Dr Kristina L Sargent, Ltd

Chiropractic Internal Medicine

Dr Kristina L Sargent, Ltd is a Chiropractic Internal Medicine practice in Wheaton, IL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the medical diagnosis and treatment of the root causes of illness, and the restoration of a patient's neural, structural, and physiological integrity without the use of pharmaceuticals. Chiropractic internists are the only natural primary doctors licensed in all 50 states. Chiropractic Internists at Dr Kristina L Sargent, Ltd perform diagnostic tests, chiropractic therapy, functional medicine, nutritional therapy, herbal/homeopathic therapy, super-pulsed laser therapy, and genetic-based counseling. Chiropractic Internal Medicine is the non-pharmaceutical and non-surgical treatment of whole body dysfunction that falls outside of a chiropractic doctor's scope. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Chiropractic Internal Medicine practices include allergies and asthma, attention deficit disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, parasitic infections, autoimmune disorders, hormonal dysfunction, heavy metal toxicity, heart disease, high blood pressure, sports injuries, chronic pain, vertigo, visual disturbances, and sleep disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Chiropractic Internal Medicine practices include body fluid and imaging tests, neuro-structural chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, herbal therapies, homeopathic medicine, hormone therapies, and nutritional therapies.

The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.

Chiropractic Nutrition

Dr Kristina L Sargent, Ltd is a Chiropractic Nutrition practice in Wheaton, IL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating musculoskeletal injuries and maintaining musculoskeletal health through a combination of chiropractic techniques and nutrition. Chiropractic Nutritionists at Dr Kristina L Sargent, Ltd perform nutritional guidance and recommendations to improve musculoskeletal, nervous system, and brain health. Chiropractic Nutrition is a medical specialty focused on improving patient health by combining chiropractic methods and carefully monitored nutritional principles. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Chiropractic Nutrition practices include spinal injuries, muscle tears, back pain, migraines, neck pain, reduced ability to walk, stand, or balance, and post-surgical recovery. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Chiropractic Nutrition practices include range of movement assessment, spine and neck adjustment, nutritional counseling, patient education, nutritional supplementation, physical therapy, balance activities, and referral to other specialists as needed.

Chiropractic Nutrition is that specialty within the chiropractic profession that deals with the overall factors that affect the patient's ability to maintain the manipulative correction and thus sustain better neurological integrity. The Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist will perform extensive research on the patient's previous health history, ethnicity, and any family history related to what the patient is being treated for. Patients fill out questionnaires concerning dietary and sleep patterns and previous or present symptomology. A nutrition examination would be performed to assess areas such as absorption rates, adrenal function, kidney health, lung health etc. The patient is often instructed on how to check the pH of their saliva and urine, test for the presence of Candida Albicans, etc., at home. Outside laboratory testing includes blood, urine, hair analysis, food allergy testing etc. The patient's prescription and over the counter medications are recorded and analyzed.