Chronic Illness, Chronic Disease Specialist
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, six out of 10 adults have a chronic illness. Another 40 percent of those have two or more. Some causes that lead to the development of chronic illnesses include family history, limited exercise, lifestyle choices such as smoking, and poor nutrition. In many cases, the hidden underlying causes are much more difficult to pin down, such as certain food sensitivities, toxic burden, gut issue and genetic issues, unless you run specialty testing, which might not be covered by your insurance. Often times patients struggle with chronic illness like fatigue, brain fog, high cholesterol or triglycerides, diabetes, thyroid or autoimmune, or gut symptoms going from doctor to doctor, with no answers and no solutions.
It can be difficult living with a chronic condition. It can affect your daily routine, your relationship with others, and your livelihood. And in some cases, doctors simply aim to treat a single symptom, rather than pinning down the underlying issues.
At Vaughan Vitality Wellness, Dr. Vaughan and her team strive to determine the root causes driving your symptoms and disease. Dr. Vaughan DC, BCN, IFMCP, B.S explains. “If you had a roof leak, with twenty different holes, you wouldn’t plug two holes and expect the roof to stop leaking.” Dr. Vaughan DC, BCN, IFMCP, B.S and her team, spends one-two hours preparing for your new patient appointment to evaluate your health history, intake paperwork and any previous test, to help determine all the “leaks in your roof, or your body’s roots causes.” Then they create a plan to tackle each root cause, one at a time, so you can heal and feel better.
With our consistent care, you can continue focusing on the good things in life.
Dr. Vaughan DC, BCN, IFMCP, B.S. and her team has extensive experience helping individuals like you. Not only can Vaughan Vitality Wellness help you manage your illness— they can help to drastically reduce or eliminate certain symptoms. By finding the root cause of your chronic illness, you can make small or large changes that get you back to the life you deserve.
We Treat Many Types of Chronic Conditions, Including:
- Chronic Fatigue
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Thyroid Issues
- Digestive Issues like Chron’s Disease and IBS
- Diabetes
- Sleep Disturbances Leading to More Severe Issues
- Environmental Toxicities
- Brain related issues leading to Alzheimer’s or Dementia
- Kidney Disease
- Chronic Pain
While some chronic conditions may never fully go away, we can help you manage them so they do not define your life. We can also help you get to the bottom of unexplained symptoms you’ve been trying to treat for years.
Our unique integrated health Roadmap and approach — which includes non-invasive procedures and holistic treatments — will provide an individualized, balanced approach to treating your condition right here in Costa Mesa.
Chronic Illness Success Stories
“I was diagnosed with Graves disease just over a year ago. After hearing my friend tell me how much Dr Vaughan helped her with her autoimmune symptoms, I decided to go see her. I had always heard that a restrictive diet is helpful for autoimmune conditions. A few months after starting with Dr Vaughan, I’m down about 12 lbs (hard to do on my medication) and my Graves is stable. Certain foods seem to trigger anxiety along with stress. Avoiding those foods has allowed me to remain calm during a very stressful time in my life at present. Although I was skeptical, it’s been great to learn about triggers and avoid a roller coaster.” –Antonietta S.
“My wife sees Dr. Vaughan, in which she continued telling me I need to go see her to get help with my diabetes. She had seen me struggle with it for 10 years. I am only 54 years old, my health started to deteriorate. I finally went to have a visit with Dr. Vaughan. I was really impressed by her knowledge and her approach. My A1C was 10.4. Immediately in the program my fasting blood sugars started dropping. My head wasn’t as foggy and I wanted to go work out because I had more energy. She ran diagnostic test and discovered I also had a thyroid issue. After working with her and doing as she asked my A1C is now 5.2 on no medications. My thyroid is back in balance. I have my life back. Thank you Dr. Vaughan.” –Tim L
“I have been treated by Dr. Vaughan for the past 10 months for weight loss and control of my diabetes. She has been very helpful and informative by teaching me a new way of eating (not dieting) that has helped me loose 45 pounds and drop my A1C from 7.2 to pre-diabetes levels, currently 5.8. She has listened well to my personal circumstances and taught me ways to handle them. The extensive testing she coordinated has found several foods that I have sensitivities to that other doctors had told me to eat. Her personalized program has been very effective and I recommend her to any one trying to get their diabetes under control!” –David S.
At Vaughn Vitality Wellness, we promise to put you first — by treating you with respect and providing the holistic medical attention you need. Our team excels at discovering the root cause of your medical condition. Our treatment approaches can help prevent disease and, in some cases, reverse illness.