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Integrated Health Concepts
Bringing Science and Nature into balance
Welcome to Integrated Health Concepts (IHC). Our philosophy
is simple. We will try the most natural, medically appropriate
approach first. We feel that our role in your health is one of support and
empowerment. The ultimate responsibility for your health lies within you. It is
your right to be well. It is a balance of Mind-Body-Spirit. People seek
medical help with the mixed-up notion that if the doctor with vast abilities
and knowledge of pharmaceuticals can prescribe, cut, and/or otherwise relieve
the patient of disease, then their life will somehow be better. To us here at
IHC that is backwards. If you bring balance to your life, choose to be happy and
ground your life in love, good health will follow. Our mission is to help people
accept well-being.
The US ranks 37th in the World Health
Organization ranking of health systems, just behind Dominica and Costa Rica and
in front of Slovenia. After 100 years of astronomical advances in healthcare
we are fatter, have more disease than ever before, and for the first time in
humanity we will not live as long as our parents. We cannot afford the care
we have developed, and when we can, it is overpriced and usually devoid of love,
empathy and thoughtfulness. Don’t you think it is time to change?
The Healthcare system
The system is not necessarily broken, it is over-used. The
US has the best healthcare when it comes to acute care, intensive care and
surgery. Do not blame the system for the current problems. People need to
take responsibility for the own health.
People need to understand that they are in control. They
can choose wellness or disease. Simple choices will change your life. Eat
organic foods whenever possible, and fresh, local whole foods the other times.
Avoid any processed foods. Drink one-half your body weight in ounces of water daily.
Exercise daily, meditate or otherwise relax. Know you are loved.
Mind
At IHC we know happiness doesn’t come from a pill. It
starts with an inner stillness and peace. I have never seen an antidepressant
fix a troubled marriage or a stressful job. But I have seen empowered people change
seemingly unchangeable situations. Inner stillness doesn’t come from a bottle—it
begins from the understanding that you can change. Change yourself, and thus
your life. We will support you through these fearful times with our wonderful
associates, and yes—if needed—medications, both natural and synthetic. But
remember: the outcome depends upon your willingness to change, to allow love in
and to forgive.
Body
I see my role in your health as your personal consultant. I
will use science to help evaluate how your body is working. I feel it is
crucial to assess where your health is now. This gives us a starting point, and
the ability to track changes. It is also important to evaluate your
biochemical and neurohormonal systems. I will generally check any medically
necessary lab tests after our first visit. We will then discuss any opportunities
that may exist for improvements. My personal philosophy is to achieve optimal
levels of these markers, not merely a result within the normal range. Again, we
will start with the most natural therapy first. If we can achieve optimal
functioning of these systems you have a much better chance of lasting and
meaningful change.
Spirit
IHC has a Certified Spiritual Director on site. Yet that is
only a part of the team. Our daily intention is for our entire staff to
approach you with love, understanding and support in order to provide the best
atmosphere to foster change and to live the example.
- James H. Schrenker, MD, CMD
Come and visit our Bristol office!
Our office is located at 1701 Euclid Avenue, Suite C, Bristol, VA
We look forward to serving you soon!
Visit our Contact page for directions and a map to our clinic.
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