What is Integrative Health?
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Integrative health is a holistic approach to health and wellness that looks to help people get down to the root cause of their symptoms. Instead of prescribing a medication that can mask or cover up the symptom, integrative health recognizes the importance of figuring out WHY those symptoms are happening in the first place. Additionally, integrative health is built on the idea that the body functions as one unit, as opposed to different body systems that work independently of each other.
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Integrative health is the combination, or integration, of different medical practices with each other. In this case, it it a combination of seven different medical practices. Below is an explanation of how Dr. Stephen Cabral describes each of the seven disciplines of integrative health:
1. Ayurvedic Medicine - The Science of Life 2. Bioregulatory Medicine – Science of Self-Healing 3. Traditional Chinese Medicine & Herbalism - Using the power of herbs and energy practice 4. Eastern Philosophy – Using the mind to heal the body 5. Traditional Naturopathy – Using “Right Living” to rebalance the body 6. Orthomolecular Medicine – The Right molecules in the right amounts 7. Functional Medicine – Helping people at a functional; not disease level |
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DESTRESS™ PROTOCOL
The DESTRESS™ protocol is designed to look at each aspect of a person's physical, mental, and emotional life. Each appointment focuses on the eight parts of this protocol to design a personalized plan to help best support the body in a way that will eliminate troubling symptoms.
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DIET BIO-INDIVIDUALIZATION: The food we eat can be the solution to many problems within the body. It is vital to be eating food that is full of nutrients and void of chemicals whenever possible.
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EXERCISE PROGRAMMING: Our body was not meant to be sedentary each and every day. Exercise CAN be enjoyable and it provides incredible physical and emotional benefits. Something as simple as walking can be all it takes to start to feel good.
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STRESS REDUCTION: Stress goes much deeper then feeling like you have to much to do and not enough time to do it all. It causes a reaction in our body that is only meant to be temporary, but in the busy world we live in, it is usually a constant reaction.
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TOXIN REMOVAL: There are thousands of chemicals that have been produced since the world was created that interfere with our body. By supporting the removal of some of these toxins, our body has a better chance to recuperate.
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REST & RESET: It is important to ensure we are getting enough sleep because our bodies are able to focus on other vital functions while we do. Without enough sleep, our body won't be able to fully recharge to the best of its ability.
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EMOTIONAL BALANCE: Our thoughts and the things we continually tell ourselves impact our bodies more than most people realize. Positive or negative emotions truly do have an impact on our bodies.
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SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL: There are many things that lead to nutrient deficiencies: food picked when it isn't ripe, lack of nutrients found in the soil, etc. Supplements play a huge role in giving our body the nutrients needed to function properly.
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SUCCESS MINDSET: Our thoughts play a huge part in the healing process. It is possible to get on the road to recovery by following a plan specified just for you.
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The DESTRESS™ Protocol can benefit ANYONE!
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The best part about the DESTRESS™ Protocol is that absolutely anyone can benefit from the teachings and science behind this program. Whether you feel physically drained or you feel like your body is working just as it should, each aspect of this protocol will only increase the functioning of your body. While we may not all have the same symptoms and struggles, we are all exposed to the same foods void of complete nutrients, the stressors of the world, and environmental toxins. This protocol is designed to truly support the body physically, mentally, and emotionally.