Cardiometabolic Optimization: Restore Metabolic Health, Naturally
At Peace and Calm Health Functional Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Horton helps you optimize your cardiometabolic health and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. Our functional medicine approach identifies and addresses the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, including nutrition, lifestyle, gut health, and environmental factors. Through targeted therapies, lifestyle optimization, and continuous monitoring, we help you restore insulin sensitivity, improve cardiovascular health, and achieve lasting metabolic wellness.
What Is Cardiometabolic Dysfunction?
Cardiometabolic dysfunction is a cluster of interrelated conditions that increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Key indicators include:
- Insulin resistance and high blood sugar
- High blood pressure
- Abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Excess body fat (especially abdominal obesity)
- Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress
These factors create a vicious cycle of metabolic imbalance, leading to progressive damage to your blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and other organs. At Peace and Calm Health Functional Medicine, we take a proactive, integrative approach to break this cycle and restore optimal cardiometabolic function.
Our Cardiometabolic Optimization Therapies
Our comprehensive cardiometabolic optimization approach includes:
- Comprehensive Metabolic Assessment: We start with an in-depth evaluation of your metabolic health, including advanced lipid testing, insulin resistance markers, inflammation markers, nutrient deficiencies, gut health assessment, hormonal imbalances, and genetic risk factors. This comprehensive assessment allows us to identify your unique cardiometabolic risk factors and create a personalized optimization plan.
- Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction: Reducing dietary carbohydrates is a powerful way to improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar, and promote healthy weight loss. We provide guidance on ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets, nutrient-dense whole-food nutrition plans, intermittent fasting protocols, and personalized carbohydrate tolerance testing.
- Targeted Supplementation: Specific nutrients and compounds can enhance insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and support cardiovascular health. We personalize your supplement protocol based on your unique needs, lab results, and health goals, focusing on nutrients that improve glucose uptake, enhance insulin signaling, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, support healthy blood lipid levels, improve endothelial function, and support mitochondrial function.
- Gut Microbiome Optimization: The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in metabolic health, influencing inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and nutrient absorption. We help you cultivate a healthy gut through prebiotic and probiotic foods, targeted probiotic supplements, identification and elimination of food sensitivities and inflammatory triggers, and repair of intestinal permeability.
- Lifestyle & Environmental Optimization: Cardiometabolic health extends beyond diet and supplements. We provide guidance on regular physical activity and exercise, stress management techniques, sleep optimization, minimizing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pollutants, and fostering social connection and purpose for emotional well-being and resilience.
Who Benefits from Cardiometabolic Optimization?
Our cardiometabolic optimization program can benefit a wide range of individuals, including:
- Individuals with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome
- People with type 2 diabetes looking to reverse their condition and reduce medication needs
- Anyone with a family history of diabetes, heart disease, or stroke
- Those struggling with stubborn weight loss despite diet and exercise
- Health-conscious individuals seeking to optimize their metabolic health and prevent chronic disease
Safety Considerations & Contraindications
While our cardiometabolic optimization protocols are generally safe and well-tolerated, certain individuals may require special considerations or may not be suitable candidates for some interventions. These include:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Individuals with severe liver or kidney disease
- Those with a history of eating disorders or severe mental health conditions
- Patients taking medications that may interact with certain supplements or dietary approaches
Before beginning any cardiometabolic optimization protocol, Dr. Jennifer Horton will thoroughly review your medical history, current medications, and health status to ensure the safety and appropriateness of each intervention.
What to Expect
Your cardiometabolic optimization journey at Peace and Calm Health Functional Medicine begins with a comprehensive initial consultation and assessment with Dr. Jennifer Horton. During this visit, she will take a detailed medical history, review any previous testing or treatments, and discuss your current symptoms, health goals, and lifestyle factors.
Based on this initial assessment, Dr. Jennifer Horton will recommend additional testing as needed to gain a complete picture of your metabolic health and identify any underlying imbalances or risk factors. This may include advanced lipid testing, insulin resistance markers, inflammation markers, nutrient deficiencies, gut health assessment, and genetic testing.
Once Dr. Jennifer Horton has gathered all necessary information, she will create a personalized cardiometabolic optimization plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. This plan will include targeted dietary recommendations, supplement protocols, lifestyle optimization strategies, and any necessary treatments for specific conditions like insulin resistance or diabetes.
Throughout your journey, you will have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Jennifer Horton to monitor your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and provide ongoing support and guidance. She may also recommend additional therapies or interventions based on your response and evolving needs.
Dr. Jennifer Horton and her team are dedicated to partnering with you every step of the way to ensure you have the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to achieve optimal cardiometabolic health and prevent chronic disease.
Expected Results & Timeline
While individual results may vary depending on your starting point and specific health concerns, many of Dr. Jennifer Horton’s patients begin to experience noticeable improvements in their metabolic health within the first few months of their personalized protocol.
In the initial phase of treatment, you may experience increased energy, improved blood sugar control, better sleep, and initial weight loss as Dr. Jennifer Horton works to optimize your diet, nutrient status, and lifestyle factors. As you continue to implement your personalized plan, you can expect to see further improvements in your insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, lipid profiles, and body composition.
Achieving and maintaining optimal cardiometabolic health is an ongoing journey that requires consistency, commitment, and regular fine-tuning. Dr. Jennifer Horton will work closely with you to monitor your progress, celebrate your successes, and adjust your plan as needed to ensure you continue to feel your best and prevent chronic disease.
The Science Behind Cardiometabolic Optimization
- Therapeutic carbohydrate restriction improved blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome (Athinarayanan et al., Frontiers in Endocrinology 2019)
- Berberine supplementation reduced fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and blood lipids in patients with type 2 diabetes (Xing et al., Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 2023)
- Gut microbiome diversity was associated with improved insulin sensitivity and reduced inflammation in overweight and obese individuals (Liang et al., Frontiers in Microbiology 2023)
- Time-restricted feeding (intermittent fasting) improved insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and oxidative stress in men with prediabetes (Sutton et al., Cell Metabolism 2018)
- A low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet was more effective than a low-fat diet for improving glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes (Shai et al., New England Journal of Medicine 2018)
Investment in Your Wellness
At Peace and Calm Health Functional Medicine, we understand that investing in your cardiometabolic health is an investment in your overall quality of life and long-term well-being. We believe that everyone deserves access to personalized, proactive care that addresses the root causes of metabolic dysfunction and empowers them to achieve optimal health.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Jennifer Horton will discuss the recommended cardiometabolic optimization interventions, including any necessary testing or specialized therapies, and provide a transparent overview of the associated costs. We offer flexible payment options and can help you navigate your insurance coverage to maximize your benefits.
While the cost of functional medicine care may seem higher than conventional approaches upfront, the long-term benefits of achieving and maintaining optimal metabolic health far outweigh the initial investment. By addressing the underlying causes of cardiometabolic dysfunction and providing personalized, preventive care, Dr. Jennifer Horton helps her patients save time, money, and unnecessary suffering in the long run.
Investment in Your Wellness
If you are ready to take control of your health and optimize your cardiometabolic function, Dr. Jennifer Horton and the team at Peace and Calm Health Functional Medicine are here to support you every step of the way.
Don’t wait until metabolic dysfunction becomes chronic disease. Take the first step toward vibrant health and schedule your comprehensive cardiometabolic optimization consultation today.
Call us at 303.895.7256 or visit our website to book your appointment. Your journey to optimal wellness starts here.
Safety
Your safety comes first.
We avoid extreme cleanses, prolonged fasts, or unregulated supplements marketed as “detox.” Rapid weight loss without proper support can increase the risk of dizziness, nutrient deficiencies, gallstones, or muscle loss.
If you are pregnant, nursing, underweight, have a history of eating disorders, liver or kidney disease, diabetes on medication, or cardiovascular conditions, weight loss requires a carefully individualized plan.
If medications — including GLP-1 therapies — are part of your care, we monitor closely and adjust thoughtfully to ensure safety and sustainability.
Smart weight loss supports steady nourishment, muscle preservation, sleep, stress resilience, and long-term health, not just a number on the scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Functional medicine takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to cardiometabolic health, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of metabolic dysfunction rather than merely managing symptoms or relying on medication alone. Conventional medicine often emphasizes pharmacological interventions and symptom management, while functional medicine combines targeted nutrition, lifestyle optimization, supplementation, and other evidence-based therapies to restore metabolic balance and prevent chronic disease.
The timeline for results varies depending on your starting point, specific health concerns, and overall commitment to your personalized protocol. Many patients begin to experience noticeable improvements in energy, blood sugar control, and initial weight loss within the first few months of their optimization plan. However, achieving and maintaining optimal cardiometabolic health is an ongoing journey that requires consistency, patience, and regular fine-tuning. Dr. Jennifer Horton will work closely with you to monitor your progress and adjust your plan as needed to ensure you continue to see results and feel your best.
Insurance coverage for functional medicine care varies depending on your specific plan and provider. While some insurance plans may cover certain aspects of care, such as lab testing or specific therapies, others may not. Infinite Wellness offers transparent pricing and can help you navigate your insurance coverage to maximize your benefits. We also offer flexible payment options to make our care as accessible as possible.
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Horton’s comprehensive cardiometabolic optimization approach can be highly effective in reversing type 2 diabetes and reducing or eliminating the need for medication. By addressing the underlying insulin resistance, optimizing nutrition and lifestyle factors, and supporting overall metabolic function, many patients are able to achieve normal blood sugar control and improve their cardiovascular health. However, the extent of reversal and timeline for results may vary depending on the severity and duration of the condition, as well as individual factors such as genetics and overall health status.
Dr. Jennifer Horton uses a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic tests to assess various aspects of cardiometabolic health and identify underlying imbalances or risk factors. These may include advanced lipid testing (LDL particle size, ApoB, Lp(a)), insulin resistance markers (fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, HbA1c), inflammation markers (hsCRP, IL-6, homocysteine), nutrient deficiencies (vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s), gut health assessment (microbiome diversity, leaky gut, SIBO), hormonal imbalances (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones), and genetic risk factors (MTHFR, ApoE, PPAR-gamma). She will recommend specific tests based on your unique symptoms, medical history, and health goals.
Related Services & Information
- Functional Wellness
- Personalized Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
- Gut Microbiome Health
- Hormone Balancing
- Targeted Supplementation
- Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Reversal
To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Horton’s approach to cardiometabolic optimization and functional medicine, visit our website or schedule a free discovery call with our team.
Are You Ready to Finally Feel Better?
Don’t let cardiometabolic dysfunction compromise your health and quality of life any longer. Take the first step towards optimal metabolic health and schedule your comprehensive consultation with Dr. Jennifer Horton today.
With her personalized functional medicine approach, you can restore insulin sensitivity, improve your cardiovascular function, and achieve the vibrant wellness you deserve.
Call Peace and Calm Health Functional Medicine at 303.895.7256 to get started on your journey to lifelong cardiometabolic health today.
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