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The Livewell Clinic, is a healthcare clinic that is focused on helping you achieve the best health possible by using natural approaches where appropriate. Our goal is to provide quality and complete preventative care for all ages. Pursuing optimal health should be an important consideration beginning at conception and lasting through the golden years.We have a doctor who specializes in chiropractic care for the newborn and child as we believe a healthy life begins as early as their birth-day with the goal of a healthy future.
We also specialize in chiropractic care for the pregnant mother with the intention of increasing comfort, and decreasing labor time and the need for interventions. Just as important is education for the mother-to-be which includes nutrition, exercises, laboring options and more, all with the intent of improving the outcome of the birth and health of the baby. Visit DesMoinesDoula.com for more information on natural birthing/laboring with a doula.
Chiropractic care for the entire family is focused on the complete body. Recommendations and education addressing stretches, lifestyle modifications, exercise, and nutrition are discussed with every patient. All adjustments are gentle and safe.
Additionally, we have a specialist in internal disorders and clinical nutrition that sets a new standard in natural medicine. Numerous laboratory testing and exam procedures are available to assist you in reaching your health goals. These tools help us evaluate each individual in a way that gives you optimal choices for your health. Please visit our Functional Medicine Testing page to find out more about specific testing that is offered at the clinic.At Livewell, we welcome your questions and concerns for you and your family as we strive to be a center where you can go for all of your natural health needs.
The Livewell Clinic offers numerous services. Listed below are an example of what we can provide for you.
- Specialized Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic Care
- Complete chiropractic care for the whole family
- Options for female health concerns
- Labor support services (prenatal, delivery and postpartum)
- Detailed examinations
- On-site blood draws for numerous lab tests
- Comprehensive medical and nutritional laboratory analysis
- IgG/IgA Delayed Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing
- Nutrtional and Functional Medicine
- Intracellular nutrient testing (FIA)
- New state-of-the art and unique cancer screening test
- Bio-Impedance Analysis (body composition/cellular health)
- Pharmaceutical-grade nutrients
- Cold & Flu Relief
- Strep Tests
- Laboratory Blood Testing
- Natural Diabetes Management
- Natural Thyroid Management
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Cholesterol Reduction
- Female Hormone Regulations
- Natural Relief for Bladder Infections
- Natural Care for Candida (yeast)
- Preventative Health Counseling
- Lifestyle & Nutritional Modification
- Nutritional Support for Chronic Disease
- Weight Loss
- Acne and Skin Conditions
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Allergies
- Detoxification
- Heavy Metal Testing
- AMAS Cancer Test
- Saliva Hormone Testing
- Natural Family Planning
- Attention Deficit Disorders
- Depression and Anxiety
- Fatigue
- PAP tests
- Prenatal, pregnancy, and therapeutic massage - NEW IN 2009!
- Individualized meal planning, personal shopping and food counseling - NEW IN 2009! - inquire at the office
- Presentations at your office or function provided by our clinicians on any topic you would like. Be sure to inquire with us at the clinic about us coming to speak at no cost to you!
- Laboratory consultations and interpretations for professionals
Blood analysis is the foundation of Dr. Zac Watkins' evaluation. We all have had laboratory work done in the past, but only from a MEDICAL perspective. Our lab panels compromise between 60-80 biochemical markers that not only looks for disease and pathological processes, but nutritional factors that gives a complete picture of your individual physiology, not just one organ system (i.e. kidneys, thyroid, etc).
What is Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine is defined by the Institute of Functional Medicine as “the science-based healthcare approach that assesses and treats underlying causes of illness through individually tailored therapies to restore health and improve function." As practitioners of functional medicine, we desire to uncover the underlying cause of a condition rather than treating the resulting symptoms of that condition.
Intracellular Nutrient Testing (FIA)
FIA stands for Functional Intracellular Analysis. This test is highly specific in observing the actual vitamin and mineral make-up of your cells which is very beneficial for monitoring overall health as-well-as supplementation usage. This is an excellent test to see if you really are getting enough of the important vitamins and minerals required for good health. Though you may be taking supplemental nutrition, how well you are absorbing them to be used by the body is of concern as well. Checking your nutrient status once per year is an excellent way to prevent disease and "fine-tune" your health needs.
Why Pharmaceutical-grade Supplementation
Natural medicines are used to restore balance to the body's physiological pathways. We live in a world today that is highly toxic and deficient. It is very difficult to obtain the nutrients from our diets than those of past generations where food was in it's more natural form. Today foods are either "fast", boxed, processed, shipped in from out-of-country, or fried. Therefore, we feel there are a few essentials everyone needs to be consuming: a high quality fish oil, comprehensive probiotic (good bacteria), and a multivitamin/mineral specific to each individual's needs. There are many times where a patient has a specific health challenge that needs therapeutic dosage of particular substances, at which point a specific plan is established. Per the recommendations of your doctor, we attempt to make this process as simple as possible by carrying a complete line of scientifically proven, pharmaceutical-grade formulas to support the immune system and major organ systems providing essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to regain proper balance and functioning of biological processes. We also have specific complexes for bone and joint health, insomnia, muscle aches and pains, as-well-as a complete children's line.
Sub Optimal Vitamin Intake Linked to Disease
According to an article appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2002; 287(23):3127-9), many of us may need to be taking vitamin supplements. The article acknowledges that while extreme deficiency syndromes (like pellagra and beriberi) are rare in Western society, sub optimal intake of certain nutrients is a risk factor for disease. The article states that deficiencies of folic, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 increase the risk for heart disease. These deficiencies also increase the risk for breast and colon cancers, as well as for neural tube defect (a common birth defect) in developing fetuses. Deficiencies of antioxidant, like vitamins A, C and E are also linked to a number of diseases. The article acknowledges that the diets of many Americans are not getting enough of many of these nutrients and sees the wisdom of supplementation.
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