Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc. is very pleased to provide the First Line Therapy (FLT) Program, a comprehensive program that can help you address unwanted weight gain and lifestyle related health complaints such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes/cardiometabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, chronic pain and other conditions related to aging. This Program is based on clinically effective means of promoting healthy body composition while maintaining muscle mass. The ability to acheive is this is one of the best signs of healthy aging.

Different FLT packages have been developed to suit patients needs. All plans include clinical nutrition, menu planning, exercise programs, stress counseling/treatment and bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) testing. BIA analysis provides information on your body composition including fat mass, lean body mass, cellular hydration, phase angle, basal metabolic rate and BMI. Our doctors then provide you with an individualized program to address your unique needs. We also offer you recommendations for dietary supplementation as needed.

Further options to enhance the basic plan include: vitamin injections (offer higher absorption than oral dosing), intravenous therapies (help with immune system enhancement), and/or acupuncture (aids in weight loss, food cravings, stress management, pain). Enrollment into the program includes a First Line Therapy binder with information to educate the patient on various relevant topics which are to be read and then discussed with your Naturopathic Doctor.

Contact the clinic today to enroll in one of these plans to not only help you achieve better health now but to maintain good health for a lifetime. 

BIA Test Preparation

Prior to coming in for a BIA assessment please ensure the following:

- avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior
- avoid exercise 4 hours prior
- avoid caffeine for 4 hours prior
- avoid eating for 4 hours prior
- do not where wear hoisery or moisturizer on day of testing as electrode pads are
  placed directly on skin
-drink at least 1 glass of water 1 hour before testing