Laura McIntosh - HER LIFE Magazine

Integrative MedicineBy Dr. Lisa HuntPhoto by Dawn Kell y PhotographyValley Wellness Center offers a holistic approach tomany medical conditions using principles of cuttingedgeIntegrative Medicine. Our goal is to achieve optimalwellness by combining the best of traditional Western Medicinewith Holistic Medicine. True improvements in quality of life(energy, mood, brain function, sex drive, weight control) can beachieved and maintained over time. As well, many degenerativediseases such as vascular disease (strokes and heart attacks) andbrain aging (Alzheimer’s and dementia) can be prevented. Byreplacing hormone levels back to what we had during our youth,many of the unfavorable effects that appear as we age can be reversed.While we don’t claim to have found the fountain of youth,hormone replacement therapy holds great promise for promotinga healthier longevity. Strength, energy, productivity and goodoverall health should be experienced throughout all stages oflife from youth to old age. We can attain good health if we makethe right choices: a nutrient rich diet, exercise, stress reductionand hormonal supplementation. It’s important to remember thatevery aspect of our lifestyle can affect hormone balance andhormone balance can influenceevery aspect of our lives. Why notstrive for better health and betterquality of life?For more information on IntegrativeMedicine please contactValley Wellness Center, 209-577-2799 or visitwww.valleywellnesscenter.com.Dr. Lisa HuntLisa J. Hunt, D.O., is the Medical Director of Valley Wellness Center in Modesto whosemission “is to build on every level of your health to achieve the best quality of life.”She is board certified in Family Medicine and Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Shespecializes in anti-aging treatment, natural thyroid replacement, menopause/andropause therapy (includingbio-identical hormone replacement), strengthening the immune system, neurotransmitter analysis/replacementand nutritional support guidance.30 HERLIFEmagazine.comAdverTOrial