What Kinds of Medical Conditions Can We Treat?

Digestive Disorders:

• bacterial/yeast imbalance
• bloating
• constipation/ diarrhea
• inflammatory bowel disease
• ulcers/ reflux/ heartburn/indigestion

Our digestion uses 50% of our body's energy even when we are healthy. In fact, some scientists speculate that the digestive system functions as a "6th" sense because it is so interconnected with the immune, nervous and hormonal systems. Whether you suffer from overt gastrointestinal symptoms or other, less obvious imbalance, your digestive system is always a major part of a sustainable success with natural health care. As with other conditions, the symptoms you experience are a key to understanding how your body is working, they are not the problem to be suppressed or ignored. Our diagnostic process will facilitate an appropriate treatment for your concerns.

Fatigue:

• chronic fatigue-immune syndrome
• mental and physical stress
• nutritional/hormonal deficiency

One of the most common complaints people have is persistent fatigue. Did you know that fatigue could be caused by numerous imbalances including nutrient deficiencies, hormones, blood sugar, undiagnosed infection, food and/or other allergies and many others? Restoring a tired body is much more than just finding a formula that stimulates energy. By conducting a proper assessment of where your fatigue comes from, you can regain normal function and begin to enjoy life again without the use of drugs.

Hormonal Imbalance:

• men's health/prostate

The development of benign prostatic hyperplasia or other problems with the prostate has reached epidemic proportions. Why are men so susceptible to this condition? Using a natural and biological approach, it is clear that nutrition, fat and hormone metabolism among other things are significant parts of this problem. Every person is different, so we offer a process of evaluation and treatment that is tailored to your symptoms and condition. We can help keep your PSA at a safe level and prevent the loss of male functions. In addition cancer prevention is also a result of this treatment.

• women's health (below)
• sexual vitality

Immune System:

• acute infections (flu, viral, bacterial, urinary)
• recurrent infections (lung, throat, urinary)
• bacterial/viral/yeast infection

Acute & Chronic Respiratory Conditions:

• asthma

Lung conditions such as asthma are rising at an alarming rate of 10-12% per year. We are all aware of air quality issues, especially in cities. It's now becoming more understood that indoor household air can also be a problem. The construction of more energy efficient homes and the use of pre fabricated materials contribute to this toxic exposure. There are many other factors involved in the new development of respiratory conditions such as asthma. Helping to reduce the burden on the immune system and rebuilding the mucous membranes are important keys to overcoming this condition. There are many options to help with acute or chronic respiratory conditions.

• lung infections

Skin Disorders:

• eczema, psoriasis, rashes, nail fungus

Weight Management

Women's Health:

• estrogen dominance conditions
• menstrual disorders/ PMS
• menopause

The baby boom generation is entering the years where menopause occurs among other aging-related conditions. Recent research has documented significant health risk factors from using conventional "patented" hormone products. Also recent interest in natural, bio-identical hormone therapy and other natural approaches has helped people realize that there are safe, effective alternatives to minimize health risks. Dr. Greenspan has been using these hormones when needed, along with many other non- toxic medicines for over 15 years.

• non infectious diseases (cysts, fibrocystic breast, endometriosis, etc)
• yeast, bladder and vaginal infections

Women's hormonal cycling is vulnerable to many stresses and influences. Though men also have hormone cycles, they have a different set of health conditions that can develop. In women's bodies the hormones work in a synergistic way that depends on many other aspects of the body to be balanced. For example, liver/digestive function, blood sugar balance, stress effects and other things can all create an imbalance that leads to conditions such as PMS, endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, etc. Using natural, non-toxic treatment approaches, we can effectively balance the hormone metabolism and deal with these conditions to reduce discomfort and sometimes avoid surgery.

Acute:

• Immune disorders

The Immune system is the most compromised part of our body when it is weak or overstressed. While there is a large amount of information available about how to stimulate the immune system, little is said about how to lower the burden on it. Many people have better success with effective immune balancing and detoxification. We offer a variety of services and products to support complete immune system recovery.

• Flu/cold

Allergies:

• chemical sensitivity
• food
• inhalant/hayfever
• sinus

Nearly 75% of our population is affected by allergies of some type. They can affect our digestive system, respiratory system or many other areas of the body. The mucous membranes must serve as a barrier, keeping unwanted things out and allowing nutrients in. The immune system works on the mucous membranes to protect the body. When we have a chronic overexposure to food or airborne substances, our immune system can become overly reactive (allergy). Treatment if allergies involves helping the immune system settle down while also nourishing it so the mucous membranes can regain strength.

Cardiovascular:

• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol

Cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of debilitation and death in our society. It is responsible for nearly 50% of all deaths in the United States. We will educate you on how to overcome things like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well as many more serious conditions using natural, non-toxic therapies. Also, because cardiovascular disease is known to be a "silent killer" causing heart attack and stroke, it is very important to have your cardiovascular system assessed so you can implement safe effective ways to reduce your risk and improve your condition.

Children:

• allergies
• behavior, bed wetting, ADHD, etc
• infections (acute and recurrent)

Children require a unique balance of nutrients to help their growing bodies. The quality of food and nutrients is especially important for children as their development continues. By helping their immune and digestive systems develop without undue irritants like allergy or infection, they benefit with lifelong tolerance and the ability to thrive.

Chronic Pain:

• arthritis (rheumatoid, etc)

Pain is the number one reason that brings people to the doctor's office. It is also one of the leading reasons that people visit the pharmacy for pain relieving medicine. It is well known that most pain relieving medicines can have serious negative effects if used continuously. Using natural medicine, it is possible to identify the cause of ongoing pain and inflammation and eliminate it, whenever possible. This reduces the need for any analgesics. However, there are also numerous effective natural pain and anti-inflammatory formulas that are safe to use.

• autoimmune disease

The immune system is always at work in our body, making sure we don't have problems with infections or other unwanted things. Sometimes the immune system becomes overactive and it targets the body's own tissues. This can include the connective tissue (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), the thyroid or other parts of the body. It is extremely important to find out what is triggering the body to create an auto immune reaction. Simply suppressing it usually leads to further problems at a later time. The approach our office uses insures that there will be a reduced tendency for the immune system to continue attacking the body's own tissue.

• fibromyalgia/ fibrositis

This condition has emerged since the 1990's as a significant and debilitating experience of chronic pain. It has a number of possible causes but one common root here is an accumulation of toxic metabolic acids and by products. Detoxification is a key to a successful treatment here. But really understanding how to detoxify makes a huge difference as the metabolic problems of this condition can move around. Our clinic provides a wide range of services to develop a course of care that matches your individual needs.

• polymyalgia rheumatica
• headaches (tension, migraine, allergy)

Dental (naturopathic support for the following):

• amalgam filling replacement
• chronic tooth decay
• chronic sinus or head pain related to dental problems
• periodontal disease

Detoxification:

• arthritis/inflammation related
• dental mercury
• food allergy
• heavy metals (arsenic, lead, mercury, etc)
• skin conditions