Chronic Disease Management

Hypertension and High Cholesterol

About 78 million US adults (1 in 3) have high blood pressure. Only about half (48%) of these people have their high blood pressure under control. Hypertension is a major risk factor for Heart Disease.  Similarly, high cholesterol can double a patient’s risk of heart disease or stroke.

While these conditions are most often treated with prescription medication, our providers will not disregard the impact of nutrition, exercise, stress management…  as a member of the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine, Brooke Fields MSPAS PA-C  will educate patients on the latest information regarding nutrition, botanicals, and supplements used in heart disease. 

Alison deVazeille PharmD, is a pharmacist and available as a consultant for our providers needing information on prescription medications. 

Diabetes

Thirty-four million people (one in ten) have diabetes – and one in five don’t even know it yet! This condition of high blood glucose leads to heart disease, kidney dysfunction, and other complications. 

Treatment recommendations often depend on the severity of the disease. Our providers seek to educate their diabetic patients about the role of nutrition and exercise, as well as manage their condition with prescription medications.  

There may be a place for alternative therapies in the treatment of Diabetes.  

Allergies & Asthma

Environmental allergens are not only problematic in the Spring and Fall.  Many patients suffer from indoor and outdoor allergies throughout the year.  

Because they have been treating patients in this area for 8 years, Brooke Fields and Rachel Sposito are familiar with the local allergens and the impact seasonal allergies can have on the quality of life.  

Treating allergies and asthma can be frustrating for patients.  Symptoms may seem to have been treated successfully, only to return… sometimes years later!  There are often underlying medical issues that can foster and trigger allergies and asthma, we are here to help you identify these, which often can significantly improve symptoms.  

Obesity

According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in adults between 2017-2018 was 42.4%.  

Factors contributing to excessive weight include genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, depression, and some prescription medications. 

Brooke Fields has a vast knowledge of metabolic disorders, nutrition counseling, and underlying issues that can support obesity.  Every patient presents a unique story and history which can lead to general weight gain.  To truly address the problem, we must focus on the building blocks that have facilitated weight gain, overeating, and chronic obesity.  

Rachel Sposito brings a holistic approach to nutritional awareness and weight loss strategies that are specific to what is sustainable long-term based on your lifestyle, time, resources, and family influence. Most often, the trends that set someone up for obesity are buried deep within the family and ethnic culture. Adjustments can be made to your lifestyle without losing the essence of your cultural preferences.