Being SymbiosFIT Leads to Better Health

Categories: Fitness2.3 min read

by Stephen Luther, M.D.

Dr. Luther Talks About Metabolic Disease and Insulin Resistance

The creation of Symbios was inspired after experiencing disease and decrepitude in my own life and health. About six years ago, I became aware of the process of metabolic disease and insulin resistance in my own life as evidenced by higher blood pressure readings, a higher triglyceride level, a higher blood glucose (sugar) level, a lower HDL level, and an enlarging waist circumference. These are the five hallmark measurements of metabolic disease* that are abnormal in over 88% of our population.

Why We Get Sick

In his book, Why We Get Sick, Benjamin Bickman, Ph.D. (and countless other cited scientific authors) believe Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance is the root cause of all modern chronic disease like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, many cancers, and types of dementia.

“We are all in this together. None of us get out alive. Let’s enjoy the time we have in this life encouraging and supporting each other to enjoy our highest quality of life, through better health.”
— STEPHEN S. LUTHER, MD

Going From Unhealthy to SymbiosFIT

Within five months of actively participating in the world’s largest fitness brand, CrossFit, and removing sugar, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and seed oils from my diet, I not only was stronger, faster, and more powerful, but I was in the best health of my life as evidenced by my metabolic measurements. I fully experienced the process of going from unhealthy to healthy to fit. The photo shows participants working together during a SymbiosFIT fitness challenge.

Taking Control of Your Health Starts with Change

Come and join us so we may journey together to achieve our best lives possible.
We are all in this together. None of us get out alive. Let’s enjoy the time we have in this life encouraging and supporting each other to enjoy our highest quality of life through better health. Being SymbiosFIT represents the healthiest state you can achieve and enjoyably maintain each day of your life.

Call 843.738.4600 for a free fitness test today with Steve or LaVonne Keister, and join Dr. Luther at our SymbiosFIT facility in Port Royal Plaza.

Nutrition is the Foundation for Achieving SymbiosFit Metabolic Measurements

It is important to remember that optimal nutrition is the foundation to achieve SymbiosFit metabolic measurements. Symbios Health is pleased to work with the evidence-based Nutrition Network in providing a trained Nutrition Network Practitioner to work directly with our patients. Jean Magarelli, RN, helps educate our local community about the dangers of excessive sugar and carbohydrate consumption and teaches how to make better food choices through dietary education, meal planning, and general nutritional awareness.

Please consider scheduling a consultation with Symbios Nutrition by calling 843.738.4800.

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I recently had a yearly wellness visit at this new facility. It is clean and very welcoming inside. The staff folks were great from start to finish. The appointment was right on time as scheduled. Dr. Luther was very nice and attentive to all I had to say. Following up with an appropriate referral as needed. It is really really nice to have the labs done right there. They do a follow-up telehealth visit to review your labs with you which is really reassuring to the patient. The portal also works very smoothly and is easy to use . Can’t say enough good about my visit.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Luther and Dr. Wright. Both are amazing. I have been a patient of Dr. Luther for years and his bedside manners are like no other. Dr. Wright I have seen for the last couple of months. He listens to your concerns and doesn’t rush you. Your concerns matter to both of them and make you feel at ease after each visit. These two are the best of the best. No one can compare to them.

Dr. Luther, you are a man with a long-term vision! This sort of vision is rare. In my 69 years, I have only seen it in my mother, Pastor Owens, and you. It was quite a feat to leave your corporate medical office to form a new practice, incorporating your vision, time, planning, effort, money, and fortitude. You created a great primary care team and added many more services to focus on the whole person, such as the lab, women’s care, physical therapy, spa, and gym. Your steady and faith-filled leadership meets the needs of the entire person, both inside and out. You have the best bedside manner, bar none.

I had the signature facial at Symbios Medical Spa – it was absolutely wonderful. The aesthetician was outstanding – she has a way of making you feel so relaxed and pampered, while taking great care of your skin. The facilities are clean and everything you’d expect in a medical spa. Knowing that Symbios was launched by Dr. Stephen Luther, I felt certain that there would be a focus on doing the best possible for the patient/patient. I was so impressed that I’ve signed up for additional treatments.

Working with Stephanie in pelvic floor physical therapy has been an amazing experience as I had bladder prolapse which improved significantly with therapy. Also other symptoms related to urgency and inability to completely void have also gotten much better. Stephanie is a true professional and has been able to make what could have been an uncomfortable or embarrassing experience feel completely relaxed and normal. She is also able to follow my lead in using humor when it is helpful. She encourages me to do my exercises on my own without preaching. I would recommend Stephanie and this PT for anyone dealing with female related issues. We will also be working on increasing opportunities for more comfortable intimacy with my husband. So everyone is happy.

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