Inspired Health The Holistic and Integrative Approach

Many patients with health issues have become overwhelmed and disillusioned by the sheer volume of information, treatments, therapies, pharmaceuticals and diets that are available today. Integrative medicine practitioners empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health and focus on the person as a “whole” instead of only recognizing and treating symptoms. The entire spectrum of mainstream medicine as well as complementary medicine and alternative treatments are explored to find the best approach to health issues. Becoming aware of how environment, nutrition, exercise, psychological and genetic factors impact your health can make a huge difference in long-term vitality.

Visiting a conventional physician’s office can often be frustrating due to the nature and constraints of the system. Other than dealing with the symptoms of an acute or chronic health condition, a large amount of time is taken from your day waiting before the doctor appears. The time spent one-on-one with an integrative doctor is typically three-to-five times more than with conventional doctors. At Inspired Health, you will not only be heard, but each part of your well-being will be taken into consideration: mind, body, spirit and lifestyle. Inspired Health strives to provide a calm, pleasant and quiet environment with lower patient volume, which allows for more thorough patient/physician interaction. You will be given ample time to voice your concerns and goals and ask any questions you may have. Only in partnership can appropriate evaluation and treatment plans be developed based on your needs, wishes and circumstances. One size simply does not fit all.

A fundamental part of integrative medicine is the search for the root cause, so it can be fully addressed. Common symptoms such as depression, for example, can have multiple causes. Are your mood issues due to nutritional deficiencies, genetic challenges in processing proteins or lack of antioxidants? Are you sad because your immune system is handicapped by mold toxins or Lyme disease? What if your depression is due to a hormonal imbalance? Identifying, accepting and treating the root cause of the malaise is more effective long term than consuming a medication to control the symptoms.

Uncovering the true root cause of a health issue can be a challenge and may require extensive testing. The professionals at Inspired Health have the ability to test for food sensitivities; do detailed saliva and hormone testing; test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; do stool testing; and test for mold toxicity or tick-borne diseases. The various tests are ordered from different companies based on the quality and reliability that each test provides. For example, one lab may have a great protocol for food sensitivities but do a poor job with stool testing.

As you may know, genetics are the key to unlocking how an individual’s body functions at the molecular level. How proficiently does your body metabolize folic acid? Could your immune system have tendencies to overreact and possibly lead to an autoimmune disorder? Are you trying to lose weight using a specific diet? What if you have genes that increase weight gain exponentially if you eat certain types of foods? Is there a history of dementia in your family? Eighty percent of chronic medical issues can be prevented; for example, it is much easier to prevent memory decline than to reverse it. Dr. Nairn offers effective, cutting edge genomic evaluations to help optimize physical, cognitive and mental health.

Knowledge is power. And one of Inspired Health’s main objectives is to give its clients the resources and tools required to optimize their health and decrease the risk of disease. This is done through one-on-one interaction or through group visits and interactive talks. Stress reduction, quality sleep, optimal nutrition, appropriate daily exercise, positive social interaction, and changes to daily routine and environment are gradual lifestyle modifications that promote health and wellness. YOU are at the center of your health, and you are included in the decision-making process at Inspired Health every step of the way. 

Inspired Health is located at 1931 Bull St., in Columbia. For more information, call 839-200-7822, email [email protected] or visit InspiredHealthSC.com.