Seeking doctor focused on promoting vibrant health
I’m seeking a primary care physician who will emphasize best possible health, rather than disease prevention. I’m a woman in my early 50s, and I’ve always been in excellent health, but recently have been diagnosed with both pre-diabetes and pre-hypertension. I have been treating my hypothyroidism for years. My current PCP sees many patients struggling with much greater challenges, so in her view, I’m just fine. But I would love to find a doctor who would want to explore with me the root causes of these changes, and see if there’s anything I can do to address them now. I already exercise regularly, eat a very healthy diet, and am not overweight. Do you know a doctor who proactively emphasizes best possible health for any individual? I do not have Kaiser, but my insurance will allow me to see anyone else. Thank you!
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It sounds like you already make good lifestyle choices but you may find that a health coach (rather than a PCP) can help you to continue to refine those lifestyle choices which is ultimately the only factor you have control over. I don't have any specific recommendations but that may be one thing to search for as part of your health journey. Good luck!
Good for you for taking your health in your own hands! From my personal experience, no regular practitioner practicing western medicine will be able to help you achieve true health.If you can seek out a Functional Medicine doctor to help you get to the root cause of your symptoms. I haven't personally seen this practitioner myself, but I was referred to Dr. Brandy at Body Love Cafe in Walnut Creek. I do see Dr. Faranak Fiedler who understands integrative medicine and is working on getting a functional medicine doctor in her office.
As a side note, you may be able to heal yourself through research. Most all disease can be healed through healing the gut and detoxing. Hyperthyroidism being one that can be healed through proper nutrition and iodine supplements. Look up the "Global Healing Center" website, so much information. You can type in anything you want and get results to heal yourself naturally through fasting, healing the gut and detoxing the liver. Good luck.