In the functional & integrative medicine circle, we say “Food is Medicine.”
This is because food actually provides information to each and every cell in your body. Depending on what you are eating, this translates as either good information or bad information.
In addition to food as information, your cells get information from other inputs such as your environment, your sleep patterns, your activity and exercise levels, and the way you manage stress.
These lifestyle patterns have an impact on you and all that you are made of – your brain, heart, kidneys, hormones, digestive health, hair and more. Nutrition is one of the most crucial parts of the picture.
We all benefit from good nutrition. However, each of us has different needs at different times in our life. Our unique set of issues merits personalized nutrition and lifestyle assessment. This helps us better understand and apply specific protocols that address the root of matters, not just the overt symptoms.
I work with you – whether you are in your best physical state ever and want to make sure you are optimizing your health, or you are faced with the challenges of addressing a disease. I offer specialized yet simple assessments and tools that are easy for you to access.
I work in close partnership with you to help you reach your personal best state of nourished, strong & centered™. Together we will create optimal health for the You you are today and the You you will be tomorrow. I am excited to help you get the right messages to your cells!
I invite you to join me in supporting and celebrating healthy growth at every age. Do you want to grow a year younger on your next birthday? Are you ready to Maximize Wellness and Minimize Disease™?
Commit to your health now and contact me, I’m here to help you! Also, follow my weekly blog for current topics on nutrition and wellness. I am ready to help.
Maximize your ability to age gracefully and beautifully by addressing current health issues and optimizing factors known to aid in longevity.
Managing risk factors for diseases using personalized medicine that incorporates your own genetics and family history.
Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroiditis, Lupus, Immune deficiency, inflammatory bowel diseases such as crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Over time, however, this results in the impaired ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, leading to gradual decline in function and eventually an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Dyslipidemia (Abnormal Blood Lipid Levels), Prevention of Heart Attacks and Strokes
The promise of genetic testing is that it can tell you more about the way you’re built so that you can tailor your lifestyle and diet to fit your biology. Dr. Ana Orozco will create an Anti Aging Program, built for you
Mitochondrial diseases are chronic, genetic, often inherited disorders that occur when mitochondria fail to produce enough energy for the body to function properly. Mitochondrial diseases can be present at birth, but can also occur at any age.
HRT (also known as hormone therapy) uses female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, to treat common symptoms of menopause and aging. Doctors can prescribe it during or after menopause.
Diarrhea, Constipation, GERD, Imbalance in Gut Bacteria, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Digestion, Bloating and Gas and Nutrient Absorption Issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky gut, SIBO, Yeast (Candida) overgrowth
Evaluate and optimize factors related to weight loss resistance, including genetics, hormones, toxins, nutritional deficiencies and personalized exercise and nutrition.
Inherited metabolic disorders are genetic conditions that result in metabolism problems. Most people with inherited metabolic disorders have defective genes that can result in an enzyme deficiency. Their symptoms, treatments, and prognoses vary widely.
Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and protein.
If your glucose levels are high, but not enough to equal diabetes, you could have prediabetes. When you have prediabetes (or diabetes), you are also likely to have high triglycerides and cholesterol.
Leaky gut is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, causing undigested food particles, toxic waste products, and bacteria to “leak” through the intestines and flood the bloodstream.
Adrenal fatigue is a term that’s used by some to say that fatigue and other symptoms are caused by a poorly working adrenal gland in people who are under mental, emotional, or physical stress.
Working with Virginia Darrow-Menegaz, MS, RDN, LDN, IFMCP candidate. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a focus on integrative & functional medicine (IFM) and medical nutrition therapies (IFMNT), I incorporate integrative and functional modalities and decades of acquired skill into all that I offer.
I am not a medical doctor and therefore do not make medical diagnoses. However, it is not uncommon for me to suggest additional testing, and recommend functional foods, supplements, medical foods and other lifestyle tools.
These can help achieve the balance you need to bring you to your best state of Nourished, Strong & Centered™.
Schedule a one-time in-person appointment, purchase a package and/or work with me via Skype. In my years of experience, you will get the best out of your investment in yourself by opting for a multiple four or more session package with at least our first session in person.
A multiple session package provides you with the tools you need to succeed. This includes a functional assessment, a past history & present lifestyle review, and a personalized plan for wellness. Each follow-up session supports you through the actual journey and allows for modifications as your needs change.
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