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Food and Eating Addiction
Sugar, High fat foods,
Signs of Eating disorder vs Food addiction
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Feeling anxious or tremulous without benzodiazepines
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Inability to stop taking them
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Losing control of how and when you take them
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Experiencing mood and behavior changes
Treatment of Benzodiazepine Use Disorder
We approach treatment of Benzodiazepine use disorders with a multi-pronged approach:
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Addressing the causes and results of chronic benzo use with functional medicine lab testing of nutrients, hormones and gut health etc...
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We can also follow the Ashton manual for patients who prefer this method of taper
Benzodiazepine treatment is often particularly difficult for patients. A successful benzodiazepine detoxification requires a slow taper, a close therapeutic relationship between the physician and the patient, as well as regular office visits and phone follow-ups. Dr. Madhava maintains a close relationship with her patients in order to maximize the potential for successful taper from benzodiazepines.
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Our Approach
At Brain Body Medical, we seek to address the root causes of brain imbalance with functional medicine evaluations to prevent relapse, reduce cravings and optimize health.
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Neurotransmitter precursor therapy with nutrients
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Brain healthy diet
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Lifestyle enhancements
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Functional medicine testing and treatments based on results
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Health coaches and health educators
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Psycho-social supports
The Components of Addiction Treatment
Laboratory
Assessments
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Blood testing to look for metabolic imbalances
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Hair tissue mineral analysis for heavy metals and minerals
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Stool testing for gut health and digestion
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Urine and saliva testing for hormones
Personalized
Evaluation
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Expert review of questionnaires and lab tests to identify root causes of imbalances
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Partnership with patients to determine goals
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Discussion and selection of personalized treatment options
Optimizing Brain Chemistry
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Brain healthy diet
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Nutrient supplementation
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Medications as needed
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Increased daily movement
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Psychosocial supports