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The FirstLine Therapy is a 12 week lifestyle
modification program that will put you on the path to
optimal health and ideal body composition through a
combination of balanced eating, regular exercise,
reduction of stress, and the appropriate use of
supplements.
The American
Cancer Society, Heart Association, Cholesterol Association
and Diabetes Association all agree that the
first line
of therapy for lowering risk for chronic disease is
lifestyle education concerning diet and exercise. The
FirstLine Therapy program is based on extensive scientific
research on how adopting habits of living that are healthy
can delay the onset of illness in old age, and increase the
years of good health.
Natural Life
Chiropractic is a designated Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes (TLC) Center of Excellence.
Dr. Orwick is the
Certified Counselor of our FirstLine Therapy (FLT) program
and
Anna Burchard is the Certified Lifestyle Educator
and an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
OVERVIEW: The FLT Program contains three sets of
lab work performed at the beginning, middle, and end of
the program (Approx. Week 1, 6 & 12). Each set of lab work
consists of the BIA, HAQ, and blood lipid panel analyses,
and the records of health history and body measurements.
This specific lab work gives us a unique detailed view of
your overall health status at the cellular level and your
opportunity to work at prevention before pathology occurs.
During your
first consultation you will receive the FirstLine Therapy
Book, which includes information on a healthy balanced
diet (what to eat, how much and how often), daily menu
planner, recipes for low-glycemic meals, explanation of
nutritional supplementation, proper initial exercise, and
recommendations for stress management
Consultations consists of three 20 minute appointments
with Dr. Orwick (at Week 1, 6 & 12) and nine 1 hour
sessions with Anna Burchard over the course of the
twelve weeks. Dr. Orwick will supervise your program, design
your supplement plan, and answer any questions concerning
complex health issues or lab work results. Anna will go over
your test results with you, coordinate your program, and
provide information concerning your unique health profile
and challenges. She will be your coach and support
throughout the 12 weeks while you begin to make lifestyle
choices that will change your future well-being.
A
Therapeutic Lifestyle means living your life in a way that
improves your health. It means making powerful choices every
day to enhance your health, enabling you to achieve a full,
healthy life. This is what the FirstLine Therapy program is
all about -- gaining control of your health and your life
while increasing your energy, improving your shape, reducing
your health risks, and maximizing your overall well-being.
Are you ready to make this commitment to yourself? Then
let’s get started!
Call Natural Life Chiropractic to set an appointment
for pre-consultation lab work at 740-1718.
The cost of
program includes three sets of lab work, the FirstLine
Therapy Book, three consultations with Dr. Orwick, and nine
lifestyle coaching sessions with Anna Burchard :
$ 550.00
*To view
personal testimonials about the profound results achieved by
our patients, please visit the web-site
www.stopchronicdisease.com, input our zip code 85705 in
‘Find TLC Practitioner’ and hit ‘View Profile’ for Dr.
Orwick and page down to My Patient Success Stories.
If you are
interested in this program and would like more detailed
information, please request the two-page flyer about ‘How
The FLT Program Works’ from our front office and view our 11
minute in-office DVD.
* Does not include cost of nutritional supplements.
Estimation of supplement costs is dependent upon your
unique health profile.
HOW THE FLT PROGRAM WORKS
The
FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Program provides education,
support and an individualized program of nutrition,
exercise, stress and sleep management. The program will
address issues of body composition, cellular health,
toxicity, lipid profile and metabolic rates. In order to
evaluate your overall unique chemistry and monitor your
progress, the following tests will be performed before
Week 1, again at Week 6, and finally at Week 12.
Clinical Lab Work, Health Questionnaire, and Baseline
Measurements
1. Lipid profile - A finger prick blood draw
for basic information on cardio-vascular, diabetes, and
other chronic disease factors:
- Good (HDL) and bad (LDL)
cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Glucose
- Liver enzymes, to check liver
function
2. Bio-Impedance Analysis (BIA) -
measures your body’s electrical reactance and
resistance.
The
measurement provides information for the following
analyses:
- Muscle to fat ratio - the Number
One marker for anti-aging
- Body Mass Index (BMI) - height
to weight ratio, indication your disease risk
factors
- Phase Angle - indicates relative
cellular age and health
- Basic Metabolic Rate (BMR) -
indicates your daily caloric requirements
- Relative toxicity and hydration
levels
3. Health Appraisal Questionnaire (HAQ) -
6-page questionnaire designed from studies performed at
four top universities to subjectively evaluate 30 areas
of your body to determine the pre-pathological areas of
concern.
4. Measurements
- Waist to Hip ratio - #1
Biomarker for metabolic syndrome, CVD, and diabetes
risk
- Biceps, chest, thighs B to
monitor muscle tone and loss of inches
5. Blood Pressures and Pulse - to
monitor hypertension and fitness parameters
Initial
Consultation - (scheduled one week after testing) The
first session is 60 minutes with Life Style Educator
Anna Burchard and 20 minutes with Dr. Orwick. Dr. Orwick
will prescribe your initial supplementation protocol
after evaluating the overview of your current health
status. During the first session with Anna, you will
review together your test results, determine your health
goals and establish your course of lifestyle therapy.
Anna will go over dietary recommendations and set up a
sample menu plan based upon your metabolic rate and
personal goals concerning body composition and fitness.
Twelve
Week Program - Your FLT Program will be under the
supervision of Dr. Orwick. Patients will meet with her
during the first, sixth and twelfth weeks for specific
pertinent education regarding their prescribed
nutritional supplementation regimen.
First Six Weeks: patients will meet weekly with
Anna Burchard, Lifestyle Educator, for education,
coaching and support of the planned lifestyle
modifications.
Making these lifestyles changes requires that we
provide you with the knowledge you need to make
healthy choices. Therefore, weekly sessions will
cover the following issues:
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how to manage stress and time
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what you’re eating now |
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how to shift to low-glycemic foods
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how
to get enough sleep |
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how to build a healthy relationship with
food
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how to overcome
challenges |
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how to start exercising safely
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how to stay on course to
achieve your goals |
Dependent upon your specific health challenge,
education topics may include:
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blood
sugar metabolism |
healthy bone maintenance |
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detoxification |
healthy digestion |
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body
composition |
hormonal balance |
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anti-inflammatory strategies |
other anti-aging strategies
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Second Six Weeks: Anna will meet with patients
every other week to fine-tune your meal program, address
new priorities set forth as a result of the sixth week
testing, help resolve any new challenges, and continue
personal training.
Twelve Week Re-test: after documenting and
celebrating all of your progress, a maintenance program
will be prescribed to ensure that your health
improvements are maintained.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Step 1: Make the decision that you
are ready to commit to yourself.
Step 2: Set aside the resources
and the time to be successful in achieving your
goals -
a three month period where you and your health are a
priority.
Step 3: Schedule a 9:00 am
appointment with our front desk to have your
clinical lab work performed.
Pay for the program and pick up the HAQ,
Detoxification, and Health History forms.
Pick up and follow the instructions for lab work and
BIA preparation concerning the night before and
morning of testing.
Step 4: Arrive at 8:55 am on the
day of your appointment with your completed forms
and
having followed the instructions for the BIA
preparation. NOTE: The program cannot start without
properly completing the forms and returning them the
date of testing. The test results will not be
accurate if you do not follow the BIA preparation
instructions.
Step 5: After you lab work is
performed, set an appointment with Anna and Dr.
Orwick for
your first consultation and you are ready to go!
By committing to this program, you are taking the first
step toward better health!
If you are planning a visit to Natural Life
Chiropractic Click here to print our
Patient Information form. You can fill it in before
your visit.
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