Dr. Fraley

Anxiety is so common that it is estimated that 1 in 5 of us has anxiety symptoms impacting not only our quality of life, but our health. Anxiety impacts mental health, physical health, and relationships, as well as ones ability to achieve meaningful change. Anxiety  directly impacts cardiovascular health, hormone levels, sleep quality, the immune system and gastrointestinal health. 

Our understanding of cholesterol has changed so dramatically over the past decade. Vascular disease, namely strokes and heart attacks, remain a top cause of death. Current strategies focus on evaluating and reducing risk factors while commiting to lifestyle changes. Understanding the path is only half the battle. 

A powerful emotion that impacts your health, motivation and relationships. Symptoms of depression are interrelated to other disease processes, dynamics of life and often medications. Depression directly impact medical issues such as hypertension, diabetes, maintaining a health weight, sleep quality, issues with pain, and vascular disease. 

Quality restorative sleep is critical to our bodies healing and metabolic processes. Sleep quality has a profound impact on both physical and mental health. 

Implicated in everything from strokes and heart attacks to lung disease, cancer and chronic pain, inflammation is the pathology in many diseases. 

A novel use for an old medication:

LDN shows promise as a medication to relieve chronic pain, as well as address immune system dysfunction, inflammation, gastrointestinal disease, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia. 

An absolutely incredible new class of medication with promise for use in many clinical situations. Weight loss use is exciting and best aligned with intentional preparation, education and monitoring. Weight loss and weight maintenance can be incredibly difficult. A close partnership with a provider can make all the difference. 

Pain is a complicated medical ailment that often impacts other aspects of lives and relationships. Understanding the source of pain and evolution of pain is critical. 

Pharmaceuticals have come a very long way and we now have some incredible treatment options. Never have we had so many options to improve the outcomes for diabetic patients. Looking beyond the labs and examining opportunities for disease and lifestyle  modifications are key to meaningful lasting improvement. 

ADHD/ADD is a common issue for both adults and children, and it has a strong genetic component.  Considering diet and tools for success are essential for optimal outcomes.