A Mind and Body in Balance

ALT-MED MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM

WOMEN’S

HEALTH  

PROGRAM

BALANCE MEANS “TO BE WITHOUT DISEASE OR ILLNESS”

Health can be achieved when the mind and body communicate...through hormones. Imbalances in hormone levels can have a significant impact on overall health. Women experience regular hormonal changes and are more sensitive to their effects. Although these changes are natural, the adverse effects are intensified by stress, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, vitamin/mineral deficiencies and overall lifestyle. Additionally, hormonal changes associated with premenopause and menopause may also increase the risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures and heart disease.

“Prevention is fundamental to good health ”

Although Western medicine emphasizes therapy for the acute symptoms, other medical systems emphasize nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and herbs...restoring the body’s natural balance. Blending these medical approaches can result in your optimal health and vitality-now and in the future!

Signs of Hormonal Fatigue

• Fatigue, inability to cope with stress
• Increased sleep without feeling rested
• Emotional liability
• Inability to lose weight
• Intolerance to cold
• Changes in menstruation
• Low blood pressure
• Depression
• Decreased sex drive
• Premenopause
• Menopause
• Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

Balance Through Medical Integration

Traditional Medical Evaluation including:

• Measurement of specific hormone levels
• Nutritional status, lifestyle and stress evaluation
• Laboratory tests may be needed
• Specific recommendations for: Exercise, nutrition, vitamins, dietary supplements and hormone replacement (if needed)

Oriental Medical Evaluation including:

• Pulse analysis
• Tongue analysis
• Herbal supplement recommendations

This exacting approach to women’s health was designed by Patrick Massey MD, PhD and is only found through the ALT-MED Medical and Physical Therapy Program.

This program may be reimbursable by your health insurance. We are contracted with a number of insurances including Medicare

For cost and insurance information, please call ALT-MED Medical and Physical Therapy Programs (847) 923-0046