What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea, polycystic ovary disease, alzheimer's disease and stroke. The good news is that the risks in this metabolic stew are especially responsive to lifestyle modification. We specialize in teaching patients to make lifestyle changes prevent and reverse these diseases.
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels. It occurs when the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't properly use the insulin it does produce. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels, and without it, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, leading to various health complications over time.
Blood Diseases
"Together, we can work towards achieving optimal health and wellness." Jawan Ayer, MD
Dr. Ayer, a hematologist for over 20 years, specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders. Hematology involves the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and proteins that control bleeding and clotting.
Integrative hematology combines conventional treatments with complementary therapies like supplements, vitamins, and lifestyle changes to enhance treatment outcomes and overall well-being.
Sickle Cell Disease
Dr. Ayer has been a leader in the provision of care of patients with sickle cell disease for over 20 years. She was the first doctor to provide a true medical home for adults with sickle cell in our community. She provides primary care including well and sick visits, management of sickle cell related medications and pain medicines, acute care including outpatient infusions for patients with sickle cell disease. As she has expanded her practice to include integrative medicine care and lifestyle medicine, she is one of the few doctors to provide these services to sickle cell patients.
Cancer
"Integrative oncology is the evidence-informed combination of conventional therapy with complementary interventions into an individualized therapeutic regimen that addresses the whole person living with or beyond cancer." - Dr. Ayer
Dr. Ayer, has been a practicing oncologist for over 20 years, specializing in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Since studying integrative medicine with the Andrew Weil School of Integrative medicine, she has turned her focus to integrative oncology. Integrative oncology is a comprehensive approach to cancer care that combines conventional treatments with complementary therapies and lifestyle modifications to optimize health, quality of life, and clinical outcomes. It aims to address the whole person, including their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While no longer accepting patients as a primary oncologist, she collaborates with other oncologist to provide integrative care including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mind-body practices .