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Living By Design

Ketonutrition: Real Science, Real Food, Real Results

What if something as simple as changing your diet could change your life and health? MercyOne Living by Design ketonutrition is your chance to experiment on finding the low carb lifestyle that meets your health needs. Living by Design's goal is to help you find the path to better health so you can live life to the fullest. The Intensive Dietary Metabolic Clinic is for those people who want to get to the root cause of obesity, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions through lifestyle and nutritional changes.

Our medical director, Dr. Stephen Riggs MD, FACP, FAAP, DABOM, CKNS is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obesity medicine and is a certified ketogenic nutrition specialist. He coordinates a team of specially trained nurses, dieticians, health coaches, and mental health professionals to help you achieve your health care goals safely and effectively. He also works closely with the MercyOne bariatric surgery department and and can order specialty labs and provide referrals through MercyOne.

Symptoms for exploring therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (ketonutrition) can include:

  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Dementia and other neurologic disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Fatty liver disease (NAFLD, MASLD)
  • GI disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or acid reflux
  • Inflammatory disorders, including “leaky gut”
  • Chronic pain
  • Augmenting cancer treatment and prevention
  • PCOS
  • Mental health conditions

If this sounds like something you would like to pursue, please watch the short videos below for an introduction to keto nutrition and how it works.

To make an appointment you need a referral from your primary care provider. If you do not have a provider, please call 319-272-0000. To prepare for this appointment  please watch the following two videos:

Ketonutrition: What is it? How does it work?


Ketonutrition: Results and What to Expect at Your Appointment

Here's what others are saying about the Intensive Dietary Metabolic Clinic:

"Amazing!!! This program really gave me the tools to start the keto journey and understand how it works."

"This course has impacted my life in all aspects. I haven't strayed from the course because of how well I feel."

"It was excellent. It was just what I needed. I learned so much and I hope to continue using what I learned to be healthier."

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