Tools to Take Charge of Your Health By Thomas Giammatteo, DC, PT, IMT,C, PhD


to do? Improving your health with an approach that looks at you as a whole person: body, mind, spirit, physiology, diet, and stress can help you fi nd where you have lost control of your well-being. Looking at a person’s health and function as a refl ection of the whole person will lead to more long lasting success of treatment. The goal is achieving better health, well-being and active function that lasts.


H Some symptoms such as fatigue, joint or back pain, low en-


ergy, brain fog, or trouble sleeping could come from many differ- ent sources and need individual strategies to make improvements. Sometimes only changing the diet is not enough, sometimes nutritional supplements are not enough, sometimes just bodywork is not enough, sometimes counseling is not enough. An Integra- tive Manual Therapy integrated approach looks at all aspects of a person. Knowing all the pieces of the puzzle shows people how their health and body can improve. Below are two case studies of patients we recently helped regain their health and active func- tion.


Case Study 1: A professional active woman in her 30's was looking for more


answers and a whole-body approach to health. She had head- aches, low back pain with driving, right knee pain with sports, low energy after work, and a slow continuous weight gain. She had tried multiple fad diets for two years with no success and has always done gym workouts 4-6 times a week. She wanted to drive and play sports without pain, have no headaches, improve her menstrual cycle, lose weight, improve bladder function and to have energy after work and on weekends.


A thorough evaluation looked at all aspects of health. Blood


work showed low grade infl ammation and infection, genetic mark- ers for MTHR which causes poor detoxifi cation, a need for more balanced Omega-3 oils, and immune and adrenal insuffi ciencies.


A full body evaluation showed poor posture with tightness in


the neck and back, which can be a result of adrenal stress. Flat- tened ribs could indicate cardiovascular issues. Tight joints in the


24 Natural Nutmeg - April 2017 Body movement and structure are examined through manual


therapy. Bodywork is an important component to correct tight joints, muscles and fascia beyond what yoga or stretching can achieve. The alignment and fl exibility of the body affects health and our ability to be active and function at home and work. An Integrative Diagnostics evaluation applies a whole body process to fi nd and address the underlying root cause of each problem so


ave you ever felt like you need a “tune-up?” Health and body need a re-boot? Are you feeling less than your best? Chalking it up to working too hard, your age, too much


low back and leg could cause low back pain, pelvic fl oor pain and bladder problems.


Chinese tongue diagnosis showed poor immune integrity and


leaky gut issues. A history of PMS symptoms indicated impaired liver function and kidney strength.


A targeted approach was designed to address body structure, improve infl ammation, adrenal stress, and digestion.


Treatment Plan: An IMT Wellness Center Program An IMT Wellness Center complete program provides an indi- vidual plan to address all aspects of health and function. Evalua- tion through an Integrative Diagnostics approach applies a whole body process to fi nd and address the underlying root cause of each problem and how to improve them. Addressing how to quickly reduce things that are causing pain or symptoms in the body lets the healing process begin. Beginning diet changes and bodywork together gives a person more immediate changes and improves their conditions.


If possible, reducing bad habits in the diet is best, as a poor diet can destroy our health over time. A Functional Medicine approach of removing food that promotes infl ammation, and is neurotoxic and immune disrupting sets a stage for health. If the person is dealing with multiple health challenges, we recommend eliminating the following foods from the diet: gluten including all oats, processed sugar, peanuts, and almonds. Often people notice improvements in pain, bloating, and digestion within a short time. Adding in healthy foods such as dark green leafy and multi-col- ored vegetables, and introducing fermented foods helps feed the body better. Supplements for food poisoning/gut fl ora imbalance and drinking a therapeutic green tea for mild detox helps beyond what diet alone can do.


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