FirstLine Therapy Health Risk Reduction/Management Program Available To learn more about the class schedule click here. The Downing Clinic is pleased to announce that clinic staff are now certified in a research-based health risk reduction and disease management program called FirstLine Therapy. Ann Heusted, RN, Lifestyle Educator, will coordinate the program and provide direct patient care under the supervision of Laura Kovalcik, DO, Board Certified Internal Medicine, clinic owner. This new program, FirstLine Therapy, created by Metagenics Corporation is only offered through physicians who have attended the certification program. The program offers patients a plan for therapeutic lifestyle changes that will positively impact their health. The program focuses on: Body composition Biochemical individuality A modified Mediterranean Diet Plan (Low Glycemic Index & Load Diet) Tailored supplements Prevention, early intervention, improvement of quality of life and chronic disease FirstLine Therapy is designed to specifically address the following: Reduce inflammation – the body´s physical response to chronic irritation Replenish essential fatty acids in the diet Improve insulin sensitization Use objective individual data for assessment of progress Prevent development of chronic diseases The program has been recommended by leading health organizations for treating and reducing the risk of common conditions such as: High cholesterol High blood pressure Metabolic Syndrome Type 2 Diabetes Cardiovascular disease Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Conditions related to aging Lifestyle choices are also the key to addressing other health concerns and symptoms, such as: Fatigue Hormone imbalance Low sex drive Stress-related symptoms Poor memory or lack of mental clarity And many others The personalized FirstLine Therapy program includes: Initial and follow-up testing Regular consultations on how to make daily choices that will enhance your health and prevent and reverse disease processes A series of classes with an accompanying guidebook Solutions for staying active Simple eating guidelines Progress tracking Lifestyle counseling Nutritional product recommendations For more information on this exciting new program which provides new options for treating the above mentioned conditions, please call 248-625-6677. Downing Clinic Brochure FirstLine Therapy Sucess Stories