Introduction to Health Interventions

I would like to start with an introduction of myself and what Health Interventions is all about. I am a board certified Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in patient care. I feel like this profession is who I am, not what I do. In my career I have seen a lot and have cared for thousands. One of the most disturbing things I have seen is the continued decline in the overall health of our population. I have watched the age of chronic disease onset get younger and younger. The rise in obesity is alarming. I am seeing serious vitamin deficiencies in our adolescent and adult populations. And then there is the incline of chronic fatigue and autoimmune disorders. I whole heartedly believe there is a link to all the above. I have less faith in the path of traditional medicine. I feel bullied by insurance companies that want cookie cutter medicine for patients, without regard to their individual needs and personal situations. At the current cost of insurance and medications, there should not be so much push back from getting a person what they need!

Where is this leading? It is leading to a new way of doing things. For me anyway. I am focusing more on Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine is a proactive, preventive approach, rather than a reactive approach to managing patients. It looks at lifestyle and diet. Risk factors, appropriate diagnosis and management of the findings. I have offered weight management services for many years with great success. I have educated colleagues and students on an a whole person approach to health. Now, I am taking another leap into the future by using social media and technology to get the information out there that can make a difference.

What can you expect? My opinions! But I promise they are educated and directed at an evidenced based approach to help many. Not a gimmick. Not a fad. Real stuff, from a real medical provider. I will be doing recipes and meal planning and lifestyle suggestions.I will pick apart fad diets and give you the knowledge to make educated choices about your health. I offer Functional Medicine consultations virtually.

I look forward to this “new way” of delivering information. I hope it is helpful!

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