Food and Eating Addiction

Sugar, High fat foods, 

Signs of Eating disorder vs Food addiction

• Feeling anxious or tremulous without benzodiazepines

• Inability to stop taking them

• Losing control of how and when you take them 

• 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...

• Neurotransmitter precursor therapy for optimizing the taper  

• Slow taper with a long-acting benzodiazepine (quick tapers often lead to severe symptoms and relapse)

• 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

• Brain healthy diet 

• Lifestyle enhancements

• Functional medicine testing and treatments based on results

• Health coaches and health educators 

• Psycho-social supports

The Components of Addiction Treatment

Confidentiality is paramount in our interactions with you

Your Journey to Recovery