A Guided Approach
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InformationSelf Care is at the Heart of Life-long Health and Healing
Dr. Deanna Cherrone, founder of Natural Health & Healing, is a board certified Internal Medicine physician who has changed the focus of her practice from traditional Internal Medicine to Functional Medicine. “At Natural Health and Healing, I work with patients to determine their health care goals. Emphasis is placed on self care, what that means to each individual, and how best to achieve optimal health.” — Deanna Cherrone, M.D.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a science-based approach to health care that involves looking at each patient as a whole being with interconnected systems that function best when they are all in balance. The goal of Functional Medicine is to prevent and treat complex chronic disease, as well as, promote optimal health and well being in those that are not ill. Patient assessment is comprehensive and focuses on the biochemical and psychosocial uniqueness of each individual.
True Health is not just the Absence of Disease
The ultimate health
care goal is to have the best possible health and vitality with full physical,
mental and emotional functioning well into old age. Termed “healthspan,”
healthy aging can be achieved through preventive care, reducing or eliminating
symptoms of illness and promoting health and healing. Research has shown
that lean body mass is a major predictor of how long and how well you can
expect to live. Working with you, Dr. Cherrone will design a treatment
plan to help you achieve your ideal lean body mass, reduce your risk of
chronic disease and help you extend your “healthspan.”
Your Genes are not your Destiny
While genetic make-up can be an important indicator of future health, research has shown that your genes can be influenced by your experiences, attitudes, beliefs and environment. The food you eat, the air you breathe, the water you drink, your level of physical activity and toxin exposure, as well as any physical and/or emotional trauma you have experienced all contribute to the level of your health by affecting the way your genes are expressed.
Lifestyle Does make a Difference
Studies suggest
that 70 to 90% of all chronic disease is a direct result of lifestyle choices.
This means that
even small changes in eating and sleep habits, physical activity and how
you manage stress
can dramatically influence whether disease, or the symptoms leading to
disease, will
develop. Incorporating positive lifestyle changes may even allow some patients
to
reduce or eliminate
the use of prescription drugs.
Achieving Optimal Health
Lifestyle change is now recommended as “first line therapy” for treating many chronic diseases including: heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s. These illnesses, along with symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, stress and hormone imbalance can be effectively managed using a therapeutic lifestyle program. Dr. Cherrone will prepare an individualized program to address any symptoms or illnesses you may have and to help you achieve optimal health and well being.
Getting Started
The process begins with an initial consultation lasting approximately 2 hours. Dr. Cherrone will review your personal your personal history, obtain a body composition analysis and provide a focused physical examination. You will then receive a treatment plan with follow-up recommendations. Additional laboratory testing may be suggested. Dr. Cherrone will monitor your progress, make changes as necessary and provide support, encouragement and education to help you achieve your health care goals.
Please contact Dr. Cherrone at (860) 677-4600 for more information or to
schedule an office appointment.
Deanna M. Cherrone,
M.D.
12 West Main
Street
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: 860-677-4600
Fax: 860-677-4660
Email
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