This process is believed to be at the heart of most diseases and aging. Whole foods, as well as adaptogenic herbs, enzymes, and fatty acids, are prescribed to boost the resilience of the cells to stress-based chemicals. 

hypothalamus

Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Support 

This system is engaged in our “Fight or Flight” response to stress that is meant to be ramped up only in life-or-death situations. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced world, this axis is stimulated constantly. Eventually, this leads to exhaustion of the chemicals and hormones produced by this system, causing everything from impaired sleep to fatigue and illness. Prudent supplementation with herbs, minerals, and vitamins provides key building blocks that the HPA axis uses to make these vital hormones is done to allow for their optimal function and recovery. 

glucose and cholesterol metabolism

Glucose and Cholesterol Metabolism 

Stress, illness, poor nutrition, inflammation, and chemical toxins impair this process. Certain whole foods, medical foods, and herbal and botanical supplements can be used for improvement and increased efficiency of processing glucose and lowering cholesterol. 

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