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Supplementing Your Health and Well-Being
Our years of hands-on experience with patients at the Alliance, combined with scores of studies, reiterate the importance of diet and nutrition as part of a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. Consistent with our belief in taking a personalized approach to medicine and health, and recognizing that each of us is different and has different needs, we will work with you to develop a customized supplement program for optimal health.
Not All Supplements are Created Equal
One of the great benefits to using the retail shop at the Alliance is you can rest assured that you are receiving the highest-quality supplements and vitamins available on the market. Just like food products, it is important to remember that not all supplements and vitamins are of the same quality, so what might look like a “deal” at your local market is not really a value at all, and these supplements or vitamins can sometimes even be harmful to your health (for example, did you know that some fish oil contains high levels of mercury?). So please take advantage of our knowledgeable physicians and full-time nutritionist on staff, and years of experience in this arena, to ensure your supplement program is providing your body with the right nutrients and vitamins!
Why Do I Need to Take Supplements Anyway?
With the hectic pace of most lifestyles today, it is highly likely that your diet and eating habits are not providing you with the vitamins and nutrients required by your body to function at its optimal level. There are also many factors which limit our ability to process the supplements needed by our body, including: soil depletion, environmental pollution, food irradiation, pesticides, food processing, stress and other lifestyle factors (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.). We are interested in optimal functioning – that is where we believe the judicial use of nutritional supplements comes in.
In addition to suggesting a supplement program, the Alliance is also a strong proponent of a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean Diet.
A Personalized ApProacH
Research has shown that we are all biochemically unique. One person may need much more of a particular supplement than another. A good example is Vitamin D which can be toxic in high doses, while causing severe problems if deficient. One person may need only a few hundred International Units daily, whereas another may need thousands. There are a number of diagnostic tests that have recently become available that allow your doctor to take a more in-depth look inside your body. With these functional tests doctors can better assess your Nutritional and Metabolic needs, your overall Stress Hormone balance, and even your stress levels. To this end, this information can be quite helpful in putting together a supplement and nutrition approach that works best for you. Feel free to ask your doctor for more information about any of these diagnostic tests.
Introducing the Healing Gift Card
Now giving the gift of healing is even easier! The Alliance Institute now offers an exceptional new gift program that everyone will appreciate. The Healing Gift Card can be purchased for any amount and may be used for unique spa services and/or medical therapies to help renew the mind, body and spirit. For more information, or to purchase The Healing Gift Card(s) call 513-791-5521 or stop at our Front Desk and we'll be happy to assist you. Visa, MasterCard and America Express accepted.
