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Predicting the Future

Just about everyone would like to know something about the future; it seems to be human nature. Most of us check the weather forecast, for example. How likely is it to rain tomorrow? Should I take an umbrella?

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Functional medicine testing is a similar type of forecast. It can help us be aware of possible increased risk of certain health challenges. For example, it is possible to determine when there is an increased possibility of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, kidney disease, and other health issues.

Modern functional medicine is able to predict a high probability of developing chronic health conditions. Laboratory tests and other medical examination procedures can detect problems before they become serious, which allows us to make positive changes.

Pre-diabetes is a good example. A person who is pre-diabetic is at least two and a half times more likely to become fully diabetic. The good news is, with modifications in diet, exercise, and nutritional support this can almost always be turned around.

Holistic health care, as practiced here at Health+Plus Clinic, provides you with insight into possible future health problems and recommendations to potentially avoid serious health problems.

What is Holistic health care?

Holistic health care is an approach to wellness that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. It goes beyond treating symptoms and aims to address the root causes of health issues by considering the whole person and their lifestyle. In this comprehensive approach, practitioners consider various factors such as physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental aspects of an individual’s life.

To that end, one of the significant benefits of holistic health care is its focus on prevention and proactive measures to maintain overall well-being. By considering the interconnectedness of various aspects of health, holistic practitioners can provide insights into potential future health problems that may arise based on an individual’s current health status, lifestyle choices, and other factors.

Through a detailed assessment and analysis, holistic health care practitioners can identify risk factors, early signs, and markers that indicate the possibility of developing serious health conditions in the future. This holistic approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of a person’s health, beyond the immediate symptoms or concerns they may have.

With the knowledge of potential future health problems, holistic health care practitioners can provide personalized recommendations and interventions to help individuals potentially avoid or minimize the impact of those health issues. These recommendations often encompass a wide range of strategies, including lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, stress management techniques, physical activity, natural remedies, and complementary therapies.

For example, if we, as a holistic health care practitioner, identify certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a patient, we may suggest dietary modifications such as reducing saturated fat intake, increasing fiber consumption, and recommending regular exercise to improve cardiovascular health. Additionally, we may also recommend stress reduction techniques, such as meditation or yoga, to support overall well-being.

By adopting these proactive measures and making necessary lifestyle changes, our patients can potentially reduce their risk of developing serious health problems in the future. Holistic health care’s emphasis on prevention and early intervention aligns with the notion that taking care of one’s overall well-being can lead to better long-term health outcomes.

If you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer at Health+Plus Clinic here in the Kansas City area, or you want to schedule your physical exam and get started, call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page. We would love to meet you!

Health+Plus is not an emergency medical facility. If you are having sudden intense symptoms go to a hospital, urgent care center, or call 911.

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy

What is Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy?

Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) was pioneered in the early 1980’s. It has been part of the holistic practice at Health+Plus for more than fifteen years. Dr. Clark has studied with the originators and innovators in the exciting field of medicine.

Our providers believe that hormone therapy must be holistic. Our patients’ hormone levels are routinely evaluated and addressed, when necessary. There is no ‘cookie-cutter’ approach that is effective. Each person has unique needs, and we focus on replenishing and balancing hormones to optimize health and well-being.

At Health+Plus we do not use artificial hormones. The molecular structure of the hormones is identical to those that the body makes on its own.

With intense or prolonged stress, aging, poor diet, and environmental factors, hormone production decreases BHRT helps replenish deficiencies, which results in better health and slows the effector of aging.

Benefits:

Mental health/ reducing risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s

Improved bone density

Slows effect of aging

Improves energy, strength, and stamina

Reduced risk of chronic diseases including diabetes and heart disease

Improves sexual health

Improves mood and attitude

Increases motivation

Improves Appearance

Replenishment of hormones is accomplished in various ways, including oral capsules, topical creams, or pellet insertion. You will work with our practitioners to attain your goals for improved quality of life.

If you are interested in learning more about Bio-identical Hormone Therapy at Health+Plus Clinic here in the Kansas City area, call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page.

Earwax Removal: A Safe and Effective Way to Keep Your Ears Clean

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Earwax Removal: A Safe and Effective Way to Keep Your Ears Clean

Now hear this: if you feel like your ears are full of earwax, we can clean them right up for you!

Earwax is a natural substance that helps to protect the ear canal. However, too much earwax can cause a build-up, which can lead to several problems, including:

Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Ear infections

If you are experiencing any of these problems, it is important to have your earwax removed by our healthcare professionals at Health+Plus Clinic here in Oak Grove.

Benefits

Earwax removal has several benefits, including:

Improved hearing: Earwax can block the ear canal and reduce hearing. Removing earwax can improve hearing.
Reduced tinnitus: Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear. It can be caused by earwax build-up. Removing earwax can reduce tinnitus.
Reduced ear infections: Ear infections can be caused by earwax build-up. Removing earwax can reduce the risk of ear infections.
Improved comfort: Earwax build-up can cause itching and discomfort. Removing earwax can improve comfort.

Earwax removal is a safe and effective way to keep your ears clean. If you are experiencing any problems with your ears, it is important to have your earwax removed by a professional. Call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page to make an appointment.

Low-Vacuum Breast Cupping: A Modern Therapy for Improved Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage

Low-Vacuum Breast Cupping: A Modern Therapy for Improved Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage

Low-Vacuum Breast Cupping Massage improves circulation and lymphatic drainage. This modern therapy device provides effective and comfortable treatment to reduce abnormal congestion of breast tissue, breast congestion can increase risk of cancer.

Low-vacuum breast cupping massage is a modern therapy that uses low-pressure cups to massage the tissue. Low-Vacuum breast cupping is performed from a cupping machine, a trained professional assists in placement and then leaves the room, as the treatment usually lasts 30 minutes.

Benefits

Low-vacuum breast cupping massage has many benefits, including:

* Improved circulation

* Improved lymphatic drainage

* Reduced pain

* Increased relaxation

* Improved sleep

*Improves Hormones

*Improves Tone

Low-vacuum breast cupping massage is a safe and effective treatment that can help to improve your health and well-being. If you are interested in learning more about low-vacuum cupping massage, contact us at our Oak Grove location today. Call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Treatment Option for Many Conditions

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Treatment Option for Many Conditions

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing oxygen in one our pressurized oxygen chambers here at Health+Plus Clinic. This process encourages oxygen to be quickly absorbed and dissolved into the bloodstream at an expedited rate.

Hyperbaric chambers are simple enclosures which can be pressurized to allow the person inside to experience atmospheric pressures greater than normal environmental pressures. This allows concentrated oxygen to deeply penetrate the blood, tissues, and organs of the body which can rapidly accelerate healing of all tissues.

Especially those affected by most mental and psychological trauma, mental conditions, physical ailments, surgery and scar tissue, burns/burned tissue, ligament and tendon injuries, open sores, macular degeneration and a variety of conditions, including:

Slow-healing wounds
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Diabetic foot ulcers
Radiation injuries
Shortness of Breath
Decreased Lung Function
Cerebral palsy
Autism
Alzheimer’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Hearing loss
Traumatic brain injury
Heart Disease
Stroke
Immune Suppression

How it Works

HBOT involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The pressure inside the chamber is higher than normal atmospheric pressure. This higher pressure causes the lungs to collect more oxygen. Thus, getting more oxygen to the tissues that need it can help the body heal and fight certain infections.

The extra oxygen in the blood can also help to:

Promote the growth of new blood vessels
Increase the production of collagen
Increase the production of white blood cells
Kill harmful bacteria
Reduce inflammation
Improve the function of the immune system

Benefits

The benefits of HBOT include:

Faster healing of wounds
Improved blood flow to the brain
Reduced inflammation
Increased energy levels
Improved mental clarity
Better sleep
Reduced pain
Improved hearing
Increased vision

How We Do It

HBOT treatments typically last for 60 minutes. You will breathe pure oxygen in our pressurized chamber. There are two types of HBOT chambers: monoplace chambers and multiplace chambers. Monoplace chambers are used for individuals, while multiplace chambers can accommodate multiple people.

HBOT is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of conditions. If you are considering HBOT, contact us at our Oak Grove location today. Just call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page.

Ion Cleanse: The Natural Way to Detoxify

Ion Cleanse: The Natural Way to Detoxify

Ion Cleanse is a relaxing foot bath that draws out everyday toxins that accumulate in our bodies. You’ll be astonished at the results!

How It Works

Ion cleanse uses negative ions to draw toxins out of the body through the feet. The negative ions attach themselves to the toxins and then are flushed out through the water.

Benefits

Ion cleanse has many benefits, including:

Detoxification
Improved circulation
Increased energy levels
Improved sleep
Reduced stress
Improved mood
Reduce pain
Improve relaxation

Ion cleanse is a safe and effective way to improve your overall health. If you are interested in learning more about ion cleanse, call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page.

Whole Body Vibration Therapy: A Natural Approach to Increased Health and Well-Being

Whole Body Vibration Therapy: A Natural Approach to Increased Health and Well-Being

Whole body vibration helps increase circulation and lymphatic drainage, tones muscles, improves balance and coordination, stimulates the release of hormones that decline as we age, increase bone density, improve joint mobility, help with bladder control problems, help with diabetic neuropathy and enhances metabolism by burning calories.

This treatment is beneficial for patients with Diabetic Neuropathy by increasing blood flow to the feet. Also, exercising on the whole-body vibration for 10 minutes is equivalent to one hour in the gym!

What Is It?

Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy is a natural, non-invasive treatment that has been shown to have a variety of health benefits. WBV therapy involves standing or sitting on a platform that vibrates at a high frequency. This vibration causes the body to move in a way that stimulates circulation, lymphatic drainage, and muscle toning.

How It Works

WBV therapy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanisms. When the body vibrates, it causes the blood to circulate more quickly and the lymphatic system to drain more effectively. This can help to remove toxins from the body and improve overall health. WBV therapy can also help to tone muscles, improve balance and coordination, and stimulate the release of hormones that decline as we age.

Benefits

WBV therapy has many benefits, including:

Increased circulation
Improved lymphatic drainage
Muscle toning
Improved balance and coordination
Increased bone density
Improved joint mobility
Help with bladder control problems
Enhanced metabolism by burning calories

WBV therapy is a safe and effective treatment that can help to improve your health and well-being. If you are interested in learning, just contact us at our Oak Grove location today. Call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page.

What Are Vitamin Infusions?

What Are Vitamin Infusions?

Many of the people who visit Health+Plus Clinic in Oak Grove, Missouri receive intravenous infusions of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The purposes for this include replenishing deficiencies, re-hydrating, improving circulation, optimizing metabolism, and improving symptoms.

Patients receive a mixture of nutrients that are specific to their particular condition. Some infusions help boost energy, while others focus on stimulating the immune system, removing toxins, improving brain and nerve function, or improving circulation. All are replenishing essential nutrients that the body needs in order to be as healthy as possible.

As a premier holistic alternative health clinic, we offer IV’s especially high in B Vitamins including B12.

B12/B-Complex Injections

Vitamin B12 is necessary for normal energy production, healthy nerve and brain function, mental alertness, formation of normal red blood cells, health immune function, physical strength, and hormone production.

It has been estimated that at least 50% of adult Americans have less than ideal levels of B Vitamins. Why so many? Because many medications block the absorption of B12. Also, as digestion becomes less efficient with aging, we simply don’t absorb them as well.

How it Works

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it dissolves in water and can be excreted in the urine. It is absorbed in the small intestine, where it is transported to the liver and other tissues. Vitamin B12 is then converted into a form that is used by the body to carry out its many functions.

Benefits

Vitamin B12 is essential for many important bodily functions, including:

Energy production: Vitamin B12 is necessary for the conversion of food into energy.
Nerve and brain function: Vitamin B12 is important for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Mental alertness: Vitamin B12 is important for mental alertness. It helps to improve memory and concentration.
Red blood cell formation: Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the tissues and remove carbon dioxide.
Immune function: Vitamin B12 helps to boost the immune system. It helps to fight off infection and disease.
Physical strength: Vitamin B12 is important for physical strength. It helps to increase muscle mass and strength.
Hormone production: Vitamin B12 is important for the production of hormones. It helps to regulate metabolism, fertility, and mood.

How to Get B Vitamins Naturally

Vitamin B12 is found in animal products, such as meat, fish, poultry, and eggs. Other B Vitamins mainly come from grains.

Deficiency

If you cannot get it naturally from your diet, a deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause a number of problems, including:

Anemia: A deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause anemia, a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells.
Fatigue: A deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause fatigue.
Impaired nerve function: A deficiency of vitamin B12 can impair nerve function, causing numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
Memory loss: A deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause memory loss.
Depression: A deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause depression.

We Can Help

B vitamins are an essential nutrient that plays a role in many important bodily functions. It is important to get enough B vitamins from food and/or supplements. However, a B Vitamin IV may be necessary to quickly boost your levels if you are not getting enough B Vitamins from your diet. Contact us today to learn more. Just call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page.

What We Do and Who We Serve at Health+Plus Clinic

Your Premier Holistic Alternative Health and Wellness Center

Health+Plus is a premier holistic alternative health and wellness center located in the Kansas City area. We offer a variety of diagnostic services and alternative health care treatments, including:

Alternative health care treatments
Diagnostic services
Customized wellness plans
Pain relief
Stress relief

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Our Treatment Philosophy

Health+Plus is committed to providing the best possible care for our patients, offering a variety of services and treatments that can help people improve their overall health and well-being.

Whether you’re chronically sick and need to restore your health, want to customize your wellness, prevent future illness, are in pain and need relief, and/or want to reduce the effects of the stresses in your life… Health+Plus has alternative health solutions for you!

At Health+Plus clinic we do not treat specific diseases, we treat people. We provide re-hydration, replenishment of vitamin and mineral deficiencies and other therapies to support the body as it self-heals.

We combine the latest scientific methods with holistic and traditional approaches to discover the root causes of your health challenges. Your body has inborn systems and strategies for optimal health. However, dietary, lifestyle, environmental and emotional stresses, and traumas may inhibit or prevent you from being healthy.

At Health+Plus it’s all about you. We focus on you and your needs in a friendly and caring way. You’re always in charge of your health care. The providers and staff make time to explain your conditions, the treatments that are recommended, and answer questions so you can understand before you decide on a treatment plan.

We see people from all walks of life. We help people with chronic illnesses and people who just want to live a healthier lifestyle and be as healthy as they can be. Sometimes we see people that are looking for alternative health solutions to the traditional medical field or are in search of a second opinion.

Fees and Insurance

Our fees are affordable. Health+Plus does not accept insurance, we are a pay-per-service facility. We believe that healthcare is a deeply personal matter, and insurance companies should not dictate the types of treatments and therapies a patient needs. Please note that many of our treatments are also not covered by insurance at any clinic, anywhere.

What to Expect

Our providers are also strong advocates of wellness exams; meaning that every day they see patients who come for an ‘annual exam’ or want to be checked ‘just because they are 40’ or because a sister found out she has cancer.

When you come to Health+Plus you will begin with a general physical examination, extensive laboratory tests, EKG, lung function testing, vein and artery screening, and an extensive health and history with a provider.

You will have a personal consultation with the provider. We will listen to your symptoms and concerns and ask questions about your condition and health history. The extent of your consultation will depend on your individual situation.

After your initial examination a treatment plan will be decided for you based on your laboratory and examination findings. This treatment plan will outline recommended treatments and the optimal timeframe to complete treatments.

Some people wrongly believe that they can ‘drop off’ their body at the clinic and pick it back up later- something like dropping off dry-cleaning, or a vehicle for a tire-change. Ideal health isn’t that simple, it requires time and partnership. Click here to learn more.

Your Health, Your Choice

You can choose what types of alternative health care you want. At Health+Plus we promote wellness and encourage people to strive for optimal health. Some people are interested only in symptom relief. Others are seeking better overall health. Some want to have a specific alternative treatment they have heard about. We’re ready to help you feel better, live better and we will help you create your own plan for wellness.

The need for treatment is based on history, examination findings and laboratory results. Your treatment will be monitored by repeat tests to track your progress.

Keep in Mind

Wellness is a process- it doesn’t happen in a day.

Health+Plus is not an emergency medical facility. If you are having sudden intense symptoms go to a hospital, urgent care center, or call 911.

Holistic Medicine at Health+Plus: A Whole-Person Approach

We get questions about what we do here at Health+Plus Clinic in Oak Grove, Missouri—and we understand why people may be confused. Health+Plus is a premier holistic alternative health and wellness center in the Kansas City area. We combine the latest scientific methods with Holistic and Traditional approaches to discover the root causes of your health challenges.

What does that mean? Read on!

Holistic medicine is a type of medicine that considers the whole person when treating illness. This means that holistic practitioners consider the physical, mental, and emotional factors that can contribute to health problems.

Holistic = whole body!

Holistic medicine is based on the idea that the body is a complex system that is interconnected with the mind and the environment. When one part of the system is out of balance, it can affect the entire system.

Holistic medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people are looking for alternative ways to improve their health. There is a growing body of scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of holistic therapies.

Using holistic medicine can be a great way to improve your overall health and well-being. If you are looking for an alternative approach to medicine, holistic medicine may be a good option for you.

Benefits of Holistic Medicine

There are many benefits to holistic medicine. Some of the most common benefits include:

Improved overall health and well-being
Reduced stress and anxiety
Increased energy levels
Improved sleep
Reduced pain
Improved mental clarity
Increased immune function

Holistic medicine can also help to prevent future health problems.

How to Choose a Holistic Practitioner

When choosing a holistic practitioner, it is important to find someone who is experienced and has a good reputation. When you are interviewing potential practitioners, be sure to ask them about their training, experience, and philosophy. You should also ask them about the risks and benefits of the treatments they offer.

It is important to feel comfortable with your practitioner and to trust them. If you have any concerns, be sure to ask them questions.

Meet Our Licensed Holistic Providers

Dr. David Clark, founder of Health+Plus

Dr. David Clark is a Chiropractic Internist [DABCI] and a Naturopath [NMD]. He has been in private practice since 1975.

Dr. David Clark intended to become a medical doctor and was accepted for advanced placement at both Johns Hopkins and University of Pennsylvania medical schools. However, when his own health issues could not be helped by traditional medicine and drug therapy, he found incredible help from a doctor practicing alternative medicine. For that reason, he changed direction, and pursued education in natural health care.

Dr. Clark is President Emeritus of the Missouri Naturopathic Medical Association, and past Vice-President of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. He is a Diplomate of the International Board of Diagnosis and Preventive Medicine, and Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. He has served on the faculty of Cleveland Chiropractic College, and John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine. He is on the board of Missouri Chiropractic Injectable Nutrition Association.

Dr. Clark has taught many post-graduate classes for doctors on laboratory interpretation, physical examination and diagnosis, and alternative treatment methods.

More than 45 years ago people from all over the country began to hear good reports of his success in treating chronic illness with alternative methods and began traveling to his little office in Oak Grove, Missouri. Since 1999, he more than quadrupled the size of his office to accommodate patient volume and make Health+Plus Clinic what it is today!

Melissa Abramovitz APRN/FNP-BC

Missy has been a registered nurse for 20 years and graduated with her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner in November 2019. She passed her board certification exam in March 2020. For sixteen years of her nursing career, Missy worked in the emergency department, and 10 years ago she was introduced to the concept of functional medicine/integrative/holistic medicine when she attended a seminar called “Cancer Killers.”

While studying for her nurse practitioner license, she realized she did not want to prescribe pills just to mask symptoms, she wanted to help patients, herself, and her family get well from the inside out. Missy wanted to get to the root cause of medical problems and reverse it.

Missy has nine children, five of which she birthed. She lives on a farm with several animals and plans to soon raise her own meat.

Dr. Phillip Jeffrey Greene

Dr. Greene is the office Medical Director. He oversees the case files of patients Dr. Clark and the nurse practitioners see daily. Dr. Greene graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine in 2001.

If you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer at Health+Plus Clinic here in the Kansas City area, call 816-625-4497 or use our contact page. We would love to meet you!