Medical breakthroughs are happening everyday. Doctors are finding new means of treating old diseases as well as ways to combat new ones. There is a continuing growth in our ability to treat these problems, but along with that is the reality that these diseases are getting more complicated. Could the solution to our battle be as simple as going back to basics? Genetically basic?
A Center of Functional Healing
While many physicians look to treat only symptoms, the Hall Health and Longevity Center in Santa Monica, CA, lead by founder Dr. Prudence Hall, M.D., treats the root causes of diseases using Functional Medicine and integrated healing. Dr. Hall, who has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Doctor’s Show and other media, is best known for her groundbreaking work treating both men and women with bio-identical hormones.
“The new Center exists because patients have demanded it!” said Dr. Hall. “I’ve been treating patients for almost 30 years and I started to see patients had needs I wasn’t aware of. Medical school gave me valid tools, but they didn’t always work. I really had to look at treatments, their effects, and educate myself. That’s where I learned a key component was lifestyle. Food is actually a way to modify our genes!”
Health through Hormonal Balance
“In treating bio-identical hormones we are re-creating the same hormones that your body is producing,” explained Dr. Hall. “It is individualized medicine. Hormones are like the conductors in the orchestra of cells. If the conductor is not leading, the cells are lost.” This is why functional medicine is so important. Finding the root cause of the problem allows the Hall Center to personalize the exact treatment you need. “We are the detectives that search for the root causes and through a patients information we can determine a solution to help bring about a regression of what’s bad and rejuvenate a patients body to better,” said Dr. Hall.
Breakthroughs in Technology
Within the Hall Center are two breakthroughs that will aid in the early detection of breast cancer and thyroid issues. SonoCine is a computerized breast ultrasound that detects twice as many cancers as mammography, without radiation or pain. Its cutting edge technology allows for the early detection of breast cancer safely. Phyroflex is a device that has been shown to be more accurate in detecting thyroid problems then the blood tests that are usually done.
Ultimate Health Optimization
Patients spend a day at the Center for a comprehensive, cutting edge health assessment and treatment plan, including dietary changes, bio-identical hormones, detox and natural cardiac interventions for optimal health and longevity. For the treatment of fatigue, depression, weight gain and lack of libido, patients have up to 10 different hormones balanced with bio-identical hormones to achieve youthful levels. Patients not only regain their vitality, but also receive preventative benefits against heart attacks, stroke, cancer, dementia, inflammation, osteoporosis, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
It’s Basic
Besides Functional medicine and healing, Dr. Hall also emphasizes Transformational medicine. “Simply put, your inner path needs to be developed. You need to know who you are and listen to what your body is telling you,” explained Dr. Hall. “Everyone is different and modern medicine is generalized. Genetic medicine is an incredible thing and it’s now just coming to the forefront.” That’s what the Hall Health and Longevity Center is all about. Bringing medicine back to basics and showing the patients that they have individual needs that CAN be met.
The Hall Health and Longevity Center will be rejuvenating itself by opening a new state of the art, high-end facility in October of 2010. The new facility will be located at 916 Main Street in Venice Beach, Calif. To learn more, visit www.thehallcenter.com.
