ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN While this condition often cannot be reversed, some patients respond to herbal, nutritional, and antibiotic therapy. FIRSTLINE THERAPY - THERAPEUTIC LIFESTYLE PROGRAM 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. The program offers patients a plan for therapeutic lifestyle changes that will positively impact their health. MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS The Downing Clinic works with mineral and nutritional imbalances, toxicities that can contribute to these problems. Massage, physical therapy, chiropractic are often prescribed. Herbal and nutritional therapies are often used. CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT The Downing Clinic combines diet, vitamins, lifestyle treatment to improve cholesterol. We run genetic tests for cardiovascular disease. DIABETES MELLITUS, METABOLIC SYNDROME, INSULIN RESISTANCE Taking a broad look at contributing factors, The Downing Clinic works to help many patients with these illnesses. HYPOGLYCEMIA The Downing Clinic often treats this problem using a multi-factorial approach to finding causes and treating them. HYPERTENSION Diet, lifestyle, herbs, minerals, amino acids and detoxification all can help with this silent disease. With combinations of our own version of the DASH diet and other lifestyle changes, often improvement is possible. MENOPAUSAL and PERIMENOPAUSAL PROBLEMS Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings and mental fogginess. The Downing Clinic does extensive testing to find the best and safest treatment for each individual woman. We prescribe bio-identical hormone and herbal treatments tailored to individual needs based on your test results. PMS Identifying and treating the many causes of this problem can help brighten the two weeks before the onset of menses. The Downing Clinic uses a broad approach. PHYSICAL EXAMS Often patients prefer a physician with a holistic approach for their physical exams. They feel they will get the chance to learn more about how to best take care of their health and learn about natural options. The Downing Clinic provides comprehensive annual physical exams by a Board-Certified Internist for both men and women. The following tests are done in-office: pulmonary function tests, EKGs, and PAP smears and breast exams for women. For other diagnostic tests and blood work, we’ll recommend private labs or a facility of your choice. SKIN PROBLEMS, PSORIASIS, ECZEMA With good detective work, we can usually find contributing factors for skin conditions. Also, we work with nutrition for beautiful skin and recommend natural products for skin care. WOMEN'S HEALTH Complete annual gyn exams including breast exams and pap smears. Caring support for menopause and pms including symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings and mental fogginess. The Downing Clinic does extensive testing to find the best and safest treatment for each individual woman. We prescribe bio-identical hormone and herbal treatments tailored to individual needs based on your test results. Guidance for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis.