Metabolic Syndrome

In most cases, yes. We have seen that with health challenges that have evolved from years of bad lifestyle choices, full compliance to lifestyle and dietary recommendations can lead to a reversal of these unhealthy processes

There are various factors that could contribute to the onset of diabetes and we evaluate each of you individually with your background and environment exposure from the moment you were in the womb. The environment exposure comprises emotional status, eating habits, structural imbalances, toxins in your surroundings, how much exercise you do, etc. There can be a different onset but most of the time it’s a compound of hormonal imbalances, inflammation in the body, free radical damages and toxicity. High-glycemic index food and sedentary lifestyle are the most common antecedents.ery.

We are experts at preventing these types of health issues. When something “runs in the family” it’s a sign of 2 things. First, it can be a consequence of environment exposure, for example we tend to learn how to cook from our mothers so if we have been exposed to bad food habits and being sedentary since childhood, there are high chances that we will continue these habits. Second, we can have some genetic predisposition. In a study done with identical twins, they saw that genetic influences only 10% of the onset of disease and it’s more our environment that plays the most important role in the development of disease. If we make the proper changes, we can stop the perpetuity of the disease lineage, even when there is a genetic predisposition. With our integrated approach we can definitely make a health plan that will keep you healthy for life.

Since we focus on treating the cause, the treatment can vary from one person to another, from one diagnostic to another. We do not treat the diagnostic but the individual patient sitting in front of us

Our way of doing the assessment might be different than what your MD has done. We look thoroughly into what antecedents predisposed you to the development of this disease, what problems might have triggered the imbalance and how to find the root cause of the different symptoms that you experience.

Then we perform some traditional testing such as EKG, Spirometry, chest imagery and ultrasound. We perform Bio Impedance Analysis which evaluates your metabolic rate which helps us find if your diet is right for your type. Plus, it gives us your actual level of body fat and lean mass. We verify laboratory markers that are related to metabolic syndrome such as the thyroid function, the insulin release and the levels of vitamin D in your body, among many others. We use biofeedback devices to evaluate the presence of food allergens that can trigger inflammation or the presence of any other blockages in your body. We do a sleep study for the testing of sleep apnea which is often related to obesity and is a trigger for general inflammation. We evaluate vascular integrity and test the endothelial response to stress by measuring the release of nitric oxide.

Then, our integrated team of health professionals will thoroughly assess and confirm where these imbalances are coming from and find the root causes that are contributing to your Metabolic Syndrome. This is usually a multifaceted problem that no one health professional can fully grasp or treat.

Functional medicine is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms.

Sanoviv is the only hospital in the world to be certified in the Functional Medicine approach.

The importance of this approach is that you are assessed and treated as a whole human being. Many of the health issues that we faced today are multi-faceted; there is no one definitive cause. When a whole team of health professionals come together and make sense of the information, it is easier to see what are the underlying factors that weave together to create your unique symptoms. Once we have this clarity, dealing with it effectively is much easier.

In our integrated approach the assessment by all the health professionals is very important. Even though all our professionals are certified and licensed by their specific profession’s Board, we go above and beyond what allopathic care practices. In regards to dental care, here we practice Biological Dentistry. This form of dentistry takes into consideration many things that traditional dentistry would not. These different paradigms and assessment tool are what sets apart from traditional care.

We will help you organize your health priorities in the order of what will have the most profound impact on getting you healthy again. We will properly assess and treat the underlying causes through the use of specialized tools and prioritize those areas where we can have the most impact. You will leave Sanoviv with a detailed plan on how to approach healing in a functional way. Think of it as your personal owner’s manual