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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.
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