So this guy has a different look at medicine.
He is a D.O. And he believes that instead of waiting until disease gets to the point of train wreck, we should treat early to prevent. Basically, we wait until a disaster hits and try to fix it and dont understand why patients still feels crappy.
So he uses the idea of balance and whole body wellness to look at the big picture and then the bad stuff tends to get better on its own. So he looks at nutrition using both blood and urine, as well as toxins like mecury and lead, he also does several specific labs for absorption, tests everyone for hormone levels (not just sex hormones, but thyroid, insulin, and neurotransmitters). He uses these labs and supplements and diet, exercise to balance those who come into his office.
Its been quite an experience, because I've seen him get his patients off their blood pressure meds, their insulin, and lose weight. I've seen them stop smoking and they ACTUALLY FOLLOW HIS DIRECTIONS. And i think the key is he charges cash only and waits until they come to him. So his patients are those who actually want help.
Its been inspiring to see. And having all his patients leave feeling a little better or looking a little better. I'm surprised at how looking better has a huge impact on mental and physical health. Lots of people who other doctors would call coukey or crazy into alternatives, are really looking for science to help with true health. Many of them are really sick and have been screwed by regular medicine. Others have always been healthy or alternative and want to stay that way. Its a good reminder.
My time here has been fulfilling. Being in a healthy atmosphere helps me stay health conscious. It helps the staff and even to some extent the patients. Losing weight, everyone having protein shakes and going to the gym, and sharing good tasting but healthy recipes actually works on my health. I've gone to the gym 5x week and felt pretty good about the things i eat and whatnot. Its good to have that reminder and that motivation.
I'm glad to end my med school career with this good reminder to keep my mind open and don't blow them off. Remembering that patient education is still really important, the diagnosis isn't always the finish line, and prevention is really where it needs to be.
I'd love to come back years from now and consider opening up my own clinic like this and help those around me get healthier.
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