Dr.
Brooke evaluates the following elements with each patient,
no matter what state of health he or she is in. You can enter
the program at any point. For example, if your foundation is
not intact then our work together might start with a sleep protocol,
a detox, or a nutrition overhaul and some basic supplements.
Others might begin by enhancing their generally good health
with prevention of family risk factors or training for an athletic
event. Dr. Brooke constantly monitors your progress, and works
with you to continually “one up” your current state
of health.
Transform
Together we must first remove those things in your life that
keep you from optimal health and a life you truly enjoy. If
you are overly stressed, eating poorly or sleeping too little,
we must correct these issues before any treatment plan can be
effective. It is essential to sleep well and long enough, have
a nutritious diet, manage the stresses in your life and feel
connected to the people and things that are important to you.
If we don’t address the S’s (sleep, stress, sustenance
and spirit), no foundation exists for any other therapy to build
upon.
Harmonize
Naturopathic Medicine honors the body’s innate ability
to heal itself. This intelligent life force, known as the vis
medicatrix naturae, is constantly working to return you to perfect
balance. Many treatments fail because they don’t support
the harmony of your internal processes and your body’s
constant striving for optimal performance. Acknowledging and
engaging this fundamental force helps you improve everything
from your daily functioning to the most chronic health problems.
Restore
Next we must replace the essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals,
etc., that your body needs to perform and heal. Restoring these
vital components gives your body the many raw materials it needs
to perform its numerous and constant functions. But you can’t
give what you don’t have. Poor diet, stress (physical,
mental and emotional), medications, toxins, injuries and other
sources of inflammation deplete these resources. Therefore,
it is crucial to provide these substances through high-quality
nutritional supplements, nutritious food, clean water, restful
sleep and adequate sunshine.
Part
of restoration is finding the balance between being “healthy”
and “living” your life. Many people make health
one more stress factor, something more “to do.”
Your work with Dr. Brooke will help you find the middle ground,
where you see equal value in a bottle of supplements, a lovely
dinner out with friends, a quite Sunday morning with loved ones,
a good night’s sleep and 30 minutes at the gym.
Inspire
Making lifestyle and diet changes is not always easy. The best
advice is useless if it can’t be implemented in your daily
life, and this is often where natural-treatment approaches fail.
Together we will find what it is that matters to you—what
inspires you to choose optimal health and vitality over convenience
or old habits. When this is clear, choosing YOU at each moment
becomes easy and effortless, and your success and optimal health
is unavoidable.
Vitalize
Being symptom free or “diagnosis” free isn’t
good enough! Why wait for occasional sleeplessness or heartburn
to become chronic insomnia and ulcers? Don’t let “the
blues” develop into depression or intermittent anxiety
become panic disorder. Don’t ignore those minor aches
and pains that are causing inflammatory damage throughout the
body. Minor issues can become chronic health concerns over time,
as your body tries to function optimally in less than optimal
conditions. This is surviving, but you could be thriving.
Enjoy!
Your health did not deteriorate overnight, and it does take
time to restore vitality, but when we do it is so worth it!
As you heal you will take more enjoyment from every part of
your life. When you make an investment in your physical and
mental health, you will not only lessen the risk of chronic
health problems but you will also be sharper mentally, more
productive, more agile, have glowing skin and lustrous hair,
discover a better sex life, and the list goes on. A healthy
body and mind are your most precious resources, caring for them
will continually reward you. When your body is pain-free, energetic,
lean, strong and vibrant and your mental outlook is one of empowerment
and optimism, anything is possible.
