Therapies
Dr. Garg applies scientifically supported therapies to meet your unique needs. She will utilize many of the following integrative approaches to address the root cause of your concerns and help you optimize your health.
Nutritional Analysis and Dietary Counseling
Nutritional analysis and dietary counseling are essential components of integrative medicine, as they play a crucial role in promoting optimal health and preventing chronic diseases. The foods that we eat are the building blocks for every system in our body and provide the fuel our body needs to carry out all of its functions including producing energy, fighting off infections, producing hormones, and detoxing.
A nutritional analysis of your diet helps identify any deficiencies or imbalances, taking into account individual factors such as age, gender, medical history, and lifestyle habits. Based on this analysis, personalized dietary counseling is done to help you make informed choices about the types of foods you consume and the optimal macronutrient and micronutrient ratios for your individual needs.
Comprehensive Gastroenterology
It is now well recognized that your gut health plays a crucial role in your overall health and well-being. Because the gastrointestinal (GI) system is responsible for digesting and absorbing nutrients, eliminating waste products, and even serving as immune defense, having a well functioning, healthy gut is of utmost importance. When the gut microbiome, which is the collection of microorganisms living in the GI tract, is out of balance, it can lead to a wide range of health problems, including chronic diseases, dysfunctional immune systems, hormonal imbalances, and poor brain health.
Optimizing gut health is an impactful way to prevent and treat disease, as well as promote overall wellness. This may be done with dietary modifications, such as reducing sugar and processed foods while increasing fiber and whole foods, to support a healthy gut microbiome. Or through the use of probiotics or prebiotics, which are beneficial bacteria or compounds that support the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the gut. Specific supplements and anti-inflammatory foods may be required to help heal the gut itself and foster a more ideal ecosystem for your microbiome. By taking a comprehensive approach to your gut health, we can start to address the root cause of your concerns and heal things from the inside out.
Comprehensive Endocrinology
Your endocrine system regulates your body's metabolism, sleep cycles, energy levels, hormones, and ability to respond to stress. When one, or multiple, aspects of your endocrine system are not functioning optimally, it will undoubtedly affect all aspects of your well-being. Doing a comprehensive analysis of how your endocrine system is functioning will take into account your age, genetics, medical history, physical and environmental factors, as well as your lifestyle, diet, stress levels, sleep patterns, and exercise routine. This may require additional assessments through blood, saliva, or urine tests. Once a thorough evaluation has been done, we will develop a personalized treatment plan to address specific imbalances through a combination of lifestyle changes, dietary recommendations, nutritional supplementation, and stress reduction techniques to restore balance to your health and vitality to your life.
Lifestyle Assessment and Coaching
Lifestyle behaviors are deeply intertwined with a patient's emotional, mental health, and physical health. Doing an in-depth analysis of your habits, behaviors, stressors, and environment help to identify areas of your day to day that may negatively be impacting your health. We will collaboratively work to set achievable healthy goals and develop strategies to help meet those goals. Because lifestyle changes can be challenging, you will be given continued support throughout your wellness journey, with the ultimate goal being empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain long-term health and vitality.
Supplements and Botanical Medicine
Knowing that the human body requires specific nutrients and plant-based compounds to function optimally, supplements and botanicals can be an effective way to provide these essential substances in a convenient and accessible form. Supplements can include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients. Specific recommendations can be made to address nutrient deficiencies, reduce inflammation in the body, or support mental health. Botanical medicine, which involves using plant-based compounds for therapeutic purposes, can also be used to address a wide range of health conditions, including digestive issues, anxiety and depression, and immune system support.
We will assess your individual needs to determine if any particular supplements or botanicals may be right for you. Specific guidance on brands, composition, dosing, and frequency will be given with your unique circumstances in mind.
It should be emphasized that supplements and botanical medicine should not replace a healthy diet and lifestyle, but can be used to compliment and support these behaviors. Under the supervision of a well trained practitioner, supplements and botanicals can be used safely and effectively to optimize your health and well-being.
An integrative approach seeks to address the root causes of health problems, emphasizing prevention and wellness, while treating the whole person -- mind, body, and spirit.