We are Open & Fully Available to You! How to Stay Connected and Get What You Need Now!
Our Wonderful Patients,
Like you, we are preparing for the next few weeks to what may last for some time. We know right now times are full of uncertainty because this virus is so contagious. Truth is, most people will be exposed, but the good news is that the vast majority will not get seriously ill! It has been very difficult for health professionals to put an exact number on this because the only people getting tested at this point are high-risk/sick, not the low risk people with milder symptoms that are staying home. (It is, however, important for everyone to follow CDC guidelines throughout the next few weeks-months. . .)
We want you to know that WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
We are fully able and want to keep close contact with you regarding your health needs that our office provides. We may not be in the physical office at all times due to social distancing recommendations, but we can be there at any time when you physically need us! Our phones are working during normal business hours so pick up the phone and call, or message us through the patient portal. We are currently doing a combination of in office visits and remote visits on different days of the week, but will come in any day if someone needs to be physically seen urgently.
We have full capacity to conduct telehealth/video and phone visits and can schedule these as per our routine schedule to hear your concerns, answer your questions, and keep you on track. We can address almost everything this way- OB questions, health questions, immune resilience questions, GYN concerns (discharge, bleeding, PCOS, (peri)menopause, birth control, etc), anxiety/depression/stress concerns (you are not alone here, and we are ready to help), nutrition concerns and questions, hormone concerns/problems.
So, please do not suffer in silence because we can help you remotely! And we are MOST happy to do so! While we may feel that we are at a total stand still, life in many ways must go on, especially when it comes to your health!
If you want to make an appointment with us to discuss ways to help your immune system during this unsettling time, please let us know. We are more than happy to help!!
So far we have been able to maintain a decent inventory of our favorite immune support nutraceuticals. We can ship to you, or we can do curbside pick-up for in-stock items. Some of our favorites are Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc, Argentyn Colloidal Silver, NAC and/or Glutathione, and Viracid. We can help you with dosing and supply, as many immune items are on backorder on the internet or overpriced, and all are not appropriate for everyone or of equal quality! Of course, these things do not “cure” or “prevent” COVID-19, but we believe in the capacity of nutrition and a variety of other actions to help your immune system DO ITS JOB when presented with any challenge, including this one. We have routines that we have researched and are currently following for ourselves and our families. Also, over the years of working with patients in Functional Medicine, we have seen SO MANY PEOPLE who have transformed from getting sick all the time to essentially never getting sick anymore! This takes some work, of course, but worth it.
We also are able to do IV nutritional infusions that may also help the immune system. Vitamin C is the most famous for its potential antiviral properties!! A weekly IV of Vitamin C can do the body good. We have another unique IV infusion that is age-old (though not commonly known of) called UBI-Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation, with more than 60,000 already being done. UBI can be used in conjunction with Vitamin C, and is very safe. We will be selective of who we ultimately administer these to, not because of any risk of treatment, but due to our ability to get supplies.
We have all stocked up on a few things for our families to reduce trips to the grocery and wanted to share what some of those items are below. Just because most are staying at home does not mean we should all sit around eating cookies and ice-cream all day 😊 Remember, the first step for health and the strength of our immune system comes from what we fuel our bodies with!
Pantry: Quinoa, Rice, Oats, Lentils, Chickpea/lentil pasta, beans, nuts/seeds, dried fruit, nut butters, canned sardines/salmon, chicken/beef broth, collagen peptides protein, protein bars, seed/nut crackers, high-phenol olive oil, avocado oil
Fridge: Fresh veggies, Fruits, Fermented foods, farm eggs
Freezer: Frozen fruit and veggies, beef, chicken, ground turkey/chicken, salmon
NOW MORE THAN EVER is the time to stay (or get) healthy! This virus is going to be around for a while. The healthier your body is, the less likely you are to get very sick! We are happy to do consults with ANYONE to risk assess and go over action steps that may be taken to reduce your chances and how to make sure you are incorporating what you can to give your body the best chance at staying healthy and strong! You will not find another team more committed to increasing the health of our community, especially in times like these. We know the value of true health and how it is obtained, even in serious times like these and are happy to help you with doing so.
We have already started telehealth video/phone visits this week! Here are the sweet words of one patient just this week:
“I am so grateful for everything that you discovered and discussed with me yesterday! I understand that it will not be magic but will make me healthier and I am very glad to this fact! I VERY much appreciate everything that you have already done for me and I will follow all of your directions that you gave me! My very, very sincere thank you!”
For even more information about this cutting-edge approach to meaningful wellness, and how we, as Functional Medicine practitioners, help people where the conventional system fails, visit Institute of Functional Medicine.
Real stories, real results.. we welcome you to take a look HERE at what some of our patients have to say about their Functional Medicine experience!
-Dr. Buchert, Renee NP, Brittany H.C. and the Mint Health team
[The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or cure. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.]
Certified Through the Institute of Functional Medicine
Did you know that Dr Buchert and Renee Boudreaux NP are both certified Functional Medicine providers through the prestigious Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)?!
IFM certified health care providers are consistently recognized as the most thoroughly trained and tested Functional Medicine clinicians in their fields and the most sought-after by patients. IFM is continually developing content for clinicians to stay up-to-date on the latest scientific advancements in Functional Medicine and to continue to develop skills and competencies to provide the best treatments for their patients with complex, chronic illnesses.