Allergies
Allergies are among the most widely undiagnosed ailments causing untold suffering in millions. A short time in our laboratory with our allergy technician can shed extraordinary light on allergies and sensitivities that have often caused our patients difficulties their entire lives. Our Progressive Medicine centers diagnose, test and treat food and inhalant allergies as well as chemical sensitivities. We are deeply experienced in treating not only traditional allergic states such as eczema, hives, asthma and rhinitis, but also more uncommon states such as hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, muscle and joint aches, chronic fatigue and digestive disorders.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders represent a range of abnormal behaviors and neurologic dysfunction, and include conditions such as autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder or PDD. Its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate in the industrialized world and is presenting a major challenge to our healthcare system.
Until recently, the only treatment was behavioral, occupational and speech therapies, but over the past few years a new biomedical approach to diagnosis and treatement has developed.
The Rhinebeck Health Center/Center for Progressive Medicine is at the forefront of this biomedical approach to Autism. We have treated children from across the United States and around the world. In this rapidly changing field, we are continually applying the latest research findings to our clinical treatments with exciting results, which can enhance the benefits of behavioral and educational programs. We are committed to the recovery of every child.
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Chelation Therapy
Angina, heart disease and other disorders associated with poor blood circulation (including to the brain and the legs) have all been treated effectively with alternative treatments at our two Progressive Medicine centers. One of the techniques used is chelation therapy, in which an amino acid, ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) is administered intravenously to try to improve blood flow.
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Immune System Disorders
Our centers for Progressive Medicine provide the diagnosis and treatment of immune system disorders, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic viral infections, chronic yeast infections (chronic candidiasis) and autoimmune disorders. We also offer adjunctive approaches to the treatment of cancer.
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Lyme Disease
Our centers for Progressive Medicine in Albany and Rhinebeck have become leading referral clinics for the treatment of Lyme Disease which has disabled so many people in the Hudson Valley and Capital District. We have treated this ailment effectively using oral and intravenous antibiotics, natural approaches and immune system modulation.
Read on for more information on our Integrative approach to the treatment of Lyme disease.
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Mesotherapy; Body Sculpting and Pain Management
Mesotherapy is an interventional injection technique that is performed by a physician. It is a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of cellulite, weight loss, hair loss (alopecia), and face and neck rejuvenation. Unlike surgery, it is virtually painless, requires no postoperative recovery time, requires no heavy bandages or girdles, and no anesthesia is necessary.
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Medical Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
"All that we do is touched with ocean yet we remain on the shore of what we know."
Richard Wilbur
We offer acupuncture performed by a physician with over 20 years of experience in Eastern and Western medicine, along with Chinese medicine for the treatment of such musculoskeletal problems as headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia and other acute and chronic pain syndromes, as well as for stress, immune system disorders and digestive disorders.
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Nutritional and Preventive Medicine
"Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food" Hippocrates
We emphasize the importance of individualized dietary modifications and nutritional supplement regimens to correct existing disease states and achieve optimal health.
Our personalized service is designed to satisfy and reflect your unique needs, limitations and expectations. You will receive a comprehensive evaluation, which includes a complete medical history and physical examination, and a variety of individualized and specialized tests and diagnostic services. The result of this comprehensive evaluation is an individualized treatment plan.
"Feed a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, feed him for a lifetime."
Chinese Proverb
Our centers for Progressive Medicine encourage the use of a wide modality of wellness-enhancing practices. We are committed to not only the treatment of disease, but rather the optimization of our patients' health.
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Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a technique that can heal and strengthen ligaments and tendons to restore normal joint motion and function and decrease chronic musculoskeletal pain associated with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome and partially torn ligament and/or tendons.
This is done through a series of small injections to stimulate mild inflammation in the affected area, which leads to healing of damaged, painful ligaments and restores normal function to degenerated joints.
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Pulse Biofeedback
Pulse biofeedback is similar to the Chinese medicine view of the body and holistic health, in that illness or disease is believed to be a function of blockages in energy flow or chi. Where Chinese medicine looks at energy flow as chi, pulse biofeedback considers electromagnetic (EM) energy and frequencies as barometers of health or illness.
Utilizing a special EM frequency device, pulse biofeedback can be used to scan the body for interference in EM frequencies of various organs and body systems to diagnose and heal conditions that can range from sinusitis to chronic neuropathy.
Through scanning for abnormalities and then fine tuning EM frequencies to correct imbalances, pulse biofeedback facilitates the natural healing process. This system of healing has been used in Europe for over 10 years, and is available under the direction of one of our physicians at our health centers.
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Stress Management
"The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives
by altering the attitudes of their minds."
Albert Schweitzer
Every day we see the profound interrelation between mind and body and the ways in which stress can wreck havoc on people's health. As a result, we encourage the use of relaxation techniques, hypnosis, bio-feedback, imaging/visualization, and counseling, as well as other mind/body approaches for the treatment of stress-related disorders.
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Women's Health
The women patients of our practices can avail themselves of annual examinations, natural approaches to premenstrual syndrome, menopause and osteoporosis. We have also successfully treated chronic urinary and vaginal infections.
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