Publisher: - MuskokaWay

Dr. Steven Herr practices integrative medicine which is a science-based, healing-oriented approach that takes account of the whole person (body, mind and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. Its emphasis is on patient/doctor consultation as well as the use of all appropriate therapies that demonstrate good, and verifiable, patient outcomes. Integrative medicine focuses on environmental, metabolic, nutritional, emotional, stress-related and toxicant factors in order to improve health. Priorities are providing the least toxic treatments and addressing patient safety while capitalizing on the body’s self healing capacities. Integrative physicians look at all treatment options, many of which cost substantially less than prescription drugs. A characteristic of an integrative physician is that they are good listeners. Communication between doctor and patient is at the core of integrative medicine and the integrative physician tends to be empathetic and a good listener. The integrative physician is open minded. Integrative medicine is about looking at multiple options for treatment and putting outcomes before means. Integrative physicians have classic Western training and have also put the time in to learn about other approaches to care. Dr. Steven Herr practices anti-aging medicine which is a wellness-oriented model of advanced clinical preventive medicine. This innovative medical specialty is achieving demonstrable and objective results that beneficially impact the degenerative diseases of aging. The ten key systems in the body that Dr. Steven Herr addresses are: (1) Endocrine system, responsible for the hormonal response and treatment may include bio-identical hormones; (2) Immune system, which creates the body’s response to infectious invaders; (3) Metabolic system, involving age-related physiology changes; (4) Cardiovascular system, invovling the heart and arteries; (5) Gastrointestinal system, affecting absorption of nutrient from food; (6) Reproductive system, including menopause (in women) and andropause (in men); (7) Nervous system, responsible for the body’s muscular response to stimuli; (8) Brain function, including memory and cognition; (9) Muscular system, involving strength and function; and (10) Sensory system, including the senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing. While until now the declining performance in these biological process has been accepted as a “natural” part of aging, in the anti-aging medical model, we no longer consider the declines as inevitable. Anti-aging physicians seek to understand these age-related declines to retard or reverse the otherwise inevitable process of aging. Anti-aging medicine is a lifestyle; there are no “magic bullet” medicines. Dr. Steven Herr practices mindfulness-based psychotherapy. Mindfulness is the process of growing into a greater awareness of life. It brings bliss, compassion, forgiveness, friendliness, joy, love, peace, sincerity and understanding into one’s life. The primary intention is to realize one’s unlimited potential and gain the chance to make the most of life’s adventure. The mindfulness-based psychotherapy is offered both to individuals and groups. The intention is get your life back on track by healing deep wounds, purifying your mind and balancing the body. Are you looking to make the most of life’s adventure? Are you looking to feel better? Are you looking to slow your aging process? Are you looking to cultivate Stillness and Joyful Living? Look no further than the MuskokaWay! For more information please contact the office of Dr. Steven Herr at 705-789-HERR (4377) or visit the website at www.MuskokaWay.org.